-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
1/28
ChicagoPoliceDepartment
UniformandPropertyU0401PERSONALAPPEARANCE,UNIFORM/CITIZEN'SDRESSANDEQUIPMENT
ISSUEDATE: 08June2015 EFFECTIVEDATE: 12June2015RESCINDS:
U0401versiondated23December2014,U040104versiondated12December2013INDEXCATEGORY:
UniformandEquipmentSpecifications
Thisdirective:
A.
prescribesuniformsandauthorizedequipmentitemsforswornandcivilianmembers.
B.
setsforthuniform/equipmentspecificationsforswornandcivilianmembers.
C.
outlinesuniform,equipment,personalappearance,anddressrequirements
forswornandcivilianmembers.
D. continuestheUniformandPersonalEquipmentPolicyCommittee.
E.
informsmembersthat,forthepurposesofthisdirective,theterm"promoted"referstoanychangeintitlecodeorpaygrade.
F. informsmembersofthefollowingmajorrevisionstothisorder:
1.
Weatherexceptionsforfielduniformshavebeenrevised(U401,ItemVB)
2. The summer exemption regarding uniform caps has been
rescinded (U401,ItemVIID)
3.
Theroundcrowncapmaybewornwithalluniformconfigurations(U401,ItemVIIA)
4.
Formembershiredorpromotedonoraftertheeffectivedateofthisdirective:
a. certain outer garments must display the embroidered star,
namepatch,unitdesignator,andbackpatch(U401,ItemXIJ3).
b. certainoptionaluniform itemswillbecomeprescribed items
(U040101,ItemIIIA):
5. Definesthefollowingterms(U0401,ItemsXX,XXI,andXXII):
a. ConservativeBusinessAttire
b. CasualDress
c. CovertDress
6. Discontinuestheuseofthe:
a. summerdetailuniform
I. PURPOSE
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
2/28
b. knitcapand
c. baseballstyledcapasaprescribedoralternateuniformitem.
7. OutlinesDepartmentpolicyonthevisibilityoftattoos.
G. satisfiesCALEALawEnforcementStandardChapter41.
A. Allswornanduniformedcivilianmembersarerequiredto:
1. ownall prescribeduniformandequipment items for their rankor
position asspecifiedbytheprovisionsofthisdirective.
NOTE: Memberswill ownandmaintain all
prescribeduniformandequipmentitemsthatwerethecurrentapproveditemsonoraftertheirdateofhirememberswillnotwearanyuniformorequipmentitemthatwasapprovedpriortotheirdateofhireandsubsequentlyreplacedbyamorecurrentitem.
2. ifattired inuniformorcasualdress,wear theprescribedstar,name
tag,unitdesignator,and rank insigniaon theiroutermostgarmentand
inview to thepublic.Outermost garment includes uniform shirts,
overshirt orMOLLE vestcarrier,uniformjacket,andfleecejackets.
NOTE: Whenworn, all approved outermost uniform
garmentswilldisplay theprescribed star, name tag, unit designator,
andrankinsignia.
3. complywith theuniformstandardsandspecificationsestablishedby
thisandrelateddirectives.
4.
appearneatlyattired,properlyequipped,andmaintainproperhygienewhileonduty.
5. wear or carry only prescribed, alternate, or optional items
authorized by theDepartmentwhileonduty.
NOTE: Uniformed civilian members who receive a uniformallowance
are responsible for purchasing uniforms at theirown expense within
two pay periods after
employment.SpecificationsforuniformsandinsigniawillbedevelopedbytheResearch
andDevelopmentDivision and distributed
tolocalretailuniformestablishments.
6. adhere to uniform/citizen's dress standards while appearing
at dutyrelatedjudicialproceedings.
a.
Whenaswornmemberisattiredinuniformatthetimeofanarrest,thememberwillappearatrelatedjudicialproceedingsattiredinuniform.
b. When a sworn member is attired in conservative business
attire,casualdress,orcovertdressatthetimeofanarrest,thememberwillappear
at related judicial proceedings attired in either uniform or
II. RESPONSIBILITIES
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
3/28
conservative business attire as determined by themember's
bureauchief.
c. When a sworn member is subpoenaed to appear at
dutyrelatedjudicialproceedingsbut isnot thearrestingofficer,
themembermayappearattiredeitherinconservativebusinessattireoruniform.
B. AdherencetoUniformStandards
1. All supervisors have the responsibility and authority to
ensure that
uniformstandardsarestrictlyobservedbybothswornanduniformedcivilianmembers.Supervisors
will direct members to replace items which do not
meetspecifications or are worn beyond serviceability. Appropriate
action will
betakenwhenmembersfailtomeetuniform/citizen'sdressrequirements.
2. Any uniform and/or equipment item is subject to inspection by
supervisorypersonnel. Inspection of uniform apparel may include a
visual inspection
of"approved"ChicagoPoliceDepartmentgarmentlabels.
C. SpecialEventsAuthorizationTheuniform
forallswornmembersassigned tospecialeventsor
formaloccasionswillbespecifiedby theofficerwho issues
theorderestablishing theassignmentofpersonnel. Normally, the
uniform will be the seasonally prescribed dress uniform.White
glovesmay be specifiedwhenever the spring/fall or winter dress
uniform isauthorized.
D. AuthoritytoModify
1. When uniform/equipmentmodifications are anticipated by bureau
chiefs,
theResearchandDevelopmentDivisionmayberequestedtoassistindeterminingfeasibility.
2. Whenauniform/equipmentordressmodification
isadopted,awrittenbureaudirective will be issued. A copy will be
forwarded to the Research
andDevelopmentDivision.Modificationsofcovertdressrequirementsformembersassigned
to covert duties will not require the issuance of a written
bureaudirective.
3. Bureau chiefs may authorize the wearing of appropriate dress
for specificmemberswithintheirrespectivebureaus.
4. The Medical Administrator is authorized to allow exceptions
to uniform andequipment requirements for medical reasons.
Exceptions require a writtenauthorization. A copy will be retained
in themember's Personnel File in themember'sunitofassignment.
5.
ItemsnotlistedhereinorauthorizedformodificationmaybeevaluatedbytheUniformandPersonalEquipmentPolicyCommitteeforrecommendationtotheSuperintendentofPolice.
E. FormalDressPolicy
1.
TheFormalDressUniformistheClassAprescribeduniform,withblouse.
2. Members required to wear Formal Dress Uniform for ceremonial
or
otherdesignatedoccasionswillnotwearsoftbodyarmor,afieldequippedutilitybelt,or
carry a baton or handcuffs unless otherwise directed by an exempt
orsupervisorymember.
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
4/28
3. The blouse may be substituted by the reefer or overcoat with
priorauthorizationandnotificationbytheSuperintendent.
A. PostersdepictingChicagoPoliceDepartmentHaircutStandards
formaleand femalepersonnel are located throughout the Department.
These posters are offered as
aguideforinterpretingtheprovisionsofthisdirective.Supervisorypersonnelconductinginspectionswillensurecompliancewiththesestandards.
B. Onduty sworn and uniformed civilian members will be
wellgroomed and meet thefollowingstandards:
1. Headhairwillbeneatly trimmed,shaped,andarrangedandwillnot
interferewiththeexternaldesignoftheuniformcap.Foreheadhair(bangs),ponytails,braids,etc.,willnotprotrude
fromunder theuniformcap'sheadband.Abuntypehairstylemaybewornbelow
theedgeof thecapandabove thecollar.The uniform capwill fit firmly
and comfortably around the largest part of thehead.
2. Amalemember'shairwillnotextendbelowthe topedgeof
theuniformshirtcollar nor cover any part of the ear.A
femalemember's hairwill not
extendbelowthebottomedgeoftheuniformshirtcollar.
