Uniform Specification Manual

San Diego Police Department

Uniform Specifications Manual

October 2023

INDEX

Introduction and Class A Uniform.…………………………………… Page 3

Class B Uniform………….……….…………………………………. Page 5

Class C Uniform……………………………………………………… Page 7

Additional Uniform Specifications...………………………………... Page 10

Undershirts…………………………………………………. Page 10

Patches……………………………………………………… Page 10

Head Gear…………………………………………………... Page 11

Leather Gear………………………………………………… Page 13

Outerwear……………………………………………………. Page 14

Insignia………………………………………………………. Page 16

Designator Pins……………………………………………… Page 18

Service Awards……………………………………………… Page 19

Ceremonial Uniform and Jacket ……………………………………... Page 19

Canine Officer Uniform…………….………………………………... Page 21

Motorcycle Officer Uniform…………………………………………. Page 21

HOT, Harbor Unit Bicycle & Beach Enforcement Teams................... Page 22

Police Service Officers……………………………………………… Page 24

Police Code Compliance Personnel…………………………………. Page 26

Parking Enforcement Officers………………………………………. Page 27

Uniform for Department-Wide Emergencies………………………... Page 32

Appearance Guidelines………………………………………………. Page 32

Special Event Traffic Controller and RSVP’s……………………… Page 34

Police Cadets………………………………………………………… Page 35

Handguns and Holsters (Refer to Rangemaster) ……………………... Page 36

Impact Weapons & Bravo Equipment………………………………... Page 37

Appearance and Grooming…………………………………………... Page 38

Court Attire…………………………………………………………... Page 41

Air Purifying Respirators (APRs) / Gas Masks………………………... Page 41

Uniform Safety and Equipment Committee…………………………… Page 43

INTRODUCTION

The San Diego Police Department has required police officers to wear a distinctive

uniform since the Department was created in 1889. The uniform dictates authority,

uniformity, and professionalism among members. The Uniform Specifications Manual

establishes guidelines for uniform and equipment specifications for all sworn and non-

sworn personnel.

The Uniform Specifications Manual is a continuation of Department Procedure 5.10 and

therefore provides complete and detailed specifications with regard to uniforms and

equipment. Information on authorized firearms and approved holsters shall be requested

from the Department’s Range Master.

Any changes to this procedure shall be reviewed and approved by the Department’s

Uniform Safety and Equipment Committee (USEC) and/or authorized by the Chief of

Police.

I. CLASS “A” UNIFORM

Class A uniforms will be either 100% wool, or a polyester/wool blend uniform.

Both the pants and shirts will be LAPD Blue in color. Uniform shirts will be long

sleeved and worn with a tie. Outer vest carriers of any kind are not authorized

with a Class A uniform. The width of the belt loops will be either ¾ or 2 inches.

Cargo pockets of any kind are not authorized.

All sworn Department members are required to maintain a traditional Class A

uniform.

The following uniforms will be authorized for wear:

A. Pants

1. Flying Cross

B. Shirts

1. Flying Cross

C. Ties

1. Officer ties shall be plain navy blue of the four-in-one hand style

with a clip-on or other break away feature. The bottom of the tie

must not extend below the top of the trouser belt or gun belt.

Motorcycle officers are authorized to wear the optional bow tie.

Female officers are authorized to wear the continental style tie as

an option.

2. Uniformed sworn personnel and reserves may wear tie holders of

the plain gold bar variety, a miniature gold badge or of the City

seal. Cadets and non-sworn uniformed personnel will wear silver

colored tie holders of the same styles.

D. Leather Gear

1. Leather gear and leather-like gear and holsters shall be of plain

leather design, black in color. Velcro belts are acceptable.

2. Belt buckle, if worn, shall be chromium, colonial style.

3. The magazine pouch will consist of two or three sections that will

each hold a fully loaded magazine for the handgun carried.

Cartridge cases will consist of two or three sections that hold a

minimum of seven rounds of ammunition each. Speed loaders are

approved for use.

4. The handcuff holder, gun belt keepers, OC holder, radio holder and

any other leather accessories worn on the duty belt shall be plain

black leather and if applicable, with chromium snaps.

5. Belts shall be plain black leather, minimum width 1", maximum 1-

3/4", with side loop and chromium square buckles. Velcro belts

are acceptable.

6. The Range Master maintains a current list of Department-approved

leather holsters.

E. Badge/Nametags

1. The regulation nametag shall be gold with black lettering for

sworn and reserve officers, and silver with black lettering for

cadets and non-sworn personnel. The nametag shall be worn

above the right breast pocket on the uniform shirt or outermost

garment (excluding rain gear). Nicknames shall not be allowed on

nametags with the exception of a short form of the employee's

name (i.e., Mike for Michael, Jan for Janice, or Steve for Stephen).

2. Division-specific nametags may be worn in place of the nametags

mentioned above following the same regulation. The Division

specific name tags must be purchased at the employee's own

expense and must adhere to the following format:

a. The top line of the nametag will bear the employee's first

name, middle initial and last name, or his/her initials

followed by their last name.

b. The second line will contain the Division to which the

employee is assigned. If employees have stars on their

nametags and/or they are rated as bilingual, this

information will be contained on the third line of the

nametag. Note the following examples:

GEORGE B. SMITH G. B. SMITH

SOUTHEASTERN or SOUTHEASTERN

BILINGUAL *** BILINGUAL ***

F. Footwear

1. Oxford style shoes, dress boots, or combat boots; including those

with cloth side panels may be worn. They shall be all black, have a

round plain or capped toe, be low heeled, with smooth leather or

Corafram uppers and be capable of receiving a high gloss shine.

All uniform footwear must be maintained in good repair and have a

presentable shine.

2. While in uniform, socks shall be plain black on that portion of the

sock that shows above the shoe top. Weight and material are

optional.

II. CLASS “B” UNIFORM

Class B uniforms will be either 100% wool, or a polyester/wool blend uniform.

Both the pants and shirts will be LAPD Blue in color. Uniform shirts will be

either long or short sleeved. The width of the belt loops will be either ¾ or 2

inches. Cargo pockets of any kind are not authorized. The Blauer Wool Blend

Armorskin XP, the Elbeco “Body Shield”, and the Flying Cross “Aero Shell”

outer vest carriers may be worn with the Class B uniform

The following uniforms will be authorized for wear:

A. Pants

1. Flying Cross

B. Shirts

1. Flying Cross

2. Blauer Wool Armorskin Base Shirt

a. To be worn with the Blauer Wool Blend Armorskin XP

outer carrier vest (See Section F).

C. Leather Gear

1. Leather gear and leather-like gear and holsters shall be of plain

leather design, black in color. Velcro belts are acceptable.

2. Belt buckle, if worn, shall be chromium, colonial style.

3. The magazine pouch will consist of two or three sections that will

each hold a fully loaded magazine for the handgun carried.

Cartridge cases will consist of two or three sections that hold a

minimum of seven rounds of ammunition each. Speed loaders are

approved for use.

4. The handcuff holder, gun belt keepers, OC holder, radio holder and

any other leather accessories worn on the duty belt shall be plain

black leather and if applicable, with chromium snaps.

5. Belts shall be plain black leather, minimum width 1", maximum 1-

3/4", with side loop and chromium square buckles. Velcro belts

are acceptable.

7. The Range Master maintains a current list of Department-approved

leather holsters.

D. Badge/Nametags

Same as Class A specifications

E. Footwear

Oxford style shoes, dress boots, or combat boots; including those

with cloth side panels may be worn. They shall be all black, have

a round plain or capped toe, be low heeled, with smooth leather.

All uniform footwear must be maintained in good repair and have

a presentable appearance.

F. Outer Vest Carrier

The Blauer Wool Blend Armorskin XP, the Elbeco “Body Shield”, and the

Flying Cross “Aero Shell” (outer carrier vests) are authorized to be worn

with the Class B uniform. The outer carrier vests may only be worn with

the Blauer Wool Armorskin, 5.11, Elbeco, and Flying Cross base layer

undershirt. The cloth badge may be worn on the undershirt and the

nametag may be embroidered. The outer carrier vests however, may not be

embroidered. The regulation metal nametag and badge shall be used.

Molle and any additional modifications to the outer carrier vest are not

authorized.

III. CLASS “C” UNIFORM

Class C uniforms will be either 100% polyester (Ripstop), or a polyester/cotton

(Traditional) blend uniform. Uniform shirts will be long or short sleeved. The

Point-Blank concealable crossover carrier vest is authorized for wear as an option

with the Class C uniform.

Class C uniforms are authorized for patrol operations in addition to the following

assignments: Neighborhood Policing Division, Traffic Division, Crime

Suppression Teams, Bike Teams, Beach Teams, Special Services Command,

Special Operations Command, and Operational Support Command.

