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PHILADELPHIAPOLICEDEPARTMENTDIRECTIVE6.
7SUBJECT:UNIFORMSANDEQUIPMENTINDEXSECTIONTITLEPAGENUMBER1Policy12PrescribedUniform23WearingofUniform104EquipmenttobeCarriedWhileOnDuty145Streamlight"Stinger"Flashlight206EquipmenttobeCarriedWhileOffDuty217UniformMaintenance218Clothing/MaintenanceAllowance269ReturnofEquipment2610RepairorReplacementofPersonallyOwned27PropertyDamagedintheLineofDuty11Lockers28Appendix"A"SoftBodyArmorAppendix"B"PoliceBicyclePatrolAppendix"C"PoliceOn/OffRoadMotorcyclePatrolAppendix"D"PoliceArmbandsforDetectivesandPlainclothesPersonnelIssuedDate:04-15-11EffectiveDate:04-15-11UpdatedDate:09-11-14DIRECTIVE6.
7-1PHILADELPHIAPOLICEDEPARTMENTDIRECTIVE6.
7SUBJECT:UNIFORMSANDEQUIPMENT1.
POLICYA.
Allpolicepersonnelwillmaintainaclean,neatandwell-groomedappearanceintheirdressanddeportment.
Allequipmentwillbemaintainedingoodworkingconditionandkeptcleanandpresentableatalltimes.
Regularinspectionswillbeconductedbysupervisorypersonnel.
*8B.
Allpersonnelwillmaintaintheprescribeduniformregardlessoftheirassignment.
Clothingcoveringthefaceinamannerthatwouldpreventanofficerfrombeingidentifiedunlesssuchconcealmentisconsistentwithacurrentassignmentisstrictlyprohibited.
Personnelassignedtospecializedunitsmusthavethebasicprescribeduniformreadilyavailableandallitemsrequiredfortheirparticularassignment.
C.
Policepersonnelwillreportforrollcallatthespecifiedtimeprescribedincompleteuniformofthedayandfullypreparedforduty.
Personnelnotcomplyingwillbegrantedleavewithoutpayorholiday/vacationtimeinordertocomeintocompliance.
D.
CommandingOfficerswillconductauniformclothinginspectioninAugustofeachyear.
E.
NomemberofthePoliceDepartmentispermittedtosell,give,exchangeortradeapoliceuniformand/oruniformequipment,oranypartofapoliceuniformand/orequipmenttoanypersonwhoisnotaPhiladelphiaPoliceOfficerwithoutwrittenauthorityofthePoliceCommissioner.
F.
NomemberofthePoliceDepartmentwillaccept/solicitrestitutionforuniform(s)/equipmentdamagedintheperformanceofduty.
*2G.
NocityownedfirearmsandammunitionshallbecarriedbyswornpersonneloutsidetheCommonwealthofPennsylvaniaunlessauthorizedbythePoliceCommissionerordesignee.
IssuedDate:04-15-11EffectiveDate:04-15-11UpdatedDate:07-11-13DIRECTIVE6.
7-22.
PRESCRIBEDUNIFORMA.
Uniformpersonnelandpersonnelrequiredtohaveuniformswillpresentforannualinspection,ingoodcondition,thefollowingitems:1.
LeatherCoatorPatrolJacketa.
InlieuofthePatrolJacket,thereversibleVizGuardS315VP-DutyJacket,darksideout,maybeworn.
Themetalbadgeofrank,departmentalandunitpatches,andrankinsignias(includingcitysealsfortherankofLieutenantandabove)willbeworn.
Nameswillbestitched,embroidered,ornametagssewnontogarment(nosmallerthan1/2inch,nolargerthaninchwhitelettering)maybeused.
Allnamedesignationswillbecentereddirectlyabovethemetalbadgeofrank.
2.
BlouseCoat(Lieutenantsandabove;optionalforSergeantsandbelow)3.
Three(3)pairsofTrousers(Breeches:HighwayPatrolandK-9)4.
Five(5)LongSleeveBlueShirts(WhiteforSergeantandabove)5.
Five(5)ShortSleeveBlueShirts(WhiteforSergeantandabove)6.
WinterHat/SummerHata.
OptionalSummerHat–Aneightpointmeshhatsimilarinappearancetotheclothsummerhat.
b.
Captainsassignedtooneofthe21patroldistrictswillwearauniformcapwiththe"shortperma-goldvisor".
7.
Raincoat:longstyle:yellow(blackforLieutenantandabove),oryellowponchoforMotorcycleOperators,andblackWeatherTechActiveDutyPants.
TheWeatherTechActiveDutyPantswillonlybewornduringrain/snow.
a.
Inlieuofthelongraincoat,thehighvisibilitysideofthereversibleVizGuardS315VP-DutyJacketisoptional.