3. Sideburnsorhairworn in frontof theearswillbeneatly
trimmednotextendbelowthelowestpartoftheearnotbeflaredbeofevenwidthandendwithahorizontalline.
4. Headhairwillnot beadornedwithany
typeofornamentationnorbestyled,sculpted,orcarvedinradicalfashionssuchasmohawk,dreadlocks,punk,newwave,etc.
5. Hair color will be limited to colors that are natural to the
human species orconservativeartificialvariations.
6.
Hairpinsorbarretteswillnotbeconspicuous.Hatpins,exposedclips,andanyothertypeofornamentationisprohibited.
7.
Amember'sfacewillbecleanshaven.Mustachesarepermissibleandwillbeneatlytrimmedandnotbeexcessivelybushy,rolled,orcurled.Amustachewillnotextendbelowtheupperliporbeyondtheouterpointsofthemouth.
EXCEPTION:
UponwrittenapprovalfromtheMedicalAdministrator,beardsmaybeworn in
accordancewith proceduresoutlined in the Department directive
entitled "SkinConditionsAggravatedbyShaving."
8.
Awigorhairpiecewillconformtothesamestandardsasstipulatedfornaturalhair.
The wearing of a wig or hairpiece to disguise normal appearance
isprohibited.
C. Cosmetics will be applied conservatively. Exaggerated,
radical, or unusual cosmeticstylesareprohibited.
D. Fingernails will not extend beyond the finger tips and will
be kept clean. Fingernailcolors are limited to natural, clear, or
conservative artificial tones. Multicolored
orornamentallydecoratedfingernailsareprohibited.
III. PERSONALAPPEARANCE
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
5/28
E.
Forcivilianandswornmembers,tattoosandbodybrandingswillnotbevisiblewhileondutyorrepresentingtheDepartment,whetherinuniform,conservativebusinessattire,orcasualdress.
1.
Membersassignedtouniformdutywithtattoosorbodybrandingsontheirarmsorlegsthatarevisiblewhenwearingtheshortsleeveshirtorshortswillwearthe
prescribed longsleeve shirt and long pants with appropriate neck
wear,regardlessofseason.
2.
Membersassignedtoconservativebusinessattireorcasualdresswithtattoosor
bodybrandingson their armsor legswillwear appropriate attire to
covervisibletattoos.
3. Memberswith tattoosorbodybrandingson theirhands,
face,neck,orotherareanot coveredby a longsleeve shirt, longpants,
or appropriateattirewillcover themwith amatching skin tone adhesive
bandage or tattoo cover uptape.
4.
MembersassignedtocovertdresswilladheretostandardsapprovedbytheirbureauchiefconsistentwithitemXXIIofthisdirective.
NOTE: Shortsleeve shirts worn with tattoo coverup arm sleeves
areprohibited.
F. Members may be allowed to deviate from the above standards
with prior
writtenauthorizationfromtheirbureauchief.Thewrittenauthorizationwillbeforwardedtothemember'sunitofassignmentandmaintainedinthemember'spersonnelfileacopywillalsobeprovidedtothestationsupervisor/designatedunitsupervisor.
A. Uniform and personal equipment items are assigned a
specification number. Eachspecification references the technical
requirements of uniform and equipment
itemsauthorizedforusebyDepartmentmembers.
B. TheUniformandEquipmentSpecificationsshouldbeconsulted
fordetailed technicalspecifications and additional information
regarding authorizations and restrictions
onuniformandequipmentitemsdescribedinthisdirective.
C. The Uniform and Equipment Specifications can be accessed via
the DepartmentDirectiveSystem.
D. Should there be any contradiction in specifications between
the Uniform
andEquipmentSpecificationsandthisdirective,thisdirectivewilltakeprecedence.
A.
Departmentmemberswilluseand/ormaintainuniformandequipmentitemsprescribedfortheirrankorposition.
1. Summer uniform garments and equipment will be worn/used from
1 Junethrough30September.
NOTE: Uniformed members may choose to wear the long sleeveshirt,
whichwill bewornwith appropriate neckwear.Whenthe short sleeveshirt
isworn in
conjunctionwithauniformblouse/coat/jacket,appropriateneckwearwillbeworn.
IV. UNIFORMANDEQUIPMENTSPECIFICATIONS
V. SEASONALUNIFORMREQUIREMENTS
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
6/28
2. Summerorwinteruniformgarmentsandequipmentwillbeworn/used
from1Maythrough31Mayand1October
through31October,dependingupontemperature.
3.
Winteruniformgarmentsandequipmentwillbeworn/usedfrom1Novemberthrough30April.
4. The removable checkerboard cap band will be worn from 1
Novemberthrough30April.
B.
WeatherExceptionsforFieldUniformsSwornandUniformedCivilianMembers.
1. The jacket, with appropriate neckwear, may be worn when the
temperaturefallsbelow60degrees.
2. A long sleeve shirt and necktie or long sleeve shirt and
turtleneck/mockturtleneckmaybewornasanoutergarmentwhenthetemperaturereaches50degreesorabove.
3. The trooper cap may only be worn when the temperature falls
below 40degrees.
4.
Ashortsleeveshirt,opencollar,maybewornasanoutergarmentwhenthetemperaturereaches70degreesorabove.
EXCEPTION: Members with tattoos or body brandings visible
ontheir arms when wearing a shortsleeve shirt
willconformtoItemIIIEofthisdirective.
5. Thenylonmesh(ventilated)capisapprovedforsummeruseonly.
6. Thesweatermaybewornasa fielduniformoutergarmentat
themember'sdiscretion at any time of the year, unless the
assignment of the member
isgovernedbyadirectivewhichspecifiesarequireduniform.
a.
Whenwornasanoutergarment,thesweatermaybeworneitheropencollaredorwiththeappropriateneckwear.
b. When the sweater isnotwornasanoutergarment,
theappropriateneckwearmust beworn, i.e., a necktiewhenwornwith
theClassBuniformoraturtleneck,mockturtleneck,ordickeywhenwornwiththeClassCuniform.
7.
Whenaturtleneck/mockturtleneckisworn,thetopbuttonoftheuniformshirtwillbewornunbuttoned.
A. Spring/FallDressUniformSworn
1. Unit commanding officers will conduct an annual formal
inspection of thespring/fall dress uniform, including helmet,
flashlight, personal aerosol OCchemical device and holder,
rainwear, personal soft body armor,
respirator,andIllinoisFirearmsOwnerIdentification(FOID)cardbetween1and10May.
2. Unit commanding officers can verify the accuracy of a
member's helmet
VI. INSPECTIONS
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
7/28
numberbycontactingtheEquipmentandSupplySection.
3.
Makeupinspectionswillbeconductedanddeficiencieswillbecorrectedwithin7daysoftheformalinspection,oruponthemembersreturnfromanabsence(medical,furlough,etc.).
B. WinterDressUniformSworn
1.
Unitcommandingofficerswillconductanannualformalinspectionofthewinterdress
uniform, including the items listed in Item VIA1 of this
directive,between1and10November.
2.
Makeupinspectionswillbeconductedanddeficiencieswillbecorrectedwithin7daysoftheformalinspection,oruponthemembersreturnfromanabsence(medical,furlough,etc.).
C. FieldUniformsSwornandUniformedCivilianMembers
1. Stationsupervisors/designatedunitsupervisorswill:
a. inspectuniformedmembersateveryrollcall.
b. ensure that all members are properly and neatly attired with
onlyDepartmentauthorizeduniformandequipmentitems.
2. Deputy chiefs will make unannounced visits to roll calls at
units within
theirareastoobserveuniform/citizen'sdressinspections.
3. Inspectors from the InspectionsDivisionwillobserve roll call
inspectionsandreportanydeficienciesinaccordancewithexistingdirectives.
D.
SpecialEvents:Supervisorypersonnelwillinspectofficersundertheircommandatallspecialevents.
