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Lexington Police
Department
Subject:
Uniforms and Equipment
Standards/Dress Code
Policy Number:
22BAccreditation Standards:
Reference: 16.4.3; 17.5.1;17.5.2; 22.2.5; 26.1.1;41.3.4;
46.2.3 Effective Date:
3/11/13
New
Revised
Revision
Dates:
1/24/19
By Order of: Mark J. Corr, Chief of Police
The Municipal Police Institute, Inc. (MPI) is a private, nonprofit charitable affiliate of the
Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association. MPI provides training and model policies and
procedures for police agencies. This policy is an edited version of MPI Policy 4.XX
“Uniforms, Clothing and Individual Equipment.”
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GUIDELINES
All Lexington Police Department employees should present a professional
appearance and a positive image to members of the public. A person neatly
dressed and well-groomed instills confidence in others about their ability to perform
their jobs. A professional appearance also enhances morale, fosters teamwork, and
develops esprit de corps.
The Lexington Police Department consists of many members with different duties
and uniform requirements. The purpose of this policy is to provide a guideline for all
members of the Department. This policy addresses, but is not limited to, authorized
uniform attire, how uniforms should be worn, uniform inspection and replacement and
dress codes for detectives.
It is the policy of the Lexington Police Department that:
• Standards of uniform attire and dress codes shall be maintained by this
agency.
• All employees shall present a neat, well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Exceptions to these requirements are authorized for undercover operations or
in exigent circumstances by a ranking officer.
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PROCEDURES
A. Definitions
1.Civilian Attire:Non-uniform clothing.
2. Business Attire: Dress clothes such as business suit, suit coat, dress
pants, shirt and tie for men, or a business suit for women.
3. Business Casual: Neat casual clothing such as khakis, dress shirt,
polo shirt, or other collared shirt. Jeans and shorts are not considered
business casual.
4. Uniform Accessories: Articles approved by the Chief of Police, which
may be worn with the official uniform.
5. Uniform of the Day: Uniform as directed by this policy or the Chief of
Police or designee.
6. Uniform Insignia:Patches, nametags, rank insignia, and other items
worn on the uniform.
7. Class A Uniform: The dress uniform issued to sworn officers worn to
special occasions such as parades, funerals, and other functions as
may be determined by the Chief of Police of his/her designee.
8. Class B uniform: Patrol uniform worn during day-to-day patrol duties.
9. Class C uniform: Uniform to be worn while performing traffic details
and road jobs.
B. Employee Attire
1. Generally: Employees should present a professional appearance to the
public at all times. However, exceptions may be authorized, to further
the police mission or if permitted by the Chief of Police or his/her
designee.
2. Court:
a. Business attire is expected for court appearances at the Grand Jury
and Superior Court.
b. The uniform of the day or business attire is appropriate for the District
Court or Clerk Magistrate appearances.
Uniform dress is not allowed in Superior Court or a Grand Jury session. Men are expected to
wear a suit (either matching, or a dress blazer and appropriately coordinated pair of
slacks/dress pants. Women may wear a suit consisting of a jacket with matching skirt or
trousers, and a blouse. There are however several other forms of female attire acceptable in
this setting. All Officers will wear appropriately matching footwear).
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3. Special Assignments: The supervisor in charge of special assignments
may direct attire as needed or fitting for the assignment.
4. Training:
a. In-service training: This will be dictated by where the training is held.
This may either be uniform of the day or business casual.
b. Classroom type training: Uniform or business casual unless otherwise
specified.
Firearms training: Jeans or tactical pants, outdoor clothing and
footwear, weather appropriate or as specified by the training officer(s).
Body armor and other safety equipment are always required at the
range (i.e. reflective vest, eye protection, ear protection).
5. Service Wear
a. Police Officers
i. Administration: Uniform of the day, business attire or business
casual.
ii. Detective Bureau: Business attire or business casual unless
otherwise authorized by a supervisor.
iii. Patrol: Employees shall wear the Class B uniform with a leather
or nylon duty belt while performing patrol duties. Specialty
assignments are authorized to wear alternate uniforms while
performing those duties.
(a) Motorcycle Officer: Motorcycle uniform.
(b) North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement
Council (NEMLEC) Member: tactical uniform.
(c) Bicycle Officer: bicycle uniform.
(d) Center Officer may wear shorts during hot weather or
the bicycle uniform if the bicycle is used.
(e) Patrol/mobile bicycle deployment: bicycle uniform.
iv. Extra-duty Details: The Class B uniform of the day is permitted
for indoor and outdoor details. The Class C detail uniform may
be worn in place of the Class B uniform for traffic details. While
working traffic details, officers may wear a firearm in a pancake
or molded polymer holster rather than the complete duty belt.