Thishighvisibilityjacketmaybewornduringinclementweatherorhighvisibilityassignments.
Themetalbadgeofrank,departmentalandunitpatches,andrankinsignias(includingcitysealsfortherankofLieutenantandabove)willbeworn.
Nameswillbestitched,embroidered,ornametagssewnontothegarment(nosmallerthan1/2inch,nolargerthaninchwhitelettering)maybeused.
Allnamedesignationswillbecentereddirectlyabovethemetalbadgeofrank.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-38.
GarrisonBelt(Black)9.
HandcuffCase(Black)10.
BatonLoop(Black)11.
Apairofshoes,black-lacedplaintoe,militarytypeorRockyPoliceTacticalBoot(Model2067-Male,Model267-Female)(blackcycleridingbootsforHighwayPatrolandK-9)(MarineUnitpersonnelmayweardeckshoesonthedockorboat.
)12.
BlackTie(23/4incheswide)13.
APairofBlackLeatherDressGloves(Nocut-offsordrivinggloves)14.
Three(3)Nameplates15.
Helmet16.
ProtectiveVestNOTE:BallisticvestwillbewornbyallswornpersonnelconsistentwithAppendix"A"ofthisDirective.
17.
OrangeReflectiveSafetyVesta.
Optionalmodel:S911–AirflowDutyHVG18.
Onepairofcollarinsignia,designatingdistrictorunitofassignment19.
TrenchCoat–OptionalforLieutenantsandaboveonly–Blackincolor,withwithregularblackbuttons,blackzip-outliner,policepatch,andclothbadgeholderattached.
Thiscoatcanbewornovertheblousecoatwithbadge,nameplate,andrankinsigniaattached.
CitySealpinswillnotbewornwiththiscoat.
B.
Membersareforbiddentoexchangepartsofuniformsforthepurposeofpassinginspection.
C.
Theinspectingsupervisor/commanderwillinstructtheemployeetoreplaceanyitemsnotmeetingdepartmentalstandards.
Articlesmustbeclean,neatfittingandnotfrayedorworn.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-4D.
Eachdescriptionbelowdesignatestheregulationuniform,anyoneofwhichmaybespecifiedastheofficialuniformofthedaybasedontheprevailingweather.
1.
RegulationUniform#1Summer/Wintertrousers;shortsleevebluepoplinshirt;Summer/Winterhat.
NOTE:ThefollowingshortsleeveknituniformshirthasbeenapprovedasanoptionfortheranksofLieutenantandbelow,streetpersonnelonly.
a.
OptionalModels:StyleK5103-ElbecoUFXSSKnitUniformShirt(Blue)StyleK5100-ElbecoUFXSSKnitUniformShirt(White)Style#0368/Blu-Class"A"PoloShirt(Blue)Style#0368/Whi-Class"A"PoloShirt(White)Style#342/Phila-OlympicPoloClass"A"Shirt2.
RegulationUniform#2Summer/Wintertrousers;longsleevebluepoplinshirt;blacktie;Summer/WinterHat.
NOTE:ThefollowinglongsleeveknituniformshirtsareanoptionfortheranksofLieutenantandbelow,streetpersonnelonly.
Thelongsleeveversionsofthisshirtwillbewornwiththelayermockturtleneckdickieunderneath.
Undernocircumstanceswillthelongsleeveknitshirtbewornwithoutthedickieasanopen-collaredshirt.
a.
OptionalModels:StyleK5163-ElbecoUFXLSKnitUniformShirt(Blue)StyleK5160-ElbecoUFXLSKnitUniformShirt(White)Style#0369/Blu-Class"A"PoloShirt(Blue)Style#0369/Whi-Class"A"PoloShirt(White)Style#342/Phila-OlympicPoloClass"A"Shirtb.
MockTurtleneckModels:Style#8930-UFXPerformancebaselayermockturtleneckdickie(Blk/Whi).
"PPD"tobeembroideredleftofcenterneck.
Style#6140-EastValleyapparellayermockturtleneckdickie(Blk/Whi).
"PPD"tobeembroideredleftofcenterneck.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-53.
RegulationUniform#3Summer/Wintertrousers;longsleevebluepoplinshirt;blacktie;blousecoat/patroljacket;atacticalsweaterunderjacketorasoutermostgarment;Winter/Summerhat;SamBrownebeltandholster(withblousecoat);Sergeantsandbelow.
NOTE:ThesmallerrankinsigniafortherankofLieutenantandabovewillbecenteredabovethecollarpointoftheuniformshirt.
Thiswillbeinlieuoftheinsigniawornontheshoulderoftheuniformshirt.
NOTE:ThefollowinglongsleeveknituniformshirtsareanoptionfortheranksofLieutenantandbelow,streetpersonnelonly.