Officers shall wear one single manufacture and uniform type at a time.

Officers will be authorized to purchase the following:

A. Pants

1. Blauer

a. FlexRS Cargo Pocket Pant in Dark Navy (Ripstop)

#8662, #8662W

b. FlexRS Covert Tactical Pant in Dark Navy (Ripstop)

#8664, #8664W

2. 5.11

a. Stryke PDU Twill, Midnight Navy #74551M

b. Stryke PDU Twill, Midnight Navy #64472W

c. Stryke PDU Twill Plus, Midnight Navy #74545M

d. Stryke PDU Twill Plus, Midnight Navy #64468W

3. First Tactical

a. Men's V2 Pro Duty 6 Pocket Pant in Midnight Navy

#114041-729

Women's V2 Pro Duty 6 Pocket Pant in Midnight Navy

#124041-729

b. Men's V2 Tactical Pant in Midnight Navy # 114011-729

Women's V2 Tactical Pant in Midnight Navy # 124011-729

B. Shirts

1. Blauer

a. FlexRS Supershirt in Dark Navy #8671, #8671W, #8676,

#8676W

b. FlexRS Armorskin Base Shirt in Dark Navy

2. 5.11

a. Stryke PDU Twill, S/S shirt, mid night navy #71407M

b. Stryke PDU Twill, S/S shirt, mid night navy #61341W

c. Stryke PDU Twill B, L/S shirt, mid night navy #72549M

d. Stryke PDU Twill B, L/S shirt, mid night navy #62425W

e. Stryke PDU Twill Rapid, S/S shirt #71406M

f. Stryke PDU Twill Rapid, L/S shirt #72547M

g. Stryke PDU Twill Rapid, L/S shirt #62084W

3. First Tactical

a. Men's Long-Sleeve V2 Pro Performance Shirt in Midnight

Navy #111015-729

b. Women's Long Sleeve V-2 Pro Performance Shirt in

Midnight Navy #121015-729

c. Men's Short-Sleeve V2 Pro Performance Shirt in Midnight

Navy #112012-729

d. Women's Short-Sleeve V-2 Pro Performance Shirt in Midnight

Navy #122012-729

C. Leather gear

1. Leather gear shall be worn for patrol. See Class B specifications.

2. Specialized teams with command approval are authorized to wear

a nylon belt with nylon duty gear.

D. Badge/Nametag

1. Wearers have the option of cloth embroidering the badge and initial

and last name on the shirt. The standard Department patches and rank

insignia will be worn. Service stripes are optional on all Class C

uniforms.

2. Class C uniforms will have the officer’s initials and last name

embroidered ½ inch above the right breast pocket in gold thread,

unless you’re wearing the Point-Blank Duty Carrier. The name will

appear in ½ inch high block letters. Embroidered nametapes are not

authorized.

E. Footwear

1. Combat boots (Full or ¾ top); including those with cloth side

panels may be worn. They shall be all black, have a round plain or

capped toe, and be low heeled. All uniform footwear must be

maintained in good repair and have a presentable appearance.

2. While in uniform, socks shall be plain black on that portion of the

sock that shows above the shoe top. Weight and material are

optional.

F. Outer Vest Carrier

1. The Point-Blank concealable crossover carrier vest is authorized to

be worn as an option with the Class C uniform. It is to be worn

with the BlauerArmorskin, 5.11 Rapid, and/or the First Tactical V2

shirts.

2. The Point-Blank concealable crossover carrier vest shall be worn

with a Velcro stenciled name plate and Velcro cloth badge. No

other nametags and/or badges are authorized to be worn.

3. Department members shall not wear the Point-Blank concealable

crossover carrier without their issued ballistic vest panels.

4. The Point-Blank concealable crossover carrier shall not be

modified in any manner. It may be purchased with or without

molle. Traditional molle or laser cut molle are the authorized

options. Only Point-Blank approved gear/pouches are authorized to

be worn/attached to the carrier. Up to four detachable pouches may

be worn at one time. There are five options to choose from are:

radio holder, utility pouch, handcuff case, flashlight holder, and

tourniquet case. Additionally, the Point-Blank Quick Clip Release

Buckle is authorized for use in place of using the Velcro straps that

come standard.

5. Impact weapons, Tasers, firearms, OC sprays, knives, and

pistol/rifle magazine carriers shall not be worn on the outer carrier.

6. Depending on your size, the department issued rifle plates may not

fit inside the Point-Blank concealable crossover carrier. This will

severely limit the ability to use a rifle plate carrier during a critical

incident. Officers should consider the pros and cons of wearing the

concealable crossover carrier with molle gear if they are unable to

safely secure rifle plates within their vest.

7. The Point-Blank concealable crossover carrier will only be taken

off in San Diego Police-secured facilities. Hospitals, jails,

Department Storefronts, and the Police Officers Association

building are not considered secure facilities.

8. Department members choosing to purchase the Point-Blank

concealable crossover carrier shall contact San Diego Police

Equipment, 8205 Ronson Road, San Diego, CA 92111, 858-974-

8500 for purchasing information and/ schedule fittings.

IV. ADDITIONAL UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS

A. Undershirts will be worn and will be of the white or black crew neck style.

The sleeves of the undershirt are not to extend beyond the sleeve of the

uniform shirt.

B. Optional turtleneck

1. Uniformed personnel may wear a black colored turtleneck shirt

under the long-sleeved uniform shirt.

C. Authorized Shirt Sleeve Patch

1. All uniformed personnel will wear Department patches on both

sleeves of the uniform shirts, optional jackets, and optional

sweater. Patches will be worn ½ inch down from the top sleeve

seam of all uniform shirts. Patches will be worn one inch down

from the seam on optional jackets and sweaters.

2. Additionally, all traffic officers, except sergeants and Police

Officer III’s, will wear authorized traffic patches on the sleeves of

their uniform shirts and jackets. Traffic wheel patches will be

worn centered on the sleeve, one inch down from the bottom of the

authorized uniform patch.

3. Traffic sergeants and Police Officer III’s will wear Collision

Investigation Bureau or Motor Squad Designator pins on the lower

left corner of the right pocket flap of their shirt and jacket.

4. It may be necessary for sergeants, Police Officer III’s and traffic

officers of smaller stature to wear a modified short sleeve shirt to

accommodate the necessary sleeve insignia.

5. All uniformed officers will wear the service stripes (one for every

five years of full-time sworn service) on the left sleeve of the long

sleeve shirt. Service stripes shall be sewn on the lower left sleeve

of the uniform shirt with the lower edge of the bottom stripe ½

inch above the top edge of the cuff. The complete stripe shall be in

line with the center press of the sleeve.

D. Head Gear

1. Helmets worn shall be issued by Operational Support.

2. Black knit “beanie” style may be worn in the field during

inclement weather. No emblem or brand name shall be visible.

Officers shall not wear the beanie while inside any police facilities.

3. Baseball caps shall be a wool blend, firm front panel, low fitting,

flex fit, Pro Style cap, navy blue in color. The cap must meet the

following specifications:

a. 6-panel.

b. Seamed front panel with full buckram.

c. 6-embroidered eyelets matching crown color.

d. Pro stitch on crown.

e. 8-rows of stitching on visor.

f. Matching color sweatband.

g. The letters, “SDPD” shall be 1 1/8 inches tall, embroidered

in gold across the face of the cap in “Athletic Black Block”

font.

h. RSVP members may opt to wear approved baseball caps

with SDPD RSVP embroidered in white.

i. Members of the Canine Unit may opt to wear black ball

caps instead of blue so long as the black cap meets all the

above specifications.

j. Uniformed members may wear the baseball cap only during

daylight hours while exposed to the sun, or during

inclement weather. Officers shall not wear the baseball cap

while inside any building, including police facilities. The

baseball cap is for on-duty wear only and will be worn in

an appropriate manner with the label facing forward. No

additions, modifications or alterations will be made to the

cap.

k. The baseball cap must be maintained in a presentable

manner. Caps that are excessively worn, frayed, torn or

discolored may not be worn.

4. The uniform cap is mandatory for all sworn personnel the rank of

Captain and above for formal occasions and any event designated

by the Chief of Police that requires a Class A uniform.

The uniform cap is authorized for regular daily wear with either a

short or long-sleeved uniform shirt for sworn personnel. The cap is

for on-duty wear only and will be worn in an appropriate manner.

No additions, modifications or alterations will be made to the cap.