Officers should also carry handcuffs, portable radio, at least one
spare magazine and shall wear reflective traffic vests or other
outerwear that conforms to the regulations of the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI), when performing traffic
direction duties or are otherwise working in a roadway
v. Variations to normal uniform attire may be authorized by the
Chief of Police or his/her designee.
b. Dispatchers: Dispatchers will wear their issued uniform while
performing dispatch duties.
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c. Animal Control Officer: ACO will wear the issued uniform while
performing ACO duties.
d. Crossing Guards: Crossing Guards will wear their issued uniform while
at their crossing locations. They shall wear reflective traffic vests or
other outerwear, which conforms to ANSI standards, when performing
crossing duties.
e. Clerical: Business casual unless otherwise authorized.
f. Parking Officer/Police Cadets: shall wear issued uniform or clothing
necessary to perform the tasks assigned.
g. Police Mechanic: Clothing, which is authorized by the Chief of Police.
C. Department Uniforms
1. Wearing of Uniforms Generally
a. All uniform items issued or paid for by the Department are property of
the Department (see Department policy 17C – Agency Property).
b. Only members of this Department are authorized to wear a Department
uniform. Uniforms may be worn only for an official police purpose.
c. Only equipment and apparel issued or authorized by the Department
may be carried or worn as part of this Department’s appropriate
uniform. [41.3.4]
d. Civilian clothing shall not be worn with any distinguishable part of the
uniform unless the employee is commuting to or from duty.
e. Officers shall keep their uniforms neat, clean and well-pressed at all
times. Badges and buttons shall be kept clean and bright and footwear
polished.
f. Care should be taken not to wear threadbare or faded items.
g. The uniform cap (is part of the uniform) and shall be worn when an
officer in outside, unless otherwise directed by a supervisor. Common
sense should be used when deciding to wear the uniform cap in tactical
situations.
h. Officers and other employees shall not wear any identifiable part of the
uniform outside the limits of the community except while in the
performance of official duty, while commuting to and from duty, or with
the permission of the Chief of Police or his/her designee.
i. All uniform parts and equipment shall be issued by the Department
unless otherwise noted. All employees issued uniform parts and
equipment are eligible for replacement parts on an as needed basis.
[22.2.5]
2. Authorized Uniform Items Generally
a. Footwear: The following footwear is authorized to be worn with the
Department uniform unless otherwise specified:
i. Black, low quarter, leather uniform shoes.
ii. Black leather athletic/walking shoes.
iii. Black leather or ballistic nylon/leather combination uniform boots.
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b. Except for bicycle patrols, uniformed employees wearing footwear,
where the socks are exposed, shall wear black or dark navy blue socks.
Sport socks that cover only the ankle area are not acceptable.
c. Undershirts exposed while wearing the department uniform must be
white in color.
d. Insignia Generally
i. No buttons, insignia, attachments or coverings of any kind will be
worn on a Department uniform unless authorized by the Chief of
Police.
ii. All uniformed officers shall clearly display their uniform badge
upon the outer garment except where noted.
iii. Nametags shall be worn on all shirts, sweaters, and the dress
blouse. In order to preserve the integrity of the garment,
nametags or other pins shall not be worn on the cruiser jacket or
raincoat unless the garment is manufactured to accept them.
iv. Collar pins shall be worn on both the long and short sleeve shirt.
They will be centered on the collar and approximately one inch
up from the tip of the collar.
v. Lieutenants shall wear single gold bars on the epaulets of the
long and short sleeve shirts, cruiser jacket, sweater, and dress
blouse.
vi. Captains shall wear double gold bars on the epaulets of the long
and short sleeve shirts, cruiser jacket, sweater, and dress blouse.
vii. Sergeants shall wear Sergeant Stripes (three chevrons) on the
sleeves of the long sleeve and short sleeve shirts, cruiser jacket,
sweater and dress blouse.
viii. Other pins may be worn below the nametag after approval of the
Chief of Police or his/her designee. Pins shall not be worn on
any other area of the uniform including the police cap.
ix. Authorized or issued firearms awards, when worn, may be worn
above the nametag.
x. Whistles will be worn when appropriate or as directed by the
Chief of Police on a lanyard secured to the right epaulet of the
outermost garment.
xi. A black mourning band may be worn over the Town Seal on the
badge of office, when authorized by the Chief of Police or his/her
designee only.
3. Inspection and Replacement [17.5.1]
a. Members of the Department shall produce any articles of uniform or
equipment on demand of any superior officer.
b. Sergeants and Lieutenants should frequently examine the condition of
uniforms and clothing worn on duty. They will cause any uniform items
that might be unfit for service to be removed and either destroyed or
turned into the Quartermaster to be accounted for.