A. Theuniformcapforthe:
1. ClassAuniformis100%woolroundcrown.
2.
ClassBuniformistheroundcrown(yearround),nylonmesh(ventilated)cap(summeronly),orapprovedtroopercap(winter/temperatureappropriate).
3.
ClassCuniformistheroundcrown(yearround),nylonmesh(ventilated)cap(summeronly),ortroopercap(winter/temperatureappropriate).
B.
Thewoolroundcrowncapisauthorizedforwearwithbothdressandfielduniforms.
C.
Theclothroundcrown(Tactelnylon,Corduranylon,orAntronnylon,dependingupondateofhireandwinterjacket)isauthorizedforwearwithfielduniformsonly.
D. Departmentmembersare required towear
theappropriatecapwhenondutyunlessexigentcircumstancesexist.
E. Departmentmembersarenotrequiredtowearacapwhen:
VII. UNIFORMCAPS
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
8/28
1. inaDepartmentvehicle,or
2. inside aDepartment facility, unless standing roll call
inspection or otherwisedirectedbyasupervisor.
F.
Allroundcrowncaps,specializedcaps,andutilitycapswillonlybewornsothatthe:
1. billfacesforward,
2. sweatbandrestsagainsttheforehead,belowthehairline,and
3. bottomedgeofthecapisthesameheightabovebothears.
G. Thetroopercapwillonlybewornsothatthe:
1. shieldfacesforward,
2. bottomedgerestsagainsttheforehead,belowthehairline,and
3. bottomedgeofthecapisthesameheightabovebothears.
A. Shortsleeveuniformshirtswill be completely buttonedwith
theexceptionof the topcollarbutton.
B. Uniformshirtswillbe fully tucked into the trousersandwornso
that theshirtbuttonsare:
1. centeredonthefrontofthewearer,
2. verticallyalignedwitheachother,and
3.
inverticalalignmentwiththezipperedflyoftheuniformtrousers.
C. Theedgeof
theuniformshirtsplacket(onthewearersrightside)willalignverticallywiththerightedgeofthebeltbuckleandtherightedgeofthezipperplacketcreatingaproper"gigline."
D.
Thesleevesofundershirtswillnotextendbeyondthesleeveoftheuniformshirt.
E. NonDepartmentapproved turtleneck/mock turtleneck shirts,
coloredundershirts, andshirtswith
printedmessages/illustrationswhichmaybe seen
throughauniformshirtareprohibited.
F. Whenassignedtoadministrativeduties
insideapolicefacility,regardlessofseasonaluniformrequirements,uniformedmembersmayweartheprescribedshortsleeveshirtwithoutanecktie.
EXCEPTION:
MemberswithtattoosorbodybrandingsvisibleontheirarmswhenwearingashortsleeveshirtwillconformtoItemIIIEofthisdirective
G.
Whenasweateriswornasanoutergarment,theuniformshirtmaybeworneitherwithappropriate
neckwear or worn open collared as described in Item VB6 of this
VIII. UNIFORMSHIRTS
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
9/28
directive.
H. Members will not wear the embroidered star, nametag, and unit
designator on theuniformshirt.
A. When assigned to uniformed field duties, members will wear
the equipment belt inconjunctionwiththetrouserbelt.
B. Theequipmentbeltwillbewornsothat:
1. itcompletelycoversthetrouserbelt.
2.
therightedgeofthebuckle(onthewearersrightside)isinverticalalignmentwiththerightedgeofboththeshirtplacketandthezipperplacket.
3.
theendofthebelt(tail),afterthebuckle,willnotextendlessthan1ormorethan5pastthebuckle.
C. Formembers hired after 14 February 2012, aminimum of four
belt keepers will
bewornwiththetwobeltsystem:oneinfrontoftheholster,onebehindtheholster,onebehind
themagazinepouchor speed loader pouch, andoneat thebackof
thebeltsystem.
D. Formembers hired before 14February 2012, it is recommended
that aminimumoffour belt keepers be worn with the twobelt system:
one in front of the holster,
onebehindtheholster,onebehindthemagazinepouchorspeedloaderpouch,andoneatthebackofthebeltsystem.
E.
Sweaterswillbetuckedintothewaistbandofthetrouserorbloused.
1.
Thesweaterwillnotcoverorobscurethebeltoranyequipmentonthebelt.
2. Thebeltwillnotbeworndirectlyoverthesweater.
A.
Memberswillonlywearapproveduniformtrouserswhenassignedtouniformedduties.
B. Theuniformtrouserforthe:
1. ClassAuniformisthe100%woolfourpockettrouser.
2. ClassBuniformisthepolyesterblendfourpockettrouser.
3. ClassCuniformisthepolyesterblendcargotrouser.
C. Uniformtrouserswillnotbeblousedoveranyuniformfootwear.
A. InsigniaDisplay
IX. UNIFORMBELTS
X. UNIFORMTROUSERS
XI. UNIFORMINSIGNIAANDSERVICETENURE
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
10/28
1. Departmentswornmembersof the rankofsergeantandabovewillwear
theappropriate insignia of rank on their uniform outer garments,
consistent withItemXICofthisdirective.
2. Lieutenantsandabove:
a. will always wear the miniature insignia on both collar points
of
theshortandlongsleeveduniformshirtandthefullsizeinsigniaonbothepaulets
of all other outer uniformgarments excluding overshirt
vestcarriers.
b. may wear their insignia of rank using the embroidered
optiondescribedinUniformSpecificationNo.060403.
NOTE: The wearing of embroidered star, name tag, unitdesignation
attached by hook and loop, backPOLICEpatch,andrank insignia
isrequired if thememberwearsafleecejacket.
B. Insigniaofrankareasfollows:
1. SuperintendentofPolice4silvercoloredstars.
2. FirstDeputySuperintendent3silvercoloredstars.
3. Chief2silvercoloredstars.
4. DeputyChief1silvercoloredstar.
5. Commander,Coordinator,andDirector1silvercoloredoakleaf.
6. Captain2silvercoloredbars.
7. Lieutenant1silvercoloredbar.
8.
InspectorInspectorswillweartheuniformofcaptainofpolicewithnoinsigniaof
rankand theappropriateChicagoPolicegoldcoloredstaron
theiruniformoutergarment.
9. Sergeant3chevrons.
C. InsigniaPlacement
1. Stars
a.
Fullsizeinsigniawillbecenteredontheepauletandspacedevenlybetween
theepaulet buttonand the shoulder seam.The bottom twopointsof
thestarsare tobedirected toward the frontof
theuniform.Insigniawillbe1"insizeandhaveasmoothfinish.
b. Miniature insignia willbecenteredonahorizontal linebetween
thetopandbottomedgesofthecollar.Theleadingorforwardedgewillbe1/2"
fromthe frontedgeof thecollar.Theupperpointof the insigniawill
point toward the top edge of the collar. Insignia for single
anddoublestarswillbe5/8"insizeandhaveasmoothfinish.
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
11/28
2. OakLeaves
a. Fullsize insignia will be centered on the epaulet, with the
bottomedgeofthestemspaced1/2"fromtheshoulderseam.Insigniawillbe1"insizeandhaveafullyembossedfinish.
b. Miniatureinsigniawillbecenteredbetweenthetopandbottomedgesof
thecollar.Thebottomof theoak leafstemwillbedirected
towardthecollarpoint.The leadingedgeof the insigniawill
bespaced1/2"fromthefrontedgeofthecollar.Insigniawillbe3/4"insizeandhaveafullyembossedfinish.
3. Bars
a. Fullsize insignia willbecenteredon theepaulet,with the
lengthofthebar(s)paralleltotheshoulderseam.Thelongeredgeofthebar(s)willbespaced1/2"fromtheshoulderseam.Insigniawillbe1"insizeandhaveasmoothfinish.
b. Miniatureinsigniawillbecenteredbetweenthetopandbottomedgesof
thecollar.The longeredgeof thebar(s)willbespaced1/2"
from,andparallelto,thefrontedgeofthecollar.Insigniawillbe3/4"insizeandhaveasmoothfinish.