The cap must be maintained in a presentable manner. Caps that

are excessively worn, frayed, torn or discolored may not be worn.

a. Manufacturer: Keystone Uniform Cap.

b. Style: R13-Air Force, Round Top.

c. Material: 55% - 45% Dacron Wool Navy-Blue Serge.

d. Interfacing: The front projection is to have a 3/16”

charcoal clickable foam lamination.

e. Lining: Black/navy taffeta plastic holder for identification

card.

f. Frame: 2” Black 030 poly.

g. Band: The outside band will be of the same

material as the top (blue).

h. Grommet: Plastic grommet inserted into the top of the cap.

i. Visor Shape: 88 black – 2 1/8”.

j. Sweatband: 1 ¼” leather per sweat machine sewn into the

cap using standard stitching.

k. The cap for the rank of POI, POII, POIII, and POIID, shall

have a ½” black patent leather-type strap with gunmetal

black buttons.

l. Sergeants shall have a ½” black patent leather-type strap

with gold metallic “P” buttons.

m. Captains and Lieutenants shall have a gold braided cloth

strap with gold metallic “P” buttons.

n. Chief level officers shall have a gold braided cloth strap

with gold metallic “P” buttons and two gold leaf branches

on a cloth visor. The branches will have three leaf clusters

with stems pointing outward.

o. The cap shall include the Department approved hat piece.

5. The Stratton "campaign style hat", S-40 DB, must be navy blue in

color and is worn with gold acorn braid, black leather back strap,

and the Department-approved hat piece. The hat will be

maintained so as to keep the brim straight and flat.

a. Sworn uniformed officers may wear the Stratton hat only

while on duty.

b. Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol (RSVP), personnel are

permitted to wear the Stratton hat without the Department-

approved hat piece.

6. Supervisors shall ensure that headgear is maintained in presentable

condition and that it is not altered in any way (i.e., blocked peak,

visor bent down, etc.). The Stratton hat shall not be worn while

inside any building, including police facilities. They shall not be

worn while riding in or operating a police vehicle. No additions,

modifications or alterations will be made.

E. Leather gear

1. Leather gear and leather-like gear and holsters shall be of plain

leather design, black in color. Velcro belts are acceptable.

2. Belt buckle, if worn, shall be chromium, colonial style.

3. The magazine pouch will consist of two or three sections that will

each hold a fully loaded magazine for the handgun carried.

Cartridge cases will consist of two or three sections that hold a

minimum of seven rounds of ammunition each. Speed loaders are

approved for use.

4. The handcuff holder, gun belt keepers, OC holder, radio holder and

any other leather accessories worn on the duty belt shall be plain

black leather and if applicable, with chromium snaps.

5. Belts shall be plain black leather, minimum width 1", maximum 1-

3/4", with side loop and chromium square buckles. Velcro belts

are acceptable.

8. The Range Master maintains a current list of Department-approved

leather holsters.

F. Cord Cuff Leg Restraint

1. The Department has authorized officers to use the cord-cuff leg

restraint as outlined in Department Procedure 6.01, Handcuffing,

Searching and Transporting Procedures. The cord-cuff is

mandatory equipment that may be carried on the officer's gun belt

in a Department-approved leather case or in the officer's equipment

bag. Officers shall not wear or carry the cord-cuff in such a

manner as to be conspicuously exposed to view.

2. The cord-cuff leg restraint is a 1/2-inch braided nylon strap 24 to

40 inches in length (not to exceed 40 inches). It is designed with a

loop on one end and a snap hook on the other. Accepted colors

shall be dark blue or black. The snap hook shall have a round

eyebolt and swivel base with a 1 to 2-inch shank and be

constructed of solid brass.

G. Outerwear

1. Uniform Jacket

a. Jackets conforming to the required specifications; standard,

waist-length, waterproof, breathable, black in color duty

jackets.

b. The wearer has the option of affixing the embroidered

badge in lieu of the regulation badge on the front left drop-

down panel.

c. The wearer has the option of embroidering their initials and

last name embroidered ½ inch above the right breast pocket

in gold thread. The name will appear in ½ inch high block

letters. Embroidered nametapes are not authorized.

d. Uniformed patrol officers are authorized to wear the G-1

leather jacket, by Flight Suits Ltd., or its equivalent. This

jacket is optional. Jacket specifications are as follows:

1) Jacket must be black in color.

2) The badge holder top eyelet must be 6" above top of

left breast pocket.

3) The name tag holder eyelets must be 1-5/8" apart

and placed above right breast pocket; and,

4) Regulation San Diego Police shoulder patches must

be sewn on each shoulder 1 inch down from the

seam. Sergeant and Agent chevrons must be placed

with the top point of the chevron touching the

bottom point of the shoulder patch.

2. Optional sweater

a. The yarn shall be of 80% acrylic Monsanto Piltrol and 20%

worsted black wool in a "V" neck style with shoulder and

elbow patches including shoulder loops with hook and pile

fasteners.

b. The badge holder will be 3" x 4" and have metal eyelets.

c. The nametag holder will be 1" x 4" and have metal eyelets

spaced 1" apart.

d Regulation San Diego Police shoulder patches must be

sewn on each shoulder 1” down from the seam. Sergeant

and agent chevrons must be placed with the top point of the

chevron touching the bottom point of the shoulder patch.

H. Inclement Weather Gear

1. The uniform raincoat shall consist of a durable material, high

visibility yellow in color.

2. Rain boots shall be black in color, rubber or Paroline.

3. Two-piece rain gear of a durable material, high visibility yellow in

color, is optional.

I. Insignia of rank

1. Officers of the rank of Police Officer III will wear corporal

chevrons on both sleeves. They will be blue in color with gold trim

upon a blue felt background. The chevron is placed directly under

the shoulder patch on both sleeves of the shirt.

2. Officers of the rank of Detective will wear an insignia which

consists of corporal chevrons atop a single star. They will be blue

in color with gold trim upon a blue felt background. The insignia is

placed directly under the shoulder patch on both sleeves of the

shirt.

3. Officers assigned to Acting Sergeant positions will wear brass

chevron pins on the collars of their uniform shirts. The chevron

will be positioned vertically with the center of the insignia on the

line bisecting the angle of the point of the collar. The lower

outside edge being equal spaced from either side of the collar.

4. Officers of the rank of Sergeant will wear chevrons on both

sleeves. They will be blue in color with gold trim upon a blue felt

background. The chevron is placed directly under the shoulder

patch on both sleeves of the shirt.

5. Officers of the rank of Lieutenant and higher will wear, on each

side of the shirt collar, the below listed insignia that will be

metallic gold in color. The insignia will be centered between the

top and bottom edge of each collar, with the outer edge of the

insignia one inch from the front edge of the collar.

Chief of Police Four gold stars

Executive Asst. Chief Three gold stars

Assistant Chief Two gold stars

Captain Two gold bars

Lieutenant One gold bar

4. Sergeants and Police Officer III’s will wear standard chevrons on

both sleeves of their optional jackets and sweater. Ranks of

Lieutenant through Chief shall wear the appropriate insignia on the

top of the jacket or sweater shoulder, near the top seam of the

sleeve.

5. Reserve Sergeants will wear chevrons on both sleeves. They will

be silver in color upon a black felt background. The chevron is

placed directly under the shoulder patch on both sleeves of the

shirt.

6. Reserve officers of the rank of Lieutenant and higher will wear, on

each side of the shirt collar, the appropriate insignia that will be

metallic silver in color.

7. RSVP Management - RSVP management personnel will wear, on

each side of the shirt collar, the appropriate insignia which will be

a metallic gold or silver bar with blue stripes. The insignia will be

worn in the same manner worn by uniformed officers.

Administrator Gold with 3 Blue Stripes

Assistant Administrator Gold with 2 Blue Stripes

Manager Silver with 3 Blue Stripes

Assistant Manager Silver with 2 Blue Stripes

10. Police Cadets of the rank of Sergeant will wear chevrons on both

sleeves. Cadets of the rank of Lieutenant and higher will wear, on

each side of the shirt collar, the appropriate insignia that will be

metallic silver in color:

Sergeant Three Chevrons

Lieutenant One silver bar

Captain Two silver bars

J. Designator pins

1. Uniformed personnel may wear up to two designator pins in

addition to an FTO pin which would allow a maximum of three

designator pins. The following guidelines shall govern the wearing

of the pins.

a. Designator pins must be Department-approved.

b. Uniformed personnel wearing unit designator pins must be

current members of that unit/association; and,

c. Pins shall be worn on the right breast pocket flap of the

uniform shirt unless otherwise indicated.

2. Pins currently approved for wear on uniforms are:

U.S. Flag ASU Pilot Wings

SWAT POA Director

DARE POA Member (gold)

Harbor Patrol POA Rep.

K-9 BPOA

FTO (Refer to DP 6.23) NLPOA

Motor Squad (Sergeants) MLOA

Peer Support PANPAC

Field Evidence Technician DUI

CIB (Sergeants and POIII’s) City Service (5, 10, etc.)