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c. An officer who willfully neglects the uniform or personal appearance
may be subject to disciplinary action, if, after notification the matter is
not corrected. If the neglect or damage to a uniform is deemed willfully
done, the officer may be held responsible for paying for the
replacement parts.
d. When uniform parts are worn out by reasonable use or have been
damaged or destroyed in the performance of duty (and not by
negligence), the employee should fill out a uniform request form and
submit it to the Quartermaster. All uniforms and equipment will be
replaced or repaired as needed at the discretion of the Chief of Police
or by his/her designee. [22.2.5]
4. Uniform Requirements
a. Shirts shall be Department issue and must be neat in appearance with
a proper fit. All buttons shall be fastened with the exception of the top
button of the short sleeve shirt. Shirtsleeves, both long and short, may
not be rolled up. All badges, pins, nametags and other attachments
will be worn as required.
b. Pants shall be Department issue and must be neat in appearance and
clean with a proper fit.
c. The rain jacket shall be the approved raincoat. The rain jacket must be
kept clean and in good repair. The uniform badge must be worn on the
outside of the garment. Matching rain pants will be supplied and are
optional to wear.
d. The cruiser jacket shall be the approved Department issued jacket.
The uniform badge must be worn on the outside of the garment.
The sweater shall be approved by the Chief of Police or his/her
designee. Badge and nametag must be worn on the sweater when it is
worn as the outermost garment.
e. The cover shall be the Wayland style, pinned down-police cover or the
winter trooper cover. The uniform cover, when worn, should be set
squarely on the head in military fashion, not tilted to the side or worn off
the back of the head. The uniform cover should be worn when an
officer is on duty, in public and outside of the police station or police
cruiser. The winter trooper cover may be worn December 1st through
March 31st or in the event of unseasonable weather, when authorized
by the Chief of Police or his/her designee. The uniform hat badge shall
be affixed to the front of the trooper cover when worn. The trooper
cover will not be purchased by the Police Department.
i. A gold braid shall be worn above the brim on Sergeant’s covers
and a gold band shall be worn above the brim to signify those
with the rank of Lieutenant, Captain and Chief.
ii. The gold braid/band will be transferred to the summer mesh
cover when that cover is worn.
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f. A summer mesh cover will be supplied to those officers wishing to wear
one. The uniform hat badge shall be affixed to the front of the cover
when worn.
5. Police Officers
a. CLASS A, Dress Uniform (Sworn Officers Only)
i. The dress uniform will consist of the Department issued uniform
dress blouse, pants, navy blue long sleeve uniform shirt for patrol
and white long sleeve shirt for superior officers and navy blue tie.
Patrol Officers shall have silver piping and Sergeants and higher
ranking officers shall have gold piping on their blouse, pants and
cover.
ii. Footwear shall be black, patent leather, and high gloss low
quarter shoes or high gloss paratrooper “jump” boots with black
socks.
iii. Duty belt, holster, magazine holder, handcuff case and cross
strap with hooks shall be of black, patent leather, high gloss
finish. Patrol officers shall have silver hardware and Sergeants
and higher ranking officers shall have gold hardware.
iv. Insignia
(a) The Department patch shall be sewn on both sleeves
of the dress blouse, one half (1/2) inch from the
shoulder seam, centered on the shoulder.
(b) A coat badge shall be worn on the left breast of the
dress blouse.
(c) A nametag shall be worn over the right breast pocket.
(d) Serving since pin shall be attached to the nametag.
(e) Shooting recognition pin will be worn one half (1/2)
inch above the nametag.
(f) Military decorations (ribbons, medals and bars) are
entitled to be worn in a neat and proper manner above
the badge. On a case-by-case basis, officers may
request to have the location of their badge lowered to
accommodate said decorations. This will only occur
for the Class A uniform.
(g) A uniform tie bar shall be worn, even with the lower
edge of the shirt pocket flap.
(h) Service Stripes
• Service stripes will be worn on the left sleeve of
the dress blouse. The stripe(s) shall be situated
one half (1/2) inch above the upper cuff seam
with the rear of the stripe abutting the sleeve
crease. A single stripe shall signify five years of
service as a full time sworn officer. Additional
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service strips will be added once an officer has
started his/her 5th year.
• Patrol Officer Service stripes shall be French
blue.