4. Chevrons
a. Three chevrons, as specified in the Uniform and
EquipmentSpecifications Manual, will be worn on all uniform shirts
and outergarments,with theexceptionof rainwear,bymembersof the
rankofsergeant.Chevronspointswillfaceup.
b.
Shirtplacementchevronswillbecenteredandsewnonbothuniformshirtsleeves,withtheupperpointofthechevron43/4"downfromtheshoulderseams.
c. Outergarmentschevronswillbecenteredandsewnonbothsleevesof all
outer garments,with the exception of rainwear,with the
upperpointofthechevron5"downfromtheshoulderseams.
5. PatchInsignia
a. A field trainingofficerpatch insignia,asspecified in
theUniformandEquipmentSpecifications,willbewornbyswornmembersappointedtothepositionoffieldtrainingofficeronalluniformshirtsanduniformoutergarments,withtheexceptionofrainwear.
b. The insigniawillbecenteredandsewnoneachsleeve.Thepointofthe
top of the insignia will be positioned between 4 3/4" and 5
1/2"fromtheshoulderseamforinsigniasewnonuniformshirtsand51/2"forallotheruniformoutergarments.
6.
CrossDepartmentchaplainswillweartheuniformoflieutenantofpolicewithno
insigniaof rank.Department chaplainswillweara
silvercoloredcrossoneach lapelof
theuniformblouseandovercoat.Acrosswillbewornnear thecollar points
on all other uniform outer garments including the uniform
shirt.TheappropriateChicagogoldcolored starwill bewornon
theuniformoutergarment.
D. UnitAssignmentDesignator
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
12/28
1. Eachmember will be issued two unit assignment designators
indicating
themember'scurrentassignment(i.e.,district,bureau,oroffice).
2. The unit assignment designator will be positioned so that it
will be clearlyvisible below the member's nameplate. The combined
nameplate/unitdesignatorwillbewornontheuniformoutergarment(exceptrainwear).
3. A sworn member who is transferred to another unit will return
Departmentissuedunitdesignatorstotheunitsecretaryoftheunitfromwhichthememberisbeingtransferred.Unitdesignatorswillbeissuedbytheunitsecretaryofthenewunitofassignment.
4. Lost unit assignment designatorswill be replaced at
themember's expense.Additionalunit
assignmentdesignatorsmaybepurchased from localuniformretailers.
5. Unit commandingofficerswillmaintain a sufficient supply of
unit assignmentdesignators. Unit assignment designators may be
requisitioned from
theEquipmentandSupplySectionviaaMaterialRequisitionform(CPD34.622).
E.
PrescribedStarsandCivilianBadgesSwornmembersandauthorizedcivilianmemberswillweartheprescribedstar/badgeasspecifiedintheUniformandEquipmentSpecifications.Theprescribedstar/civilianbadgewillbepositionedontheleftbreastoftheuniformoutergarment.
F. UniformCapShield/Insignia
1.
Uniformedpersonnelwillaffixtheprescribedcapshield/insigniatothefrontoftheroundcrowncap.
2.
Swornexemptpersonnel,captains,andlieutenantswillweara1/2"widegoldbraid
encircling the front half of the round crown cap. In addition,
exemptpersonnelcapswillhavethetopfrontofthevisorembroideredwithtwoarcsofoakleaveswithacornsingoldthread.
3.
Sergeantswillwearagoldcordencirclingthefronthalfoftheroundcrowncap.
4. Members authorized to wear the specialized cap will affix the
prescribedshoulder patch or an embroidered replica of the
prescribed shoulder
patch,commensuratewiththemember'srank,tothefrontofthecap.
G. ShoulderPatches
1.
Unlessotherwisespecified,theChicagoPoliceDepartmentshoulderpatchandtheCityofChicago
flagpatchwillbesewnonswornmembersshirtsandallotheruniformoutergarments(withtheexceptionofrainwear).
2. Uniformed civilianmemberswillwear the shoulder patch
prescribed for
theirjobtitleasoutlinedintheUniformandEquipmentSpecifications.
H. ServiceTenureInsignia
1. Service bars and stars will be positioned as outlined in the
Uniform andEquipmentSpecifications.
2.
Uponcompletionofthebelowlistedperiodofservice,uniformedmembersarerequired
towearservicebar(s)and/orstar(s)onuniformoutergarmentswith
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
13/28
theexceptionofshirts,rainwear,leatherjackets,woolovercoats,andsweatersauthorizedasanoutergarment.
a. 5years1bar.
b. 10years2bars.
c. 15years3bars.
d. 20years1goldstar.
e. 25years1goldstarand1bar.
f. 30years1goldstarand2bars.
g. 35years1goldstarand3bars.
h. 40years2goldstars.
I. DepartmentAwards
1. Department awards will be worn in a manner consistent with
the directiveentitled Proper Uniform Display and Order of
Precedence of DepartmentAwards.
2.
Departmentawardswillnotbewornonsweaters,fleecejackets,orrainwear.
J. OuterGarmentEmbroideredPatches
1. Outergarment embroidered patches are described in Uniform
SpecificationNo.060403.
2. Outergarmentembroideredpatchesconsistofthefollowingitems:
a. Starpatchwithmembersstarnumber,
b. Namepatchwithmemberscorrectlastname,
c. Unitdesignatorpatch,
d. Membersrankinsignia(lieutenantsandaboveonly),and
e. POLICEpatchforbackofselectgarments.
3. Swornmembers are authorized to wear outergarment embroidered
patchesonthefollowinguniformitems:
a. overshirtvestcarriers,
b. sweaters,
c. fleecejackets,
d. winterjackets.
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
14/28
NOTE:
Formembershiredorpromoted(changeintitlecodeorpaygrade)onoraftertheeffectivedateofthisdirectiveandforalloutergarmentspurchasedonoraftertheeffectivedateofthisdirective,allabovelistedoutergarmentswilldisplaytheembroidered
star, name patch/unit designator and backpatch(ifapplicable).
4.
Outergarmentembroideredpatcheswillnotbewornonuniformshirts,leatherjackets,reefers,blouses,orrainwear.
5. The POLICEpatchwill beaffixed to thebackofovershirt
vestcarriersandfleecejacketsonly.
6. Star patch, name patch,members rank, and POLICE back
patchmust besewndirectlyontothegarment.
NOTE: Outergarment embroidered patches cannot be
purchased,sold,orwornseparately.
7. Theunitdesignatorpatchmaybeaffixedwithhookandloop.
8. Rankinsigniawillnotbeaffixedtoovershirtvestcarriers.
A. The wearing of soft body armor, both the front and rear
panels, by all
swornmemberswhileintheperformanceoffielddutiesisMANDATORY.
1. The Department will provide the first issue of soft body
armor to all
swornmembers.Thisequipmentisclassifiedasthemember'spersonalequipment.
2. Individually,members are responsible for the care
andmaintenance of theirpersonalsoftbodyarmor.Should this itembecome
lost,stolen,damaged,orworn beyond serviceability, the individual
officer will be responsible forreplacement.
3. The chief of each bureau and the exempt commanding officer
for each unitwithin the Office of the Superintendent and the Office
of the First DeputySuperintendent will issue written directives
which designate, by dutyassignment, whichmembers under their
command are not required to wearsoftbodyarmor.
4. Sworn members who are not required to wear soft body armor
will have itreadilyavailableduringdutyhours.
B. AuthorizedSoftBodyArmor
1.