City Diversity School Safety Patrol

Vehicle Incentive Program CTO (Cadets)

Golden State Emerald Society

CRT Honor Guard

Rifle Expert Pistol Expert

PERT SWAT Officers Association

Military Service Flag Executive Protection Detail

Stop Stick MAP

NOTE: When a unit/association is disbanded and no longer in

operation, command designator pins for that unit/association

will no longer be authorized.

3. Service Awards

a. Service award shirt bars as defined in Department

Procedure 5.17 shall be worn with the uniform at all times

and will be centered directly above the nametag.

b. Service Award medals may only be worn on formal

occasions with the dress uniform and must be centered just

below the flap of the right breast pocket.

K. Optional clothing

1. Scarves will be of black cloth without design, and are to be worn

with jackets.

2. Gloves shall be white cotton for dress and black or tan leather for

regular duty. When worn, gloves shall be worn on both hands and

shall be full-finger type (no fingerless gloves).

V. CEREMONIAL UNIFORM & JACKET

A. The ceremonial jacket will be worn by all sworn personnel the rank of

Captain and above for formal occasions and any event designated by the

Chief of Police. The ceremonial jacket is optional for sworn personnel

below the rank of Captain.

B. The ceremonial jacket is a poly wool blend (100% wool jackets are not to

be worn).

1. Manufacturer: United Uniform

2. Style: United Uniform Pattern J2, style 10537

3. Eisenhower style jacket with two outside pleated pockets that have

rounded bottom and scalloped flaps. It has a zipper down the front

of the jacket.

4. The jacket has a bi-swing back, two inside pockets and a banded

bottom with adjustable side tabs.

5. The shoulders have cross-stitched epaulets.

6. It has a peaked lapel style front and collar.

7. The pocket flaps, epaulets and waist tabs shall have 24 gold P

buttons.

8. The fabric is Self Jitai Mills #31099-2220 14-141/2 oz. 55% poly,

45% wool serge.

9. The lining is poly satin of no less than 4.5 ounces and no more

than 6 ounces. There shall be 16 ounces of felt under the collar.

10. A nametag holder shall be centered above the right breast pocket.

The eyelets must be 1 5/8” apart.

11. A badge holder shall be centered above the left breast pocket. The

uppermost portion of the top eyelet shall be 3” above the top seam

of the pocket.

12. Chief Officer jackets shall have braids to indicate rank. The braids

are to be A.H. Rice Gold #7100 shade #96. The first braid shall be

placed 3” from the bottom of the sleeve to the lowest edge of the

braid. Each additional row is to be spaced 1/8” above the previous

row.

13. Seniority stripes shall not be sewn onto the Uniform Jacket.

C. The ceremonial uniform will include:

1. Regulation long-sleeve blue uniform shirt with navy blue tie.

2. Regulation uniform trousers.

3. Department issued badge and nametag will be worn on jacket.

4. Service award medals will be worn on the outermost garment pocket

flap (refer to D.P.5.17-Service Awards).

5. Gloves, white (when directed by the Chief of Police)

6. Black shoes/dress boots (polished to a high gloss)

7. The holster, firearm, handcuff case and magazine pouch are the

only items to be worn on the ceremonial duty belt. No keys, cell

phone, pager, knife, OC/case, radio clip, impact weapon case, or

baton ring are to be worn.

VI. UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS FOR CANINE OFFICERS

A. Pants

1. Pro-Tuff MS110S, LAPD style, 8 ounces, washable,

"Indestructible Comfort Twill," black in color:

2. Transcon black in color.

3. 5.11 Tactical black in color.

Features will include two large pleated expandable cargo pockets

with flaps and Velcro closures on thighs, double reinforced knees,

and a waistband to accommodate the duty belt.

B. Shirts

1. Pro-Tuff MS110S, LAPD style, 8 ounces, washable,

"Indestructible Comfort Twill," black in color.

2. Transcon black in color.

3. 5.11 Tactical black in color.

C. Leather gear

1. Canine Unit are authorized to wear the black nylon gun belt,

holster, and its accessories. The standard items carried on the

leather duty belt, will be worn.

2. Department-approved drop-down thigh holsters may be substituted

for standard duty belt holsters.

D. Badge, Nametag, and Footwear

1. See Class C uniform standards.

VII. UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS FOR MOTORCYCLE OFFICERS

A. Pants/Breeches shall be LAPD Blue in color and be of the semi-mounted

style cut with modified full peg.

B. Shirts/ties

1. Short sleeve shirts shall be LAPD Blue in color and are optional

year-round.

2. Long-sleeved shirts shall be LAPD Blue in color. The shirt may

be worn with or without a tie.

3. Ties shall be plain navy blue in color of the four-in-one hand style

with a clip-on or other breakaway feature. The bottom of the tie

must not extend below the top of the trouser belt or gun belt.

Motorcycle officers may wear a Dacron/wool blend bow tie not to

exceed 1-3/4" at its widest point, equal or similar to Samuel Broom

Company Stock #4558.

4. Undershirts will be worn by motorcycle officers and will be of the

white or black crew neck type when short-sleeved shirts are worn.

The sleeves of the undershirts are not to extend beyond the sleeve

of the uniform shirt to where the undershirt can be seen.

C. Footwear shall include boots of black leather and of the English riding

boot style or the "Medalist" model will be worn.

D. The helmet shall be the Department-issued, Department of Transportation

approved type.

E. Small, round, plain gold "tacs" may be used to hold down the shirt collar

or "chill chaser" collar.

F. Jackets, Dickies, scarves, and turtleneck sweaters:

1. The following jackets may be worn by motorcycle officers:

a. Spiewak 1775 standard, waist-jacket, waterproof,

breathable, black in color duty jacket or similar jackets

conforming to the required specifications.

b. The standard approved leather jacket.

c. Mocean Light-weight jacket.

d. All uniform jackets must be black, neat and properly

maintained.

2. The Dickie and turtleneck sweater will be black in color. They

will be without design and of a close knit material. Bulky knits are

prohibited. The Dickie will be worn over the uniform shirt and

under the jacket. The jacket will remain zipped to at least halfway

when in public view.

a. The turtleneck sweater may be worn in lieu of the uniform

shirt, but must be under the jacket. The jacket will remain

zipped to at least halfway when in public view.

b. The scarf is optional and may only be worn in addition to

the turtleneck sweater or Dickie. It will be worn at the

discretion of the officer taking into account weather, time

of day and situation (early morning/late night events). The

scarf is not to be used or worn in lieu of the Dickie or

sweater.

VIII. UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE HOMELESS OUTREACH

TEAM

A. The 5.11, “Stryke” pants (style # 74369), shall be Battle Brown in color.

B. The short and long sleeve shirts will be 5.11 performance polos, dark navy

in color (style #’s 71049 and 72049).

C. Uniform specifications in this section apply solely to H.O.T members.

Homeless Outreach Team members are authorized to wear the

embroidered badge on the left-side of the shirt. H.O.T members will have

their initial followed by their last name embroidered on the right-side.

The letters will be embroidered in ½ inch gold thread block letters.

VIX. UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE HARBOR UNIT AND DIVISION

BICYCLE TEAM AND BEACH ENFORCEMENT TEAM

A. These uniform specifications pertain to the Harbor Unit, Bicycle Teams

and the Beach Enforcement Team.

1. See Blauer, 5.11, and First Tactical Class C uniforms

2. Shorts – Blauer

3. Department approved black boots will be worn with the Class C

pants.

3. Department approved white athletic tennis or jogging type shoes

with white socks will be worn with the Blauer shorts.

5. Members of the Harbor Unit may wear the white deck shoes in lieu

of the black regulation footwear when wearing full-length trousers.

6. See Class C uniform specifications. The standard items carried on

the leather duty belt, will be worn.

7. Department-approved jacket (Optional)

8. Department approved gloves (Optional)

9. Those personnel assigned to ride bicycles will also wear the

following:

a. Cycling helmet approved by the American National

Standards Institute and the Snell Memorial Foundation.

The helmet will be black in color and have a reflective

"POLICE" labeling on the sides.

b. Cycling gloves are optional but recommended.

c. Clear lens/sunglasses are optional but recommended.

10. Personnel assigned to ride the all-terrain vehicles (ATV) will be

required to wear a Department issued motorcycle helmet. The

motorcycle helmet shall be of the Department of Transportation

approved type.

X. UNIFORM AND GROOMING SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLICE

INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE OFFICER (PISO)

A. Uniform shirt - the shirt shall be long or short sleeve, Horace Small,

French Blue in color. Undershirts will be worn and will be of the white,

crew neck type when short sleeves are worn. The sleeves of the undershirt

are not to extend beyond the sleeve of the uniform shirt to where it can be

seen.