• Sergeants or superior officer’s service stripes
shall be gold.
v. The dress hat shall be worn with the hat badge affixed to the
front of the hat, as provided by the manufacturer.
vi. No components of the Class A uniform shall be mixed or mingled
with components of any other uniform parts
b. CLASS B, Patrol Uniform
i. The uniform consists of Department issued short or long sleeve
shirt with tie or turtleneck, pants with French blue ¾ inch stripe,
cloth/mesh uniform hat and footwear.
ii. Turtlenecks, approved by the Chief of Police or his/her designee,
may be worn as part of the class B uniform. The turtleneck will be
embroidered with “LPD” off center, to the left in the same color as
the trouser stripe. The turtleneck must be worn with the
authorized sweater or the long sleeve shirt with unbuttoned
collar.
iii. Outerwear: Uniform jackets, coats, uniform sweater, trooper hat,
rain gear and black gloves.
iv. Insignia
(a) The Department patch will be worn on the left sleeve,
centered on the sleeve crease, one half (1/2) inch from
the shoulder seam.
(b) Patrol Officer’s name tags and insignia shall be of a
polished chrome finish. Superior officer nametags and
insignia shall be of polished gold finish.
(c) Name Tag: The nametag shall be worn on the right
side just above the pocket. Nametags shall be worn
on uniform shirts and outerwear where a place is
provided. Nametags shall not be worn on rain gear.
(d) Badge: The Department shirt badge shall be worn on
the left side above the shirt pocket, as provided by the
clothing manufacturer. A coat badge shall be worn on
outerwear in the location provided by the clothing
manufacturer.
(e) Rank insignia shall be worn on all shirts and outerwear
with the exception of rain gear.
(f) Sergeant chevrons shall be worn on both sleeves in a
position one half (1/2) inch below the Department
patch, centered on the sleeve crease.
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(g) Rank insignia for other superior officer ranks shall be
pinned to the shirt and outerwear epaulettes, one inch
from the sleeve shoulder seam.
(h) Service Stripes
• Service stripes may be worn on the left sleeve of
the long sleeve shirt or outerwear, other than
raingear and uniform sweater. The stripe(s) shall
be situated one half (1/2) inch above the upper
cuff seam with the rear of the stripe abutting the
sleeve crease. A single stripe shall signify five
years of service as a full time sworn officer.
• Patrolman service stripes shall be French blue.
• Superior officer service stripes shall be gold.
(i) Collar Insignia: Patrolman shall wear silver Town Seal
collar insignia and superior officers shall wear gold
Town Seal collar insignia.
(j) Motorcycle Officers shall have a motorcycle patch on
the right sleeve of all shirts and outerwear, centered
on the sleeve crease, one half (1/2) inch from the
shoulder seam.
(k) A traffic vest must be worn when an officer is working
on a roadway in compliance with federal regulations.
(l) The Reversed United States Flag Patch shall be worn
on the right sleeve of all shirts and outerwear,
centered on the sleeve, one half (1/2) inch from the
shoulder seam.
c. CLASS C, Detail Uniform
i. The uniform consists of Navy Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) pants
or shorts, short sleeve polo shirt, baseball cap and footwear.
Purchasing of all Class C Detail Uniform parts are the
responsibility of the officer. [41.3.4]
ii. Class B and Class C uniform parts should not be mixed together
with one exception; the Class B uniform outerwear may be worn
with the Class C uniform.
iii. The Class B leather duty belt or ballistic nylon duty belt is
authorized to be worn with the Class B and the Class C uniform.
iv. The traffic vest shall be worn on traffic details in conjunction with
traffic gloves or mittens. The vest shall comply with current ANSI
requirements. It shall also be worn any time an officer is working
outside of his/her cruiser on a roadway in compliance with federal
regulations.
v. Insignia
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(a) Badge: An embroidered badge may be affixed over the
left breast of the shirt.
(b) Name Tag: The employee’s last name may be
embroidered and affixed over the right breast.
(c) Lettering: “Lexington Police” should be lettered on the
back at least one inch in height, centered in the upper
quadrant of the back.
(d) Baseball cap: the cap should have the LPD badge
embroidered on the front.
d. Bicycle Patrol
i. The uniform consists of the Class C polo shirt, which may be
worn with issued bicycle shorts or issued bicycle pants and a
protective bicycle helmet with the lettering “POLICE” on each
side. Footwear is a black athletic shoe with white or black sport
socks for short pants, black or navy blue crew socks for long
pants. The ballistic nylon duty belt should be worn.
ii. The Department issued bicycle jacket may be worn as outerwear.
e. Motorcycle
i. The uniform consists of a Class B uniform shirt, breeches (pants)
with ¾ inch French blue stripe and black, calf length leather
motorcycle boots and a Department of Transportation approved
protective helmet with insignia. The leather duty belt or ballistic
nylon duty belt shall be worn.
ii. A black leather uniform jacket with cross straps or yellow
reflective outerwear must be worn with this uniform.
f. NEMLEC/Tactical Uniform:Northeast Municipal Law Enforcement
Council (NEMLEC) members should wear tactical uniforms and gear
necessary to conform to NEMLEC guidelines and objectives. [46.2.3]
6. Dispatchers
a. Uniform consists of an issued navy cargo pocket pant, navy short
sleeve shirt, and footwear.
b. Outerwear: The issued uniform fleece pullover, jacket or sweater is
authorized.
c. Insignia: The uniform shirt shall have the badge embroidered over the
left breast pocket, the name embroidered over the right breast pocket
and LPD embroidered on the collars.
d. As of 2012, a Class “A” uniform is under review and may be authorized
by General Order.