SwornmembersareauthorizedtousesoftbodyarmorthatmeetsorexceedsballisticProtectionThreat
Level II as prescribed in themost currentNationalInstitute of
Justice (NIJ) standard. Soft body armor will contain
amanufacturer'slabelattestingtoNIJcertification.
2.
Aswornmemberwillnotwearsoftbodyarmorwhichhassustainedtheimpactofagunshotorwhentheballisticpanelisripped,torn,punctured,creased,orotherwisedamaged.
XII. SOFTBODYARMOR
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
15/28
3. Authorized soft body armor will be constructed with aramid
fibers, such
asKevlar.BallisticpanelscontainingZylonfibersarenotauthorized.
C. ReplacementofSoftBodyArmor
1. A sworn member whose soft body armor is unavoidably damaged
in theperformance of duty may seek the temporary loan of soft body
armor bysubmitting a ToFrom Subject report directly to the Crime
Prevention
andInformationCenter(CPIC),addressedtotheFirstDeputySuperintendentandapprovedbythemember'sstationsupervisor/designatedunitsupervisor,alongwithcopiesofrelateddocuments.
2. Amember
issuedtemporaryreplacementsoftbodyarmorwillberesponsibleforthepropercare,laundering,maintenance,andreturnofthesoftbodyarmortoCPIC.
3.
TemporaryissueDepartmentsoftbodyarmorwillbereturnedtoCPICwithin14daysfromthedateofissue.Ifthemembermustretainthesoftbodyarmorfor
more than 14 days, a ToFromSubject report requesting
anextension,addressedto theFirstDeputySuperintendentandapprovedby
themember's station supervisor/designated unit supervisor, will be
submitteddirectly to CPIC. This report will contain an explanation
of the need for anextension.
4. With theapproval of theSuperintendent, theDepartmentwill
arrange for thereplacementofanybodyarmorwhichsavedtheofficer
fromserious injuryordeath,atnocosttothemember.
D. During theDepartmentwinteruniform
inspection,allswornmemberswillpresent
thefollowingitemstotheirunitcommandingofficerforinspection:
1. Both front and back ballistic vest panels, each exposed with
appropriateidentificationpatchesattachedbythemanufacturer.
2. Ballisticpanelcarrier.
3. Approvedovershirtvestcarrier,ifused.
E.
Theunitcommandingofficerwillinspecteachmembersballisticpanelstoensuretheymeet
uniform specifications.Memberswho present panels that do notmeet
uniformspecifications will be advised to replace such panels with
panels that conform toDepartmentspecifications.
A.
Thepolyester/cottonballisticpanelcoverwillnotbewornexposed.
B. Theovershirt vest carrierwill beworn over the uniform shirt
andmaybeworn yearround.
C.
Theapprovedblackovershirtvestcarriermaybewornovertheapprovedsweaterwiththefollowingrestrictions:
1.
Thesweaterwillbetuckedintothewaistbandofthetrouserorbloused,
2. Thesweatermustbeapulloverstyle,
NOTE: The overshirt vest carrier will not be worn over a
zipup
XIII. SOFTBODYARMORCOVER/CARRIER
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
16/28
sweater.
3. All other specifications regarding the approved sweater and
black ballisticcarrierwillbefollowed.
NOTE: Blue and white overshirt vest carriers will not be worn
over thesweater.
D.
TheDepartmentauthorizesuseofthefollowingsoftbodyarmorcarriers:
1. CorduraNylonOvershirtCarrier a carrier that resembles a
uniform
shirtwithoutsleevesoracollar.Theuniformovershirtcarrier:
a. willbeblackincolor,
b. willbemadeofCorduranylon,
c. maybewornasanoutergarmentwhentheshirt
isauthorizedasanoutergarment,
d. mayhaveoptionallowerslitpockets,and,
e. maybewornwithleatherorsyntheticleatherdutygear.
NOTE: All Cordura overshirt carriers purchased on or after
theeffective date of this directive will display the
embroideredstar,nametag,unitdesignationattachedbyhookandloop,andback"POLICE"patch.
2.
MOLLEOvershirtCarrieracarrierthatallowsfortheattachmentofMOLLEcompatiblepouches.TheMOLLEovershirtcarrier:
a. willbeblackincolor,
b. willbemadeofCorduranylon,
c. maybewornasanoutergarmentwhentheshirt
isauthorizedasanoutergarment,
d. may only be worn with the Class C uniform as described in
theDepartmentdirectiveentitled"UniformClassifications,"and
e. mayonlybewornwithballisticnylondutygear.
NOTE: MOLLEovershirt carrierswill display theembroidered
star,nametag,unitdesignationattachedbyhookand
loop,andbackPOLICEpatch.
3. BusinessAttireCarrieracarrier
thatresemblesaconventionalvestwhichmaybewornwithasuitorsportcoat.Thebusinessattirecarrierwillbeofacolor
and fabric which is compatible with conservative business attire.
Thiscarrier is authorized for use by members authorized to wear
conservativebusinessattireasdefinedinthisdirective.
NOTE: Any blue or whitecolored soft body armor carrier purchased
andwornpriorto18October2010willremainapprovedforthelifetimeof
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
17/28
thatcarrier.Quiltednylonsoftbodyarmorcarrierswillnotbewornas
outer garments unless themember is engaged in a
temporaryindoorassignment.
E. Softbodyarmorcarrierswillnothaveany
firearmholstersewnonorattached to itsexterior.
F.
Whenworn,overshirtcarrierswillbefastenedorsecuredinamannerconsistentwiththeirconstructionovershirtcarrierswillnothangopenorunfastened.
A.
Swornmembersarerequiredtopossesahelmet,faceshield,andcarryingbagandtohavetheseitemsreadilyavailableatalltimes.
B. Sworn members are responsible for the care and maintenance of
the helmet, faceshield,andcarryingbag.
C. If the helmet is lost, stolen, or damaged, the member will
submit a copy of
theappropriatecasereportandotherapplicablereportstotheirunitcommandingofficer.
D. Thehelmetwillbewornwhen:
1. operatingamotorcycleorPoliceAllPurposeVehicle(PAPV).
NOTE: An alternate Departmentissued vehicle use duty helmetmay
be worn at the direction of the appropriate unitcommanding officer
provided its certified protectionconformstoFMVSS218(D.O.T.).
2. directedbyaDepartmentbureauordivisionorder.
3. directedbyarankingofficerduringanemergencysituation.
NOTE: Thehelmetwillbewornwithallstrapsproperlyfastened.
E. The member's star number will be affixed to the helmet
immediately above andfollowing the contour of the points of the
star emblem. Star numbers can
berequisitionedfromtheEquipmentandSupplySection.
F.
MembersassignedtobicyclepatrolorSegwaydutieswillweartheDepartmentissuedbicyclesafetyhelmetwhenengagedinmobilepatrol.Thehelmetwillbewornwithallstrapsproperlyfastened.
G.
Headcoverswornunderthehelmetforwarmthwillbeblackornavyblueincolor.
A. In accordance with the Department directive entitled
"Restraining Arrestees"
andrelateddirectives,swornmembers,whileperformingfieldduties,arerequiredtocarryanduseapprovedhandcuffs/disposablerestrainingdevices.
B.
Swornmemberswhosedateofappointmentisafter1December1991arerequiredtoownandcarryDepartmentapprovedhandcuffs.
XIV. DEPARTMENTHELMETREQUIREMENTS
XV. HANDCUFFS/RESTRAININGDEVICES
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
18/28
C. Handcuffs / disposable restraining devices will be carried
concealed or within aprescribedcarryingcase.
A. The prescribed flashlight , auxiliary flashlight , and
optional flashlight holder willconform to the specifications
described in the uniform specification entitledFlashlights.
B. The prescribed flashlight will be carried by all uniformed
Department membersassignedtofieldduties.
C. Uniformed members assigned to field duties may carry an
auxiliary flashlight inadditiontotheprescribedflashlight.