B. Pants - uniform pants shall be either the 100% worsted wool or the 45%

worsted wool/55% Dacron polyester washable material variety. Both shall

be LAPD Blue in color.

C. Jackets - jackets shall be a black, lightweight windbreaker type "Chill

Chaser," Spiewak 5302Z, or the following all-weather jackets have been

approved for use:

1. Blauer 9810Z

2. Flying Cross 78141, 78171, or 79901

3. Spiewak SH3465; standard, waist-length, waterproof, breathable,

black in color duty jackets

4. Or similar jackets conforming to the required specifications.

5. The following reflective drop-down panel for Hidden Agenda

jacket has also been approved: The Spiewak HFL76RP- Blue

“POLICE” over yellow background. The only approved words are

“POLICE”. The wearer has the option of affixing the embroidered

badge in lieu of the regulation badge on the front left drop-down

panel.

D. Patches shall be the authorized shirt sleeve patch with a medium blue

background, Design Number 078328-01M, with a "Police Investigative

Service Officer" rocker placed on each uniform sleeve ½ inch down from

the seam. The top of the shoulder patch will be affixed ¼ inch down from

the bottom of the rocker.

E. PISO Leather gear

1. Leather gear and leather-like gear and holsters shall be of plain

leather design, black in color. Velcro belts are acceptable.

2. Belt buckle, if worn, shall be chromium, colonial style.

3. PSO’s assigned to field duties shall wear a plain leather duty belt

containing an OC holder and radio holder. Any other leather

accessories worn on the duty belt shall be plain black leather and if

applicable, with chromium snaps.

4. Pant belts shall be plain black leather, minimum width 1",

maximum 1-3/4", with side loop and chromium square buckles.

Velcro belts are acceptable.

F. Boots and shoes - shall be black, plain toe, and have a presentable shine.

G. Hair - hair shall be styled in conformance with the San Diego Police

Department's style for sworn uniformed officers.

H. Optional accessories:

1. Gloves - shall be plain black, wrist length, leather or cloth (no

fingerless gloves).

2. Jewelry - jewelry shall conform to the same standards that apply to

sworn uniformed officers.

XI. UNIFORM AND GROOMING SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLICE CODE

COMPLIANCE PERSONNEL

A. Uniform shirt - the shirt shall be long or short sleeve, plain and French

Blue in color, by Conqueror or Flying Cross. Seniority stripes will be

worn on long sleeve shirts. Undershirts will be worn and will be of the

white or black, crew neck type when short sleeves are worn. The sleeves

of the undershirt are not to extend beyond the sleeve of the uniform shirt

to where it can be seen.

B. The Blauer Wool Blend Armorskin XP, the Elbeco “Body Shield”, and the

Flying Cross “Aero Shell” (outer carrier vests) are authorized to be worn.

The outer carrier vests may only be worn with the Blauer Wool

Armorskin, 5.11, Elbeco, and Flying Cross base layer undershirt. The

cloth badge may be worn on the undershirt and the nametag may be

embroidered. The outer carrier vests however, may not be embroidered.

The regulation metal nametag and badge shall be used. Molle and any

additional modifications to the outer carrier vest are not authorized.

C. Outer uniform vest carrier specifications are as follows:

a. 75/25 poly wool blends

b. Flat pockets (non-pleated)

c. French Blue color

d. Eyelets for name tags and badges will be sewn.

D. Department members opting to wear an outer vest carrier, a base layer

shirt, either short (Blauer, model 8372 or 8372w) or long (Blauer, model

8371 or 8371w) sleeved is required. Base layer shirt specifications are as

follows:

a. 75/25 poly wool blends

b. French Blue color

c. Department patches sewn onto the sleeves

E. Pants

1. Uniform pants shall be either the 100% worsted wool, or the 45%

worsted wool/55% Dacron polyester, washable material variety,

and LAPD Blue in color.

2. Fechheimer Command Wear or Blauer Street Gear, blue in color

3. Elbeco TekTwill model E614 (midnight navy blue in color)

4. Spiewak SPDU (dark navy blue) wash-n-wear with nano-

technology.

5. 5.11 Twill PDU “Class B” pant (Midnight Navy)

F. Jackets - shall be a black, Spiewak 5302Z, the Horace Small, Generation

II jacket or Blauer Lightweight Softshell Fleece Jacket, model 4665.

XII. UNIFORM AND GROOMING SPECIFICATIONS FOR PARKING

ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL

A. Required Shirt

1. Men’s shirts shall be Flying Cross tropical weight long sleeved

#45W66 or short-sleeved #95R66 in the Silver/Lt. Grey color.

Ladies shirts shall be long sleeved #102W66 or short-sleeved

#152R66 in the Silver/Lt. Grey color. Only long sleeved shirts may

be worn with a plain black necktie or the Continental style tie.

City approved and provided shoulder patches and rockers are

required. (The rocker shall be ½” down from the shirts shoulder

seam. The top of the shoulder patch ¼” down from bottom of the

rocker).

2. Seniority stripes will be worn on long sleeve shirts.

3. Rank of Parking Enforcement Officer II will wear silver corporal

chevron pins on the collars of their required uniform shirts. The

chevron will be positioned vertically with the center of the insignia

on the line bisecting the angle of the point of the collar. The lower

outside edge being equal spaced from either side of the collar.

4. Rank of Parking Enforcement Supervisor will wear chevrons on

both sleeves of required uniform shirts. They will be blue in color

with gold trim upon a blue felt background and black outline. The

chevron is placed directly under the shoulder patch on both sleeves

of the shirt.

5. Rank of Sr. Parking Enforcement Supervisor will wear, one silver

bar on each side of the required uniform shirt collar. The insignia

will be centered between the top and bottom edge of each collar,

with the outer edge of the insignia one inch from the front edge of

the collar.

6. Crew neck t-shirts shall be worn and visible under the required

uniform shirts, (Except when wearing a tie) and must be solid

white or black in color. T-shirt sleeves shall not be visible beyond

the uniform sleeve. Female officers are required to wear a bra at all

times.

7. Ties shall be plain black and knotted with a four-in-hand style knot

using a clip-on or break-away feature. The bottom of the tie should

extend to or below the top edge of the belt. Female Officers are

authorized to wear the Continental-style tie as an option. (When

worn, the Continental-style tie shall appear to be an extension of

the collar). Tie clips may be worn and shall be city issued or plain

and silver in color.

B. Optional Shirt

1. An optional shirt shall be a Corner Stone-Select Snag Proof short

or long-sleeved polo shirt with microphone clips and dual pen

pockets. Men’s Style #CS410 or #CS410LS and Ladies style

#CS411. (Refer to Appendix “C” for detailed specifications – Page

45).

2. Undershirts are required when wearing a sport shirt. The

undershirt, if visible, shall be of the crew neck style and white or

black in color. The sleeves of the undershirt are not

to extend beyond the sleeve of the uniform shirt.

C. Pants

Shall be black in color. Trousers shall match Red Kap #PT21, Dickies

#874 or Polyester trouser Tact Squad #7002. All pants shall be flat front,

straight legged, without pleats and tag free.

D. Optional Pants

1. Optional pant shall be black in color, cargo pant 511 PDU #74326

2. Optional pant shall be black in color, cargo pant 511 Stryke #74369

E. Optional Shorts

The hemline on all shorts shall be no higher than mid-thigh length and

shall not extend beyond the top of the kneecap.

1. Shall be the black, hemmed cargo pants 511 PDU #74326.

2. Shall be black 511 Stryke Shorts #73327.

F. Jackets and Sweaters

1. Jackets and sweaters shall be black in color and shall conform to

the following requirements: All sweaters and jackets will have

City approved and provided shoulder patches and rockers. Name

and badge holder tabs shall be affixed. Name can also be stitched

with gold thread on approved jackets. All buttons shall be silver or

black in color. Jackets shall only be worn over an approved

uniform shirt or turtleneck. Sweaters may be worn over a required

uniform shirt, optional polo shirt, turtleneck or over a black crew

neck t-shirt. All undershirts worn with sweaters shall be black in

color.

2. Parking Enforcement Supervisors will wear chevrons on both

sleeves. They will be blue in color with gold trim upon a blue felt

background and black outline. The chevron is placed directly under

the shoulder patch on both sleeves of the jacket.

3. Sr. Parking Enforcement Supervisor will wear, one silver bar on

each side of the jacket collar. The insignia will be centered

between the top and bottom edge of each collar, with the outer

edge of the insignia one inch from the front edge of the collar.

G. Required Jacket

Standard lightweight chill chaser. The chill chaser shall be the Fechheimer

#42151, available with optional zip-in lining.