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7. Animal Control Officer (uniform change 2017)
a. Summer uniform consists of blue polo shirt, blue BDU pants and
footwear.
b. Winter uniform consists of a blue long sleeve shirt and blue tie or
turtleneck shirt, dark sweater, blue pants and footwear.
c. Outer wear: Jackets with Lexington & Bedford Police patches, coats,
uniform sweater, insulated cold weather hat, rain gear and gloves.
d. Insignia: The uniform shirt shall have the badge embroidered over the
left breast, the name embroidered over the right breast and “ANIMAL
CONTROL” shall be lettered on the back in white at least one inch in
height, centered in the upper quadrant of the back.
8. Crossing Guard
a. Summer uniform consists of a tan button down short sleeve shirt, brown
pants with ¾ inch tan braid and black footwear.
b. Winter uniform consists of a tan button down long sleeve shirt and tie or
turtleneck shirt, brown pants with ¾ inch tan braid and footwear.
c. Outer wear: Brown cruiser jacket, brown long coat, black uniform
sweater, trooper hat, cloth uniform hat, rain gear and yellow mittens or
gloves and traffic vest.
d. Footwear must comply with this policy, and will be issued to Crossing
Guards.
e. Insignia
i. Badge: Badges shall be of polished chrome. Badges, and other
insignia shall be engraved with white letters on a black surface
with polished metal trim. They shall be worn on the left side
above the shirt pocket, as provided by the clothing manufacturer.
They shall be worn on outerwear in the location provided by the
clothing manufacturer.
ii. Department Patch: The Department traffic patch will be worn on
the left sleeve, centered on the sleeve crease, one half (1/2) inch
from the shoulder seam.
iii. Name Tag: The nametag shall be worn on the right side above
the breast pocket. Nametags shall be worn on uniform shirts and
outerwear where a place is provided by the manufacturer.
Nametags shall not be worn on rain gear unless specifically
manufactured to hold a nametag.
9. Police Cadets
a. Summer uniform consists of a tan button down short sleeve shirt, brown
pants with ¾ inch tan braid and black footwear.
b. Winter uniform consists of a tan, button down, long sleeve shirt with a
tie or a turtleneck shirt, brown pants with ¾ inch tan braid and footwear.
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c. Outer wear: Brown cruiser jacket, brown long coat, black uniform
sweater, winter trooper cover, cloth uniform hat, rain gear and gloves. A
yellow rain jacket with the letters “TRAFFIC” on the back is authorized.
d. Insignia
i. Badges shall be of polished chrome. Nametag, and other
insignia shall be engraved with white letters on a black surface
with polished metal trim.
ii. Department Patch: The Department traffic patch will be worn on
the left sleeve, centered on the sleeve crease, one half (1/2) inch
from the shoulder seam.
iii. Name Tag: The nametag shall be worn on the right side above
the breast pocket. Nametags shall be worn on uniform shirts and
outerwear where a place is provided by the manufacturer.
Nametags shall not be worn on rain gear unless specifically
manufactured to hold a name tag. (Certain clothing may have an
embroidered name; this will be located in the same place that the
nametag would be attached.)
iv. Badge: The badge shall be worn left side above the shirt pocket,
as provided by the clothing manufacturer. A coat badge shall be
worn on outerwear in the location provided by the clothing
manufacturer. (Certain clothing may have an embroidered
badge; this would be located in the same place that the real
badge would be attached.)
10. Parking Officer
a. Summer uniform consists of a gray polo short sleeve shirt, black BDU
pants and black footwear. Black shorts issued by the Department are
authorized.
b. Winter uniform consists of a gray polo shirt, or a turtleneck shirt, black
pants and footwear.
c. Outer wear: Black cruiser jacket, black winter coat, black uniform
sweater, winter trooper cover, cloth uniform hat, rain gear and gloves. A
yellow rain jacket with the letters “TRAFFIC” on the back is authorized.
d. Insignia
i. Badges shall be of chrome color name, and other insignia shall
be embroidered with white letters on uniform shirts.
ii. Department Patch: The Department traffic patch will be worn on
the left sleeve of coats & sweaters, centered on the sleeve
crease, one half (1/2) inch from the shoulder seam.
iii. Name Tag: The nametag shall be worn on the right side above
the breast pocket. Nametags shall be worn on uniform outerwear
where a place is provided by the manufacturer. Nametags shall
not be worn on rain gear unless specifically manufactured to hold
a name tag. (Certain clothing may have an embroidered name;
this will be located in the same place that the nametag would be
attached.)