D. Members assigned to casual, conservative, or covert dress may
carry an auxiliaryflashlightinlieuoftheprescribedflashlight.
E.
MembersofspecializedunitswhohavewrittenapprovalonfilefromtheircommandingofficerareauthorizedtouseDepartmentissued
lightingdeviceswhichdiffer
fromthespecificationstatedabovewhileintheperformanceoftheirassignedduties.
F. Flashlights are prohibited for use as an attachment to or
designed to attach to animpactweapon.
G.
Theprescribedflashlight,auxiliaryflashlight,andoptionalflashlightholderarepersonalequipmentitemsandeachmemberisresponsibleforthecareandmaintenanceofthisequipment.
H. Pistolmounted lights are authorized under the Department
directive entitledSemiautomaticPistolMountedLights.
A.
TheBDUandRiotControlKitequipmentaredescribedinUniformSpecificationsNo.U060306andU060305,respectively.
B. BDUsand/orriotcontrolkitequipmentwillonlybeworn:
1. byswornDepartmentmembers.
2. uponauthorizationbythechiefoftheappropriatebureau.
C. No other itemswill be worn by any Chicago Police officer with
the BDU and/or
riotcontrolequipmentunlessauthorizedbythechiefoftheappropriatebureau.
D.
NoapprovedoptionalitemswillbewornwiththeBDUorriotcontrolequipmentsothatitcoversorobscuresthewearingofficersnameorstarnumber.
E.
Uponauthorizationfromanincidentcommander,officersassignedtoanincidentwhoarewearingtheriotcontrolequipmentmaywearaprotectivebalaclavaprovidedthatthebalaclavais:
1. blackincolor,and
XVI. FLASHLIGHTS
XVII. BATTLEDRESSUNIFORM(BDU)ANDRIOTCONTROLKITEQUIPMENT
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
19/28
2. worninsuchamannerthatthefaceisnotcovered.
F.
OfficersmaywearanapprovedtacticalshirtinlieuoftheBDUshirtprovided:
1.
theofficerwearsablackovershirtvestcarrierand/orriotgearoverthetacticalshirt,and
2. the officer doesnot remove theovershirt vest carrier and/or
riot gear at anytimewhilewithintheviewofthepublic.
G.
anygarmentwornundertheBDUuniformthatisexposedtoviewwillbe:
1. whiteorblackincolorifatshirt,or
2. blackincolorifaturtleneck,and
3. freeoranywording,lettering,orornamentation.
H. Riotcontrolequipmentoffersnoballisticprotection.
A. Department members will comply with all Department directives
when usingDepartmentequipment.
B. ImproperuseofDepartmentequipmentincludes:
1. lossormisuseofanyDepartmentequipment.
2. unauthorizedmodificationofDepartmentequipment.
3. the exchange or loan of the prescribed star/badge, cap
shield, and/or unitassignmentdesignator.
C.
Procedurespursuanttodeath,separation,termination,suspension,leaveofabsence,changeofassignment,ortransfertothedisabilitypensionrollsareasfollows:
1. Individual members are responsible for the prompt return of
all
Departmentpropertyincluding,butnotlimitedto,Departmentphotoidentificationcard,star/badge,capshield,helmet,baton,unitassignmentdesignator,andgasmask(ifissued).
2. Ifasuspension, leaveofabsence,or transfer to
thedisabilitypensionrolls isknown or anticipated to be longer than
30 days, or if a member is to beseparated or terminated, the
affectedmember's unit commanding officer willensure the prompt
return of all Departmentissued items to the
Director,HumanResourcesDivision.Theunitcommandingofficerwillalsoforwardtheaffected
member's personnel records and final paycheck to the
HumanResourcesDivision,unlessotherwisenotified.
3.
Incaseofdeath,thedeceasedmember'sunitcommandingofficerwillensurethe
prompt return of all Department property and the member's
personnelrecordstotheHumanResourcesDivision.Themember'sfinalpaycheckwillberetainedintheunitforfourdayspendingthereturnofallDepartmentproperty.If
all items are not returned, the paycheck will be forwarded to the
HumanResourcesDivision.
XVIII. MEMBERUSEOFDEPARTMENTEQUIPMENT
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
20/28
4. If a suspension or leave of absence is less than 30 days in
duration, allDepartmentpropertyand themember'spersonnel recordswill
be retained
inthemember'sunitofassignment/detail,wheretheywillbesecuredbytheunitcommandingofficer.
A.
WhileondutymemberswillcarrytheidentificationcardandprescribedChicagoPoliceStarissuedbytheDepartmentandavalidIllinoisFirearmsOwnerIdentification(FOID)cardandDriver'sLicense.
B.
Whenassignedtouniformduty,memberswillwearacompleteuniform,includingtheappropriate
cap. Clothing and equipment will be properly buttoned, fastened,
orzipperedwheninpublicview.
C. When an outer garment is removed, the prescribed star/badge,
nameplate / unitdesignator, and appropriate insignia of rankwill be
worn on the uniform shirt. Bodyinsulators and the quilted nylon
soft body armor carriers will not be worn as
outergarmentsunlessthememberisengagedinatemporaryindoorassignment.
D. Whiteglovesaretobewornonlywhenspecified.
E. Raincoatsandraincapsare:
1. prescribeditems,howevertheuseoftheseitemsisoptional.
2. authorizedforuseduringinclementweatheronly.
F. Prescribed/dress uniform footwearwill be solid black in
colorby themanufacturer,including all portions of the upper, toe,
heel, outsole, tongue, laces, eyelets,
andstitching.Therewillbenomanufacturer'slogosvisible.
G. Fielduniform footwearwillbesolidblack incolorby
themanufacturer, includingallportions of the upper, toe, heel,
outsole, tongue, laces, eyelets, stitching, and
anymanufacturer'slogos.
H.
Departmentmembersassignedtounitsauthorizedtowearspecializeduniforms(e.g.,Forensic
Services Division,Mounted Unit, Marine Unit) are authorized to wear
theirspecificspecializeduniformwhileperformingunitrelatedduties.
I. Memberswillnot:
1.
weartheprescribedstar/badge,photoidentificationcard,capshield/
insigniaor any identifiable uniform garment whileoff duty unless
authorized by theSuperintendentofPolice.
2. weartheuniformwhileonsuspension.
3. wearexposedsuspenderswhileinuniform.
4. wear shoes that are not authorized or are unshined, dirty, or
worn beyondserviceability.
5.
wearauniformcapfromwhichthegrommethasbeenremovedoraltered.
6.
turnuporrollsleevesoftheiruniformorconservativebusinessattireshirt.
XIX. MISCELLANEOUSAUTHORIZATIONS/EXEMPTIONSANDPROHIBITIONS
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
21/28
7.
wearanexposedholsterwhichextendsmorethan10"belowthetrouserbeltline.
8. conceal or alter the star, badge, cap shield / insignia, or
nameplate / unitdesignatorwhileinuniform.
9.
holdsmokingparaphernaliaorotheritems(e.g.,gum,toothpicks,confections,etc.)inthemouth,exposedtopublicviewwhileonduty.
10. have in their possession or use personal radios,
televisions, amusementgames / devices, tape recorders/CD players,
or cameras while on duty,unless otherwise authorized by their unit
commanding officer. Personalcellularphonesorotherelectronic
telecommunicationsdeviceswill
bewornonthebeltorcarriedconcealed.
11. wearshoulderholstersexposed.
12. wear iridescent, brightly colored, or nonconservative
personal items
(e.g.,eyeglass/sunglassframes,pens,watches,etc.)whileinuniform.
13. carryexposedbillfolds,personalkeys,etc.
14. wear or use a personal Bluetoothtype earpiece while
interacting with
anypersoninanofficialcapacityorduringanyorganizedDepartmentdetail,suchasparades,rallies,etc.
