(A) Regulations and specification concerning the standard uniform and insignia for the Department shall be prepared by the Chief of Police, subject to approval by his or her superiors.
(B) Uniform coats and shirts shall be properly buttoned at all times. Appearing in partial uniform is forbidden. Changes in the style or type of uniform necessitated by weather conditions shall be made only upon the order of the Chief of Police.
(C) The selling, loaning or giving away of all or any part of a police uniform or equipment to anyone other than another member of the Department is forbidden except with the permission of the Chief of Police.
(D) Any member of the Department who leaves the service by dismissal or resignation, shall return to the Chief of Police all equipment issued to him or her, or shall pay for any and all items which have been lost, and such loss shall be explained in writing to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police.
(E) All members while in uniform shall wear said uniform in cleaned, pressed and orderly condition. Shoes will be highly shined. Members may be subject to inspection at any time by command officer or Chief of Police.
(F) All members, while in uniform, shall report for duty clean shaven, no full beards or goatees will be worn, sideburns will not extend below base of ear lobe. A mustache may be worn, it may not extend to lower lip. It will be kept neat and trimmed. Hair will be kept neat and trimmed.
(Ord. 83-31, passed 9-26-1983; Ord. 92-20, passed 9-28-1992)