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iv. Badge: A coat badge shall be worn on outerwear in the location
provided by the clothing manufacturer. (Certain clothing may
have an embroidered badge; this would be located in the same
place that the real badge would be attached.)
11. Traffic Unit Detail Officer
a. Department employees on the traffic unit: uniform will consists of a
brown BDU pants, tan polo shirt, brown baseball cap and footwear.
Brown BDU shorts are authorized as well.
b. Department employees on the traffic unit Outerwear: Brown jacket,
uniform sweater, Wayland style hat, winter trooper hat, rain gear,
yellow/white mittens or gloves and traffic vest.
c. Retired Police Officers from other towns on the Traffic Unit: uniform will
consists of a blue BDU pants, yellow Blauer polo shirt with reflection,
blue baseball cap and footwear. Blue BDU shorts are authorized as
well.
d. Purchasing of all Traffic Unit uniform parts are the responsibility of the
all Traffic Unit Officer. [22.2.5]
e. If a traffic officer does not have the proper authorized uniform parts
he/she will not be contacted for working paid details until the necessary
uniform pieces have been acquired.
f. Insignia: The uniform shirt shall have the badge embroidered over the
left breast, the name embroidered over the right breast. The baseball
cap shall also have “TRAFFIC” embroidered on the front.
12. Special Officer
a. Uniform is the same as the class B or Class C police officer uniform.
However, a Special Officer (Retired Officer) that does not attend annual
in-service police training and qualify annually at the firing range with a
firearm shall wear a French blue shirt instead of the dark navy blue
shirt.
b. Purchasing of all uniforms and gear is the responsibility of the Special
Officer. [22.2.5]
c. If a Special Officer does not have the proper authorized uniform parts
he/she will not be contacted to work paid details until the necessary
uniform pieces have been acquired.
d. Class B and Class C uniform parts cannot be mixed together.
Although, the Class B uniform outerwear may be worn with the Class C
uniform.
13. Parking Lot Attendant
a. Issued two (2) long sleeve shirts
b. Issued two (2) short sleeve shirts
c. Issued one (1) traffic safety vest
d. Not to be worn outside Lexington except travel to/from work
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D. Individual Equipment [41.3.4]
1. Badges shall be issued by and remain the property of this Department and
must be returned if directed.
2. Animal Control Officer: Shall be issued shirts, pants, reflective rain coat,
rain cover, hat and badge.
3. Crossing Guard: Shall be issued shirts, pants, reflective rain coat, rain cap,
cloth hat, trooper cap, hat badge, shirt badge, white gloves and winter
mittens/gloves. Shoes are issued in compliance with contract.
4. Dispatcher: Shall be issued shirts, pants, outerwear garment and footwear.
Part time dispatchers shall be issued shirts and pants with outerwear
garment such as a sweater or similar garment.
5. Police Officer: Shall be issued replacement uniform parts as needed in
addition to all items necessary for the academy.
6. All police officers will be issued Body Armor: For information see
Department policy 41Q - Body Armor.
7. Duty Belt: The duty belt shall be maintained and in good condition. At a
minimum, the basic duty belt shall consist of a “Sam Brown” belt, holster,
double magazine holder, and pepper spray with holder, handcuffs with
case, collapsible baton with holder, radio case and keepers. Additional
weapons and holders may be issued or authorized. Additionally, the
following accessories are authorized. Accessories must be of similar
material to the belt (nylon, leather, etc.).
a. Folding knife and case
b. Leather man or similar tool
c. Key retainers
d. Flashlight and holder
E.Uniform and Clothing Issue
1. Uniform and Equipment Initial Issue: An initial issue of clothing shall be
issued to new employees of the following job functions: [22.2.5]
• Sworn Police Officer
• Full and Part time Dispatchers
• Animal Control Officer
• Crossing Guards
• Parking Officer
• Police Cadet
• Police Mechanic
• Parking Lot Attendants
2. Change of Uniform: In the event that an authorized uniform item is changed,
existing uniform items shall remain in service as directed by the Chief of
Police. The Chief may direct that the item be:
a. Replaced immediately at the cost of the Department
b. Replaced immediately at the cost of the employee; or
c. Replaced when no longer serviceable.