J.
Swornmemberswillhaveintheirpossessionthefollowingitemswhileonduty:
1.
Prescribedfirearm,fullyloadedwithDepartmentauthorizedammunition.
2. Prescribedholster.
3. Authorizedamountofextraammunition.
4. Prescribed equipment belt, when assigned to uniformed law
enforcementduties.
5. Prescribedtrouserbelt.
6. Authorizedammunitionpouchand/ormagazinecase/speedloader.
7.
Handcuffs/disposablerestrainingdevice,whenrequiredbydutyassignment.
8. PrescribedChicagoPoliceStar.
9. Departmentphotoidentificationcard.
10. ValidIllinoisFirearmsOwnerIdentification(FOID)card.
11. ValidIllinoisDriver'sLicense.
12. Watchorothertimekeepingdevice.
13. Ballpointpenwithblackink.
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
22/28
14. Departmentauthorizedbatonorexpandablebaton,iftrained
15.
PersonalaerosolOCchemicaldevice,whenrequiredbydutyassignment.
16. Softbodyarmor,whenrequiredbydutyassignment.
17. Trafficsafetyvest.
a. All Department members will wear their traffic safety vest
whenassignedtodirecttraffic,whenanyotherassignmentputsthememberwithintheflowoftraffic,orwhensodirectedbyasupervisor.
NOTE:
Trafficsafetyvestsarenotrequiredtobewornwhenamemberisconductingavehiclestop.
b. Trafficsafetyvestswillbewornfullyzipped.
K.
Uniformedmemberswillnotwearanyofthefollowingitemsatanytimewhileonduty.Swornmembersassignedtoconservativebusinessattireorcasualdresswillnotwearany
of following items while on duty, unless authorized in writing by
the member'sbureauchief:
1.
anyvisiblefacialorearornamentation/jewelry,piercedorotherwise.
2. anyvisibleneckchains,medals,medallions,ornecklace.
3.
anyvisibleankleorwristbracelet.Abraceletcontainingmedicalinformationispermissible.
4. morethanthreefingerrings.
5. anyunauthorizedinsigniaorpin.
L. Tie bars or tie tacks will be plain white and/or yellow
metal. A tie bar's
verticaldimensionwillnotexceed1/4"horizontaldimensionwillnotexceed
thewidthof
thetietietackswillnotbelargerthan3/4"by3/4."Tietackswillbecenteredtiebarswillbecenteredandatarightangletothetie.
M.
AsinglemetalorplasticminiaturereplicaoftheflagoftheUnitedStatesofAmericaortheCityofChicagomaybewornasacollarorpocketpin,
lapelpin, tie tack/bar.Asinglemilitarypinor tie
tack/bardevicemaybeworn ifamemberhasserved in
themilitaryforcesoftheUnitedStates.Whenthedeviceiswornasatietackorpin,itwillnotexceed3/4"indiameter.Whenaflagormilitaryservicepinisworn,itwillhaveaclasp,button,pin,orposttypefasteningassembly.
1. Documentation of military service tenure must be on file with
the HumanResourcesDivisionbeforeamember isauthorized
towearamilitaryservicepin.
2. Authorizedmilitaryservicepinswilldepictoneofthefollowing:
a. specificbranch,unit,ormilitaryoccupationalspecialty.
b. specificmilitarybranchwithhonorabledischarge.
c. Americanlegion,VeteranofForeignWars,orAmvetlogos.
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
23/28
3. Anauthorized flagormilitaryservicepincanbewornonlyon the
lowerrightcornerof the leftpocket flapwhenever theuniformshirt
iswornas theoutergarment. When the uniform necktie is worn in
conjunction with the uniformshirt, an authorized flag ormilitary
service pinmay beworn on the necktie.When the uniform outer garment
is other than the uniform shirt, a flag
ormilitaryservicepinmaybewornonthelowercorneroftheleftcollar.
4. Flags may be displayed as either waving or fully extended and
will not
belargerthan3/4"by3/4."Whenworn,aflagormilitarypinwillbedisplayedinitsconventionaluprightposition.
N.
DuringtheentiremonthofMay(only),allDepartmentmembersmayelecttodisplaythe
National Law Enforcement OfficersMemorial Fund Citation Bar or
Lapel Pin, inaccordancewiththerestrictionsdetailedbelow.
1.
SwornUniformedMembers/UniformedCivilianMembersAlluniformedmembersmayelect
todisplay
theNationalLawEnforcementOfficersMemorialFundCitationBar.Thefollowingrestrictionsapply
a. UniformShirt:
(1)
Onshirtswithpocketflaps,thecitationbarwillbepositionedcentered on
the left flap, approximately one inch below
thefinishedflapseam.
(2) On shirts without flaps, the citation bar will be
positionedcentered above the patch pocket, approximately one
inchabovethepockettop.
b. OuterGarment:
(1) Onoutergarmentswithabreastpocket,
thecitationbarwillbepositionedcenteredon theupper left
flap,approximatelyoneinchbelowthefinishedflapseam.
(2) On outer garments without a breast pocket, with a
singleexterior flapped patch pocket, the citation bar will
bepositioned centered on the left flap, approximately one
inchbelowthefinishedflapseam.
NOTE: The citation bar is prohibited from beingdisplayed upon
rain wear or theCommandostyle sweater, or any
othergarmentwhichwouldrequirepiercingoftheoutershellorinnerliner.
2. CivilianandSwornConservativeBusinessAttiredMembers
a. AllDepartmentmembersassignedtoduties
inconservativebusinessattire may elect to wear the National Law
Enforcement OfficersMemorialFundLapelPin.
b. The following restrictionsapply.ADepartmentmembermay elect
towearonepininanyofthefollowingmanners:
(1) collarpin,
(2) pocketpin,
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
24/28
(3) lapelpin,
(4) orasatietack.
A. DressRequirementsSwornMembers
1.
Swornmemberswhoareauthorizedtowearconservativebusinessattirewill:
a. wearattirethatincludesthefollowing:
(1) MaleMembersSuit or sport coat with trousers, shirt, necktie,
shoes, andsocks.When in a police facility and not in public view,
thesportcoatorsuitcoatmayberemoved.
(2) FemaleMembersA dress, suit, or blazertype jacket with blouse
and/orsweater in combination with slacks or skirt, shoes,
andsocks/hose.
b.
maintainafullandcompleteseasonaluniform,includingriothelmet,attheirunitofassignmentordistrictstation.
2. Denim fabrics, leisure, and exercisestyled apparel are
prohibited
unlessotherwiseauthorizedinwritingbyanexemptcommandingofficer.
3.
Swornmembersassignedtofielddutiesareprohibitedfromwearingsandalsorshoeswithaheelheighthigherthantwoinches.
4. Articlesof clothingwill beclean,well pressed,andconservative
in coloranddesign.
5. When required or as directed by supervisory personnel, the
prescribed starand/or photo identification card will be worn on
outer garments. When in
aDepartmentfacility,theidentificationcardwillbewornsuchthatthememberisreadilyidentified.
6. The appropriate bureau chief may modify, in writing, the
provisions ofconservative business attire requirements whenever a
member's dutyassignmentsorequires.
B. DressRequirementsCivilianMembers
1. Civilian members will present a "businesslike" appearance.
Denim
fabrics,leisure,andexercisestyledapparelareprohibitedunlessotherwiseauthorizedinwritingbyanexemptcommandingofficer.Articlesofclothingwillbecleanandwellpressed,conservativeincoloranddesign.
2. When inaDepartment facility, thephoto
identificationcardwillbewornsuchthatthememberisreadilyidentified.