H. Optional Jacket and Sweaters

1. Tuffy design with fur collar.

2. G-1 Flight Suit leather jacket.

3. Blauer #4273 Cruiser Patrol jacket.

4. Cardinal windbreaker #C-745.

5. Optional outerwear sweaters shall conform to the Horace Small

#RN57629 or Fechheimer Windstopper #00831 (jersey knit lined),

#00821 (unlined).

I. Dickeys and turtlenecks shall be black in color, close-knit, plain pullover

and without design.

J. Belts and Leather Gear

All leather gear shall be of a plain, smooth leather design, originally black

in color. Belts shall be Chambers #38195, or specifically designed uniform

belt, with a minimum width of 1”, maximum width of 1-3/4”, with a plain,

square buckle, silver in color. Black leather Velcro belts are acceptable.

Utility belts are optional and shall be plain smooth black leather or plain

black nylon. All accessories must match outermost belt, with the exception

of assigned equipment. Mobile phone cases shall be plain and black in

color.

K. Footwear, Boots, Shoes, and Socks

1. Oxford style shoes, dress boots, or combat boots; including those

with cloth side panels may be worn. They shall be all black, have

a round plain or capped toe, be low heeled, with smooth leather or

Corafram uppers and be capable of receiving a high gloss shine.

All uniform footwear must be maintained in good repair and have

a presentable shine. Socks, if visible, shall be black in color.

2. Optional walking shoes shall be an athletic walking style or cross

training, plain black, leather, smooth polish with no contrasting

stripes or design and have minimal toe stitching. They shall be

leather upper, with minimal side nylon mesh. High top style with

nylon mesh side panels are also acceptable. Both styles can be

worn with long pants.

3. Shoes worn with shorts shall be black in color, low top, walking

style or cross training, athletic style shoe with no contrasting

stripes or designs. They shall be leather upper, with minimal side

nylon mesh. Socks, solid black in color, shall be worn with the

approved athletic style shoe and must be above the ankle and

below mid-calf in length. Boots may not be worn with shorts.

4. All shoes shall be maintained in a clean and un-scuffed manner.

L. Hats

Hats are optional and shall be black in color. All hats, caps, and visors

shall be uniform style, worn facing forward in the manner designed with a

City approved embroidered badge. (Refer to MEA MOU Appendix “D”).

1. Baseball/Ponytail cap – Solid front, specifically designed uniform

style of cloth material.

2. Ranger Hat – Does require badge and tassels.

3. Visor – Solid front, cloth material.

4. Knit Cap – Plain, with folded cuff, without visor.

M. Foul Weather Gear

Shall consist of department-assigned gear. Rubber rain boots shall be plain

and black in color.

N. Optional Weather Gear

Yellow polyurethane/nylon raingear #RN 84965.

O. Optional Accessories

Gloves shall be plain, black in color and wrist length. Fingerless gloves

are not permitted unless prescribed by a physician. Fanny packs shall be

plain and black in color. Plain, black neck scarves may be worn under

approved jackets and sweaters.

P. Non-Uniform Items

The combination of non-authorized clothing and uniform items is

prohibited while on duty. A cover garment shall be worn during travel to

and from work and may be worn during lunch and breaks. Cover garments

shall be removed whenever employees are performing their work duties in

the field or office environments.

Q. Issued Safety Equipment

1. All Officers assigned to field duty shall carry City-issued defensive

chemical agents (i.e. pepper spray).

2. City-issued whistle and flashlight shall be available in the field.

R. Maternity uniforms

Maternity uniforms, other than tailoring, shall be equivalent to the

standard uniform requirements outlined in this policy.

S. Uniform

The uniform will be separated into the following three categories:

1. CLASS A – Long-sleeved required shirt and tie, required long

pants and required boots.

2. CLASS B – Short or long-sleeved required shirt, required long

pants and required boots.

3. CLASS C – Combination of required short or long-sleeve shirt or

optional short or long-sleeve polo shirt with shorts, cargo pants,

required pants, athletic shoes and combat boots. Shorts shall not be

worn with long-sleeved required shirts, or boots.

T. Management has the authority to declare “Uniform of the Day”. Required

uniforms shall be available at all times. In Cases where Class B is

designated, management will decide which shirt shall be worn.

XIII. UNIFORM SPECIFICATIONS DURING DEPARTMENT-WIDE

EMERGENCIES (PLANE CRASH, FIRES, TERRORIST ATTACK, ETC.)

In the event of a department-wide emergency and/or in situations where it is

likely that the class B uniform will be damaged, sworn personnel are authorized to

wear the approved class C tactical uniform as noted in Section IV; Authorized

Class C Tactical Uniform. Once the threat of damage to the uniform has passed,

sworn personnel will revert back to their normal operations uniform.

XIV. APPEARANCE GUIDELINES

A. During any work times such as light duty or special assignments when

uniforms are not worn, employees are expected to conform to the

following:

1. All City employees shall maintain a professional appearance

through appropriate attire reflecting the specific requirements of

his/her job duties.

2. All employees shall dress in clean clothing, free of tears.

3. Each employee shall maintain an inoffensive level of personal

hygiene.

4. Each employee shall wear all required safety equipment.

5. For office personnel, shorts, tank or midriff tops, see-through

clothing and flip-flops style shoes are inappropriate.

6. For office personnel whose job assignments include contact with

the public, sweat or jogging outfits or t-shirts of any kind are

inappropriate.

7. Field personnel shall wear full shirts and pants or approved shorts,

as well as sturdy, enclosed shoes for safety reasons. For field

personnel, inappropriate apparel includes tank or midriff tops, see-

through clothing and cut-off shorts. For field personnel whose job

assignments include contact with the public, t-shirts of any kind

are inappropriate.

8. No employee may wear any article of clothing, which bears

sexually suggestive or profane symbols or words.

9. Exceptions to these guidelines include the following or similar

circumstances:

a. Uniformed personnel.

b. Special occasions designated by the Department Director or

designee.

c. Employees relocating offices or performing other atypical

or unusual job duties.

B. These guidelines establish minimum standards normally applicable. They

will be reasonably applied in order to accommodate the various situations

not susceptible to enumeration. The information on this page was made

by and between the City of San Diego and San Diego Municipal

Employees’ Association and can be found in the Memorandum of

Understanding, under Appendix D.

XV. SPECIAL EVENT TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND RETIRED SENIOR

VOLUNTEER PATROL (RSVP) UNIFORM AND GROOMING

SPECIFICATIONS

A. Uniform shirt - the shirt shall be long or short sleeve, light blue in color,

by Conqueror, or the equivalent. Undershirts will be worn and will be of

the white, crew neck type when short sleeves are worn. The sleeves of the

undershirt are not to extend beyond the sleeve of the uniform shirt to

where it can be seen.

D. Pants - shall be tailored, wash and wear and navy blue in color,

Fechheimer #26240, or equivalent.

C. Jackets - jackets shall be a black, lightweight windbreaker type, "Chill

Chaser" or Fechheimer #42151 style available with zip-in lining and silver

buttons.

D. Shoulder patches - shall be blue in color with "City of San Diego" across

the top. A "Traffic Controller" or “Volunteer” rocker will be placed on

each uniform sleeve ½ inch down from the seam. The top of the shoulder

patch will be affixed ¼ inch down from the bottom of the rocker.

E. Belt shall be black leather with plain silver buckle.

F. Boots and shoes shall be black, plain toe, and presentably shined.

G. Socks shall be plain black.

H. Hairstyle shall conform to San Diego Police Department standards for

sworn uniformed personnel.

I. RSVP’S – Additional details are available in the RSVP Operations

Manual.

J. Optional accessories:

1. Gloves shall be plain black, wrist length, leather or cloth, (no

fingerless gloves).

2. Neck scarf shall be plain black with no tassels.

3. Jackets shall be the standard authorized jacket for uniformed

officers with silver buttons.

4. Dickies and Sweaters - the wearing of either the black turtleneck

sweater or black Dickie under long sleeve uniform shirt, in lieu of

ties, is acceptable. These items may not be worn with short-

sleeved shirts.

a. The sweater manufactured by “San Francisco Knitting

Mills” has been approved as part of the RSVP uniform.

The sweater must have the SDPD uniform patches and

RSVP rockers sewn on the shoulders as on other RSVP

uniforms, and the sweater must have a badge

holder/grommet, and name tag holder/grommet sewn on to

hold the badge and name tag as on other RSVP uniforms.

The sweater is approved for RSVP USE ONLY.

#5510- SFKM, Navy Blue 100% Acrylic Heavyweight zip-

front cardigan with 2 pockets.