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3. Promotions
a. Upon an employee’s promotion to the rank of sergeant, the employee’s
uniforms shall be updated with sergeants’ chevrons at the expense of
the Department.
b. Upon an employee’s promotion from the rank of sergeant to a higher
rank, clothing bearing sergeants’ chevrons stitched to the garment shall
be replaced with garments bearing the appropriate rank at the expense
of the Department.
c. Upon an officer’s promotion uniforms shall be updated with the
appropriate rank at the expense of the Department.
F. Obtaining Clothing and Equipment
1. Initial Issue
a. Clothing and Equipment: New employees shall be provided with
uniform and equipment by the Quartermaster. The issued items shall
be recorded on the equipment issue form shown on page 20 & 25 of
this policy; the Quartermaster shall maintain the form. [17.5.2][22.2.5]
G. Lost, Stolen, Damaged Uniforms:
1. Reporting lost or damaged uniform items, badges, insignia, or individual
equipment issued by this Department shall be done in writing to the officer’s
Commanding Officer. (See Department policy 17C–Agency Property)
H. Returning Issued Clothing and Equipment
1. Issued Department property shall be returned upon separation from Police
Department employment, when no longer needed or serviceable, or when
instructed.
2. Any property, to be returned, shall be returned to the Quartermaster.
3. Returned items shall be inspected for serviceability. Serviceable items may
be re-issued. Some items which may be re-issued are: portable radios,
firearms, magazines, impact weapons, protective helmets, citation and
parking books, and other items as may be determined by the Chief of
Police.[17.5.2]
4. Uniform items being replaced are not to be discarded by employees. These
items shall be returned to the Quartermaster where he/she will determine if
the item(s) will be disposed of or re-issued
I. Separation from Service and Retirement
1. Officers who separate from the Department without retiring or retire for
medical reasons are required to return all uniform clothing, firearms,
weapons, magazines, individual equipment, body armor, badges,
identification and all other property of the police department. The separating
member may be permitted to retain footwear and gloves.
2. Officers who retire after satisfactorily completing their service and wish to
remain a Special Police Officer may retain all uniforms, outerwear, hats,
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footwear and duty belt at the discretion of the Chief of Police or designee,
until such time as they no longer actively work as a Special Officer. Officers
retiring in good standing will be permitted to keep their Class A uniform.
3. Retired members shall be issued a retirement identification card and badge.
See Department policy 22C – Police ID’s
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Patrol Officer [22.2.5]
I acknowledge receipt and responsibility for the items described below
and will return them as directed.
ISSUED TO: SIGNATURE ISSUED BY:
ISSUED TO: NAME DATE OF ISSUE RETURN DATE
DESCRIPTION OF ITEM RETURNED
ITEM
QUANTITY
ISSUED
1 Class “B” police pants 3
2 Class “B” police s/s shirts 3
3 Class “B” police l/s shirts 3
4 Class “B” police hat 1
5 Cruiser Coat 1
6 Rain Coat 1
7 Rain pants 1
8 Shirt ties 2
9 Hat Badge 1
10 Badge 1
11 Name Tags – shirt/jacket 2
12 Serving since pin 2
13 Tie clip 1
14 Ballistic vest 1
15 Traffic vest 1
16 White traffic gloves 3
17 Belt 1
18 Gun belt 1
19 Keepers 4
20 Handcuffs 1
21 Handcuff case 1
22 Holster 1
23 Double ammo clip holder 1
24 Radio holder 1
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25 Whistle set 1
26 Turtleneck shirts 2
27 Class “A” police pants 1
28 Class “A” police jacket 1
29 Class “A” police hat 1
30 Class “A” gun belt 1
31 Class “A” holster 1
32 Class “A” gun belt cross strap 1
33 Class “A” cuff case 1
34 Class “A” double ammo clip holder 1
35 Sweater 1
36 Boots 1
37 OC 1
38 OC holder 1
39 Rain hat cover 1
40 Collar pins (small) Class “B” uniform 1
41 Collar pins (large) Class “A” uniform 1
42 *Radio w/mic 1
43 *Radio Charger 1
44 *Flashlight w/charger 1
45 *Firearm 1 or 2
46 *Firearm Ammo Clips 3 per gun
47 *Expandable night stick 1
48 *Night stick holder 1
*MUST BE TURNED IN BY RETIRING OFFICERS ON TRAFFIC UNIT
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LEXINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT 1ST ISSUE
RECEIPT
Crossing Guard [22.2.5]
I acknowledge receipt and responsibility for the items described below and will
return them as directed.