XX. CONSERVATIVEBUSINESSATTIRE
XXI. CASUALDRESS
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
25/28
A. DressRequirementsSwornMembers
1. Swornmemberswhoareauthorizedtowearcasualdresswill:
a. wear casual attire (e.g. polo shirts, denim fabrics, or
similar
casualwear)asdeterminedbythemember'sexemptcommandingofficer.
b. wear their star and nameplate or Departmentissued
identificationaffixedinamannerastobevisibletothepublic.
(1) Overshirt vest carriers thatdisplay theembroidered
insigniameetthisrequirement.
(2) Members who wear a casual dress winter jacket
orDepartmentissued windbreaker/warrant team vest asdeterminedby
temperature requirements ormissionwill
notaffixtheirstarandnameplatetothesegarments,howeverthemember'sstarwillbeworninamannerastobevisibletothepublic.
c.
conformtothepersonalappearancestandardsspecifiedinItemIIIofthisdirective.
d.
maintainafullandcompleteseasonaluniform,includingriothelmet,attheirunitofassignmentordistrictstation.
2.
Articlesofclothingwillbecleanandconducivetothemissionassigned.
3.
Clothingdisplayingmessagesorslogansofaderogatoryoroffensivenatureisprohibited.
4.
Swornmembersassignedtofielddutiesareprohibitedfromwearingsandals,opentoedshoes,orshoeswithaheelheighthigherthantwoinches.
5. When inaDepartment facility, thephoto
identificationcardwillbewornsuchthatthememberisreadilyidentified.
6. Theappropriatebureauchiefmaymodify, inwriting,
theprovisionsofcasualdressrequirementswheneveramember'sdutyassignmentsorequires.
B. DressRequirementsCivilianMembers
1. Civilian members authorized by their bureau chief to wear
casual dress
willpresenta"casual"appearance.Articlesofclothingwillbecleanandconduciveto
assignment. Clothing displaying messages or slogans of a derogatory
oroffensivenatureisprohibited.
2. When inaDepartment facility, thephoto
identificationcardwillbewornsuchthatthememberisreadilyidentified.
Swornmemberswhoareauthorizedtowearcovertdresswill:
A. onlywearcovertdresswhen:
1. thespecificmissionorassignmentrequiresit,and
XXII. COVERTDRESS
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
26/28
2.
covertdresshasbeenapprovedinwritingbythemember'sbureauchief.
B.
notberequiredtodisplayorcarrytheirstarorDepartmentissuedidentification.
C.
wheninaDepartmentfacility,wearthephotoidentificationcardsuchthatthememberisreadilyidentified.
D. conform to the personal appearance standards specified in
Item III of this directivewhen assigned to duties outside of the
member's regular duties that
requireconservativebusinessattire,casualdress,oruniform.
EXCEPTION: Members will appear at dutyrelated judicial
proceedingsconformingtopersonalappearancestandardsdeterminedbythemembers'bureauchief.
A. Sworn and civilian Department members are authorized to
purchase and wear TheChicago Police Department Memorial Bar Pin
(Uniform Specification No.
13.1525).ProceedsfromthepurchasewillbenefittheChicagoPoliceMemorialFund.
B.
Membersareauthorizedtowearthepinwhetherinuniformorciviliandress.
C.
Departmentmembersdisplayingthebarpinwilldosoinaccordancewiththefollowing:
1. Uniformshirt:
a.
Onleftshirtpocketflapcenteredapproximately1/2"fromthetopofthefinishedpocketflapseam.
b.
Onshirtswithoutpocketflaps,thebarpinwillbepositionedcenteredabovethepatchpocket,approximately1/2"abovethepockettop.
2. Outergarments:
a. On outer garments with flapped breast pockets: The bar pin
will
bepositionedontheupperleftflap,approximately1/2"belowthefinishedflapseam.
b. On outer garments with setin breast pockets: The bar pin will
bepositionedcenteredapproximately1/2"belowthetopofthepocket.
D. The Chicago Police Memorial Bar Pin is prohibited from being
displayed
uponrainwear,theauthorizedsweater,oranyothergarmentthatwouldrequirepiercingboththeouterandinnerliners.
E. During themonthofMayonly, all Departmentmembersmay display
theNationalLaw Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Citation Bar or
Lapel Pin instead of theChicago Police Department Memorial Bar Pin.
The two pins will not be wornsimultaneously.
A. CommitteeMembership
XXIII. CHICAGOPOLICEDEPARTMENTMEMORIALBARPIN
XXIV. UNIFORMANDPERSONALEQUIPMENTPOLICYCOMMITTEE
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
27/28
1. The Uniform and Personal Equipment Policy Committee will
consist of thefollowingmembersortheirdesignees:
a. Chief,BureauofPatrol
b. Chief,OfficeofCrimeControlStrategies
c. Chief,SpecialFunctionsDivision
d. DeputyChief,EducationandTrainingDivision
e. Director,ResearchandDevelopmentDivision
f. Commander,InspectionsDivision
g. Commander,ManagementandLaborAffairsSection
h. A member from the Office of the Superintendent,
Administration(nonvotingmember)
i.
designatedpolicyanalystassignedtotheResearchandDevelopmentDivision(nonvotingmember).
2.
TheChief,BureauofPatrol,willserveaschairpersonofthecommittee.
3. The designated policy analyst assigned to the Research and
DevelopmentDivisionwillserveassecretaryofthecommittee.
B.
ResponsibilityTheUniformandPersonalEquipmentPolicyCommitteeisresponsiblefor:
1.
developinguniformandpersonalequipmentpolicyfortheDepartment.
2. evaluating uniforms and personal equipment items to determine
theiradequacy.
3. identifyingspecificproblemareasandrecommendingsolutions.
4. evaluating suggestions concerning uniforms and personal
equipment itemsbroughttotheattentionofthecommittee.
5. presenting recommendations to theSuperintendent relative to
theadditionordeletionofuniformorpersonalequipmentitems.
C. UniformandPersonalEquipmentPolicyCommitteeMeetings
1. Committeememberswho determine a need for ameetingwill
communicatewith
theChairperson.CommitteemeetingswillbeconveneduponnotificationfromtheChairperson.
2.
Committeeaffairswillbeconductedonlywhenaquorumofthemembershipispresentorcontactedforavote.Aquorumwillconsistofatleastfourcommitteemembers,oneofwhomwillbethechairpersonorthevicechairperson.Issueswillbevoteduponbythecommitteememberspresentatthemeeting.
(Itemsindicatedbyitalic/doubleunderlinewereaddedorrevised)
-
6/9/2015 Personal Appearance, Uniform/Citizen's Dress and
Equipment
http://directives.chicagopolice.org/directives/data/a7a57be2-12c2cf7e-44a12-c2cf-9321cd1a779c0a85.html?hl=true
28/28
GarryF.McCarthySuperintendentofPolice
T14085CMF
GLOSSARYTERMS:
1.
TattooApermanentinkdesignintheskinappliedbyneedlesoratemporarydyeddesignontheskin.
2.
BodyBrandingTheprocessinwhichamark,usuallyasymbolorornamentalpattern,isburnedintotheskinofalivingperson,withtheintentionthattheresultingscarmakesitpermanent.
3.
PrescribedFlashlightADepartmentapprovedilluminationdeviceDepartmentmembersarerequiredtoownandmaintain.
4.
AuxiliaryFlashlightADepartmentapprovedilluminationdevicethatmaybecarriedbyDepartmentmembers.
5.
PistolMountedLightAlightsourcethatisattacheddirectlytoanofficersprescribed,alternateprescribed,orauxiliaryweapon.Forthepurposesofthisdirective,thislightisnotconsideredaflashlight.
ADDENDA:
1. U040101PrescribedUniformandEquipmentItems
2. U040102Alternate/OptionalUniformandEquipmentItems
3. U040103UniformClassifications
4. U040105DepartmentalSpecializedPersonalGarments
5. U040106CrossingGuardUniforms/Equipment
6. U040107PoliceDepartmentChaplainsUnit