5. Hat - HENSCHEL HAT COMPANY, Model “Crushable Breezer”,

Aussie style, solar weave, 3” flat brim, dark Royal Blue color. May

be worn during patrol duties. The chin strap/tie down must be

removed. No patches, attachments or insignia are to be attached to

the hat. The hat is approved for RSVP USE ONLY.

K. Special Event Traffic Controllers - Only.

1. Shorts – Blauer Brand. Dark Navy.

Men’s 8841 or 8841-1. Women’s 8841W or 8841W-1.

2. When wearing shorts, all-white low top athletic tennis or jogging

type shoes will be worn. Socks will be plain white crew length.

XVI. UNIFORM AND GROOMING SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLICE CADETS

A. The uniform shirt shall be long or short sleeve, 100% worsted wool or the

45% worsted wool/55% Dacron polyester, washable material, light blue in

color. Undershirts will be worn and will be of the white, crew neck type

when short sleeves are worn. The sleeves of the undershirt are not to

extend beyond the sleeve of the uniform shirt to where it can be seen.

B. Pants shall be either 100% worsted wool, or the 45% worsted wool/55%

Dacron polyester blend, washable, SDPD Blue in color.

C. Ties shall be plain black in color of the four-in-one hand style with a clip-

on or other break away feature. The bottom of the tie must not extend

below the top of the trouser belt. Female cadets are authorized to wear the

continental style tie as an option.

D. Jackets shall be the standard authorized jacket for uniformed officers with

silver buttons.

E. Patches shall be the Department approved patch with a "Cadet" rocker

placed on each uniform sleeve ½ inch down from the seam. The top of the

shoulder patch will be affixed ¼ inch down from the bottom of the rocker.

F. Belt shall be of black leather, plain, 1" to 1-3/4" wide. Chromium harness

type buckle.

G. Cadet Leather gear

1. Leather gear and leather like gear shall be of plain leather design,

black in color. Velcro belts are acceptable.

2. Belt buckle, if worn, shall be chromium, colonial style.

3. Cadets shall wear a plain leather duty belt containing a radio

holder. Any other leather accessories worn on the duty belt shall

be plain black leather and if applicable, with chromium snaps.

4. Trouser belts shall be plain black leather, minimum width 1",

maximum 1-3/4", with side loop and chromium square buckles.

Velcro belts are acceptable.

H. Boots and shoes shall be black, plain toe and have a presentable shine.

I. Hair shall be styled in conformance with the San Diego Police

Department's style for sworn uniformed officers.

J. Optional accessories

1. Gloves shall be plain black, wrist length, leather or cloth, (no

fingerless gloves).

2. Jewelry shall conform to the same standards that apply to sworn

uniformed officers.

XVII. APPROVED HANDGUNS and HOLSTERS

The Range Master shall maintain a current list of approved handguns and holsters.

See the Resource Library/Range Resources for details.

XVIII. APPROVED IMPACT WEAPONS & BRAVO EQUIPMENT

A. All sworn personnel who meet one of the following requirements are

authorized to purchase and carry the fixed 26” or 29” wooden straight

baton:

1. Completed the Defensive Tactics Portion of ROT 1998-2000

2. Received straight baton training through the Basic Police

Academy; or,

3. Completed a P.O.S.T. approved training course on the expandable

or straight baton.

The baton must be black in color, straight wood grain with no

blemishes or designs and made of 2

generation hickory wood.

All officers opting to purchase the baton are required to have a

grommet and baton ring. No strings, straps or thongs of any kind

are permitted.

B. Uniformed officers must carry one or more Department approved impact

weapon. Officers shall have the option to carry the straight wooden baton,

PR-24 side handle baton or OPNs (Orcutt Police Nunchakus, when

trained), on their duty belt. Officers who choose to carry an approved

impact weapon other than the PR-24 baton or straight stick baton shall

have a baton readily available for field incidents (i.e., crowd control).

C. The expandable side handle baton and the expandable straight baton are

both authorized for use by uniformed sworn personnel as optional

equipment. All personnel who did not receive academy training in the use

of these specific batons must receive Department-approved certification

through In-Service-Training prior to carrying the weapon. Upon

successful completion of the certification, a written authorization form

will be placed in the officer's training and divisional files. Officers may

only purchase and use the Monadnock Expandable Side Handle Baton

(PR-24X) 24" model. There are several approved expandable straight

baton manufactures. Officers may only purchase and use the ASP,

Winchester, Monadnock, and Casco expandable straight batons in the 16”,

21”, and 26” lengths.

D. Officers and supervisors assigned to Bravo Company shall be responsible

for maintaining the additional issued equipment. The Bravo equipment

shall be accessible at all times in the event of activation.

XIX. APPEARANCE AND GROOMING

A. Members shall present a professional appearance at all times in dress and

grooming standards unless excused by the Chief of Police due to special

assignment. Clothes shall be clean and pressed. Members shall keep

their equipment in good serviceable working condition.

B. Unless otherwise directed, sworn male officers assigned to non-uniformed

functions shall wear a suit or sport coat, slacks, shirt and tie at all times

while on duty.

C. Unless otherwise directed, sworn female officers assigned to non-

uniformed sections shall dress in a business-like manner.

D. Court Attire - members shall wear appropriate business attire while

attending court as described in Section XIII, A and B. Members also have

the option of wearing a Department approved uniform.

E. Casual Friday attire shall only be acceptable on actual Fridays. Casual

dress shall represent appropriate business attire.

F. Grooming Standards

1. Male personnel

a. Male sworn member’s hair may not extend into the eyes or

otherwise interfere with the officer's vision. The back of

the hair may be cut in any style providing it does not extend

more than one inch below the top of the collar of a

Department approved uniform shirt when the head is held

erect. The hair shall be styled in such a fashion as not to

extend below the bottom of the hole of the ear. Hairstyles

shall be no longer than four inches from any part of the

head. Wigs or hairpieces must conform to the same

standards. Extreme hairstyles or hair treatment/color are

inappropriate. In no event should the length of the hair or

the style preclude the proper wearing of a helmet or field

protective masks.

b. Sideburns shall be trimmed so that they do not extend more

than 1/2 inch beyond the bottom of the earlobe and do not

flare more than 1/2 inch wider at the bottom than the width

of the sideburns. There must be distinct separation between

the mustache and sideburns.

c. Mustaches shall be kept neatly trimmed and well-groomed.

They shall not extend more than 1/2 inch beyond or below

the corner of the mouth. They shall not be waxed.

d. Police Department employees are not permitted to wear

beards without specific authorization by the Chief of Police

or by authorization via the Reasonable Accommodation

process.

Reasonable Accommodation: Officers who have a

reasonable accommodation to wear a beard on file with the

Human Resources Department shall conform to the

following standards:

The beard shall be neatly groomed, uniform, and

professional in appearance. The beard hair should be cut as

close to the skin as possible without causing irritation and

shall not exceed a maximum length of ½ inch in length. No

insignias, ID numbers or other designs are authorized.

See Air Purifying Respirators (APRs)/Gas Masks for

related beard procedures (Section XIX).

e. Jewelry and ornamentation such as choker-type necklaces

shall not be worn with the uniform. Religious or

identification type necklaces may be worn, but on a chain

long enough not to be visible when worn with the short

sleeve, open collar uniform shirt. The wearing of earrings

is expressly prohibited. Only certain undercover officers

can wear earrings while on assignment in the field with

commanding officer approval. Rings should be kept to a

minimum. Bracelets, other than medical identification

types, are not to be worn.

f. Watch bands, eyeglass frames, and eyeglass holders will be

of conservative or dark colors. Bright or neon colors are

prohibited.

2. Female personnel

a. Hair shall be worn in a neat style. Extreme hairstyles or

extreme coloring shall be inappropriate. The length of the

hair, for uniform personnel, shall not be worn below the

bottom of the collar of a Department approved uniform

shirt. If the hair is longer than described, it must be worn

up in a neat fashion and securely fastened. Barrettes may

be worn to keep the hair in place, but shall be plain gold,

silver or a dark base color. All hairstyles shall be no longer

than four inches from any part of the head. Wigs or

hairpieces must conform to the same standards. In no event

should the length of the hair or the style preclude the proper

wearing of a helmet or field protective masks.

b. The use of makeup shall be conservative.

c. Fingernails shall be professional in color and length. They

shall be no more than 1/4 inch past the fingertips.

Fingernail jewelry, multicolored and neon nails are

prohibited.

d. Jewelry shall be limited with consideration to officer safety

and professionalism. Choker-type necklaces shall not be

worn with the uniform. Religious or identification type

necklaces may be worn on a chain long enough not to be

visible when worn with the short sleeve, open collar

uniform shirt. When in uniform, earrings shall be plain,

stud-type and no more than 1/4 inch across. The wearing

of more than one pair of earrings is prohibited. Bracelets,

other than medical identification types, are not to be worn.