ISSUED TO: SIGNATURE ISSUED BY:
ISSUED TO: NAME DATE OF ISSUE RETURN DATE
DESCRIPTION OF ITEM QUANTITY
1 Brown uniform short sleeve shirts 3
2 Brown uniform long sleeve shirts 3
3 Brown uniform pants 3
4 Brown uniform hat 1
5 Brown patrol jacket 1
6 Brown sweater 1
7 Rain coat 1
8 Rain Pants 1
9 Belt 1
10 Shoes 1
11 Tie 1
12 Rain hat cover 1
13 Badge 1
14 Hat Badge 1
15 Name Tags – shirt/jacket 2
16 Traffic vest 1
17 Yellow gloves 1
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20
21
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LEXINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT 1ST ISSUE
RECEIPT
Dispatcher [22.2.5]
I acknowledge receipt and responsibility for the items described below and will
return them as directed.
ISSUED TO: SIGNATURE ISSUED BY:
ISSUED TO: NAME DATE OF ISSUE RETURN DATE
DESCRIPTION OF ITEM QUANTITY
1 Badge 1
2 Boots 1
3 Belt 1
4 Navy Cargo pocket pants 4
5 Navy short sleeve shirts 4
6 Navy fleece coat/pullover 1
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
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LEXINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT 1ST ISSUE
RECEIPT
Cadet [22.2.5]
I acknowledge receipt and responsibility for the items described below and will
return them as directed.
ISSUED TO: SIGNATURE ISSUED BY:
ISSUED TO: NAME DATE OF ISSUE RETURN DATE
DESCRIPTION OF ITEM QUANTITY
1 Brown uniform short sleeve shirts 3
2 Brown uniform long sleeve shirts 3
3 Brown uniform pants 3
4 Brown uniform hat 1
5 Brown patrol jacket 1
6 Brown sweater 1
7 Rain coat 1
8 Rain Pants 1
9 Belt 1
10 Shoes 1
11 Tie 1
12 Rain hat cover 1
13 Badge 1
14 Hat Badge 1
15 Name Tags – shirt/jacket 2
16 Collar pins (Cadet) 2
17 Traffic vest 1
18 White gloves 1
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20
21
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LEXINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT 1ST ISSUE
RECEIPT
Animal Control Officer [22.2.5]
I acknowledge receipt and responsibility for the items described below and will
return them as directed.
ISSUED TO: SIGNATURE ISSUED BY:
ISSUED TO: NAME DATE OF ISSUE RETURN DATE
DESCRIPTION OF ITEM QUANTITY
1 Blue BDU’s 3
2 Blue polo shirt 3
3 Blue polo shirt long sleeve 3
4 Blue polo shirt 2
5 Blue baseball cap 2
6 Blue patrol jacket 1
7 Blue sweater 1
8 Rain coat 1
9 Rain Pants 1
10 Belt 1
11 Shoes 1
12 Badge 1
13 Traffic vest 1
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15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
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LEXINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT 1ST ISSUE
RECEIPT
Mechanic [22.2.5]
I acknowledge receipt and responsibility for the items described below and will
return them as directed.
ISSUED TO: SIGNATURE ISSUED BY:
ISSUED TO: NAME DATE OF ISSUE RETURN DATE
DESCRIPTION OF ITEM QUANTITY
1 Blue uniform pants 2
2 Blue uniform short sleeve shirts 2
3 Blue uniform long sleeve shirts 2
4 Blue T-Shirts 2
5 Blue BDU’s 2
6 Blue baseball cap 1
7 Blue uniform hat 1
8 Blue patrol jacket 1
9 Blue sweater 1
10 Rain coat 1
11 Rain Pants 1
12 Belt 1
13 Shoes 1
14 Blue Tie 1
15 Rain hat cover 1
16 Special Badge 1
17 Special Hat Badge 1
18 Name Tags – shirt/jacket 2
19 Traffic vest 1
20
21
22
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LEXINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT 1ST ISSUE
RECEIPT
Traffic Unit [22.2.5]
I acknowledge receipt and responsibility for the items described below and will
return them as directed.
ISSUED TO: SIGNATURE ISSUED BY:
ISSUED TO: NAME DATE OF ISSUE RETURN DATE
DESCRIPTION OF ITEM QUANTITY
1 Badge – Traffic Unit badge 1
2 White gloves 1
3 Blue baseball cap w/traffic badge embroidered in front 1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
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LEXINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT 1ST ISSUE
RECEIPT
Parking Lot Attendant [22.2.5]
I acknowledge receipt and responsibility for the items described below and will
return them as directed.
ISSUED TO: SIGNATURE ISSUED BY:
ISSUED TO: NAME DATE OF ISSUE RETURN DATE
DESCRIPTION OF ITEM QUANTITY
1 Tan polo shirt long sleeve 2
2 Tan polo shirt short---------- sleeve 2
3 Traffic Vest 1
4
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