Rings should be kept to a minimum.

e. Watch bands, eyeglass frames, and eyeglass holders will be

of conservative or dark colors. Bright or neon colors are

prohibited

f. Skirts shall be no more than three inches above the knee or

longer than ankle length. If stockings are worn, extreme

patterns and designs are prohibited.

g. Conservative necklines will be worn.

h. Heels shall not be over three inches in height.

i. No sandals

j. Jewelry shall not be excessive

XX. COURT ATTIRE

Court Attire - Members shall wear appropriate business attire while attending

court as described in Section XIII, A and B. Members also have the option of

wearing a department-approved uniform.

XXI. AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS (APRs)/GAS MASKS

A. Air Purifying Respirators (also known as gas masks) are a necessary piece

of safety equipment used to protect personnel when exposed to chemical

agent environments such as OC (Oleoresin Capsicum ) and CS (Corson and

Stoughton) gases. The sides of a person’s face must be free of hair or other

debris in order for the gas mask to seal properly.

B. Air Purifying Respirators or Gas Masks include three types of

deployments

1. Annual Respiratory Protection Program (ARRP) Fit Testing

a. CAL OSHA regulations in California Code of Regulations,

Title 8, Section 5144 (f) require annual gas mask fit testing

for all personnel who are issued a gas mask. Section 5144

(g) prohibits any facial hair growth along the area of the face

where the gas mask normally provides a seal.

b. The Critical Incident Management Unit (CIMU) is

responsible for scheduling personnel to complete Annual

Respiratory Protection Program Fit Testing.

2. Emergency Gas Mask Deployments

a. It may be necessary for personnel to don a gas mask as part

of an operation where a chemical agent environment is

expected.

3. Training Gas Mask Deployments

a. Personnel may be required to don a gas mask during

scheduled training.

C. Facial Hair- Personnel issued a gas mask shall ensure that no hair or other

debris compromises the effective seal of the gas mask when properly

attached to the employee’s face.

D. Beards - Reasonable Accommodation

1. Personnel are not authorized to wear a beard without specific

authorization from the Chief of Police. There may be times when a

Reasonable Accommodation is granted for an employee to wear a

beard. The Department must balance the medical safety of personnel

with other potential life-threatening risks should an

officer/employee be exposed to a chemical agent environment

without proper gas mask protection.

2. Employees with a Reasonable Accommodation on file with the

Human Resources Department, which authorizes the wearing of a

beard, shall conform to the following beard standards:

a. The beard shall be neatly groomed, uniform, and

professional in appearance. The beard hair should be cut as

close to the skin as possible without causing irritation and

shall not exceed a maximum length of ½ inch in length. No

insignias, ID numbers or other designs are authorized.

3. Annual Respiratory Program Fit Test

a. Personnel who have authorization from the Chief of Police

or Reasonable Accommodation process to wear a beard will

be required to have a clean shave as defined by having no

hair on the face which could affect the proper seal of a

department-issued Air Purifying Respirator (APR), prior to

engaging in the gas mask fit test. Personnel shall not prolong

or delay in scheduling gas mask fit testing to avoid shaving

their beard. Once contacted by a gas mask test coordinator,

personnel shall have 30 calendar days to arrive at the testing

facility clean-shaven and ready to complete the test.

b. Once successful gas mask fit testing is achieved, personnel

who have authorization from the Chief of Police or

Reasonable Accommodation process to wear a beard may

grow the beard back while conforming to established beard

standards.

4. Emergency Gas Mask Deployments

Personnel who have authorization from the Chief of Police or

Reasonable Accommodation process to wear a beard shall keep a

shave kit (a minimum of one useable disposable razor) in their gas

mask storage bag or immediately available to their person in the

event a situation arises requiring the emergency donning of a gas

mask. The employee shall shave their face to the point which allows

a department-issued gas mask to properly seal. The safety seal is

designed to protect he wearer of the mask during chemical agent

exposure (CS, CN, and Oleoresin Capsicum type agents).

5. Training Gas Mask Deployments

Personnel who have authorization from the Chief of Police or

Reasonable Accommodation process to wear a beard will not be

required to remove the beard during training exercises.

XXII. UNIFORM AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE

A. The San Diego Police Department uniform conveys authority, uniformity,

and professionalism to the community and instills pride in those who wear

it. On occasion, our members, both sworn and civilian, have suggestions

that could potentially make members safer, more effective, and more

efficient in their assignment. In order to evaluate their suggestions, the

Uniform Safety and Equipment Committee (USEC) has been reinstated.

The committee’s purpose will be to evaluate and vote on uniform and safety

equipment recommendations.

B. The USEC committee members represent a diverse cross-section of all

divisions within the Department. Each member understands the various

needs of each assignment in the area of uniform and safety equipment.

The committee also includes a POA Director to serve as an expert on

issues relating to our current Memorandum of Understanding.

C. Procedure for submitting a proposal to USEC:

1. The USEC will meet on a quarterly basis or as needed. The

USEC’s chairperson will be a Department Lieutenant(s).

2. Those wishing to make a proposal must fill out the form titled,

“Uniform Safety Equipment Proposal”, located on the F:/ Drive /

Templates / Administrative. The completed form can be sent via

inter-office mail to Operational Support, MS 776 or e-mailed to the

current Operational Support Unit Sergeant. If you opt to send it

electronically, the proposal form located in the F Drive will need to

be converted from a PDF file to a Word document. To do so,

simply right click on the file, choose “Open with Word” and then

click “ok”.

3. The proposal should explain the current uniform and/or equipment

being utilized and why you believe your recommendation will

improve or enhance the Department’s performance.

4. Potential vendors should be identified on the form along with

projected costs associated with implementation of the proposal.

5. The person submitting the proposal will be given a date, time, and

location to present the proposal to the USEC. Presenters should be

prepared to answer any questions the USEC may have regarding

their proposal. The USEC may also request the presenter seek out

more information and/or data and re-submit their proposal.

6. Approval or disapproval of the proposal by the USEC will be

forwarded to the Captain of Operational Support for review.

7. The Captain of Operational Support will ultimately determine

whether or not the proposal will be forwarded to the Assistant

Chief of Special Operations.

8. If your proposal is approved by the USEC and the Captain of

Operational Support, it will be forwarded to the Assistant Chief of

Special Operations. The Assistant Chief of Special Operations will

either directly approve the request or refer the request to the

Chief’s Executive Committee where a final decision will be made.

9. The member will be notified of the decision, regardless of the

outcome, by the committee’s chairperson.

D. If a proposal is approved, the member making the proposal will work with

the Operational Support Unit to implement their proposal. The

Operational Support Unit will assess whether or not the Department

Policies and Procedures will need to be modified, or if additional

procedures are necessary.

2005 City of San Diego and Municipal Employee’s Association MOU -APPENDIX

“C”

Sport Shirt:

The approved sport shirt shall be an Outer Banks, plain and Heather sports grey

in color, without pockets. Men’s style #2100, or Men’s style #5011, and Ladies

style#2400. An approved Parking Enforcement Officer badge shall be

embroidered on the front left side. Officers’ first initial and last name shall be

embroidered in silver. Supervisors shall have the word “Supervisor” in script

under their name. There are three buttons on the men’s style and lady’s style

approved shirt. The bottom of the embroidered name block and the City seal on

the badge shall be aligned with the bottom button. The bottom button must be

fastened at all times. The City issued Parking Enforcement Officer metal badge

shall not be worn when wearing the sport shirt.

*To extend the life of the embroidery on your shirt, it is recommended that you

wash your shirt in cold water using a mild liquid detergent. Hang dry to prevent

shrinkage.

THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WAS MADE AND

ENTERED INTO ON JULY 1, 2005, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF

SAN DIEGO AND SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES’

ASSOCIATION (UNDER APPENDIX B – UNIFORMS)

PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS I AND II,

AND PARKING ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR

Items Required:

Slacks (5)

Belt

Tie

Hat (2) (optional)

Jacket (Chill Chaser) (1)

Shirt, Long or Short Sleeve (5)

Jacket (Tuffy) (1) (optional)

Radio Clip (Issued)

Gloves (optional)

Turtleneck Sweater (1) (optional)

Turtleneck Dickey (1) (optional)

Name Tag (issued)

PEO II Corporal Pin (1 set PEO II only)

Shorts (optional)

Sweater (optional)

Polo Shirt with logo (optional)

Shoes

Parking Enforcement Officers must maintain a minimum of 5 shirts and 5 pants or

shorts, which must include at least one pair of regular slacks, one required long

sleeve shirt and one required short sleeve shirt.