Thelongsleeveversionsofthisshirtwillbewornwiththelayermockturtleneckdickieunderneath.
Undernocircumstanceswillthelongsleeveshirtbewornwithoutthedickieasanopen-collaredshirt.
a.
OptionalModels:StyleK5163-ElbecoUFXLSKnitUniformShirt(Blue)StyleK5160-ElbecoUFXLSKnitUniformShirt(White)Style#0369/Blu-Class"A"PoloShirt(Blue)Style#0369/Whi-Class"A"PoloShirt(White)Style#342/Phila-OlympicPoloClass"A"Shirtb.
MockTurtleneckModels:Style#8930-UFXPerformancebaselayermockturtleneckdickie(Blk/Whi).
"PPD"tobeembroideredleftofcenterneck.
Style#6140-EastValleyapparellayermockturtleneckdickie(Blk/Whi).
"PPD"tobeembroideredleftofcenterneck.
NOTE:ThefollowingunisexPatrolJacket&Linerisanoptionforallranks.
c.
OptionalJacketModels:PublicSafetyGoreTexJacket&Liner(Unisex)FlyingCrossByFechheimer,Item#79901GTX-PoliceNewportHarborbyWhalingDistributorsInc.
Jacket&Liner(Unisex),Item#02289d.
OptionalLeatherJacketModels:Taylor'sLeatherwear(Unisex)Style"PursuitII"Item#G1010ZTaylor'sLeatherwear(Unisex)Style"Indianapolis"Item#4461ZDIRECTIVE6.
7-64.
RegulationUniform#4Summer/Wintertrousers;mockturtleneckshirtorlongsleevebluepoplinshirtwithblacktie;patroljacket/leathercoat;winter/summerhat-troopertypefurcap(black)maybeworn32degreesorbelow;glovesmaybeworn.
Tacticalsweatermaybewornunderpatroljacket/leathercoat.
NOTE:ThesmallerrankinsigniafortherankofLieutenantandabovewillbecenteredabovethecollarpointoftheuniformshirt.
Thiswillbeinlieuoftheinsigniawornontheshoulderoftheuniformshirt.
NOTE:ThequickdrawtypeholstermayonlybewornwithUniforms#1and#2,andmaynotbewornwiththepatroljacket.
Whenthepatroljacketisworn,theSamBrownebeltwillnotbeworn.
NOTE:ThefollowinglongsleeveknituniformshirtsareanoptionfortheranksofLieutenantandbelow,streetpersonnelonly.
Thelongsleeveversionsofthisshirtwillbewornwiththelayermockturtleneckdickieunderneath.
Undernocircumstanceswillthelongsleeveshirtbewornwithoutthedickieasanopen-collaredshirt.
a.
OptionalModels:StyleK5163-ElbecoUFXLSKnitUniformShirt(Blue)StyleK5160-ElbecoUFXLSKnitUniformShirt(White)Style#0369/Blu-Class"A"PoloShirt(Blue)Style#0369/Whi-Class"A"PoloShirt(White)Style#342/Phila-OlympicPoloClass"A"Shirtb.
MockTurtleneckModels:Style#8930-UFXPerformancebaselayermockturtleneckdickie(Blk/Whi).
"PPD"tobeembroideredleftofcenterneck.
Style#6140-EastValleyapparellayermockturtleneckdickie(Blk/Whi).
"PPD"tobeembroideredleftofcenterneck.
NOTE:ThefollowingunisexPatrolJacket&Linerisanoptionforallranks.
c.
OptionalJacketModels:PublicSafetyGoreTexJacket&Liner(Unisex)FlyingCrossByFechheimer,Item#79901GTX-Police.
NewportHarborbyWhalingDistributorsInc.
Jacket&Liner(Unisex),Item#02289DIRECTIVE6.
7-7d.
OptionalLeatherJacketModels:Taylor'sLeatherwear(Unisex)Style"PursuitII"Item#G1010ZTaylor'sLeatherwear(Unisex)Style"Indianapolis"Item#4461Z5.
Exceptions:PolicepersonnelassignedtotheMarineUnit,FleetLiaison,AbandonedVehicleOfficersandturnkeyswillmaintaintheregulationuniformbeforetheymaypurchasethefollowingworkuniforms:a.
Alternate#1Bluechinotrousers;shortsleevebluepoplinshirt;Winter/Summerhat.
b.
Alternate#2Bluechinotrousers;longsleevebluepoplinshirt;blacktie;Winter/Summerhat.
c.
Alternate#3Bluechinotrousers;longsleevebluepoplinshirt;black,four-in-handtie;bluechinojacket;Winter/Summerhat.
d.
Alternate#4Bluechinotrousers;flannelshirt;blacktie;turnkeycoat;Winter/Summerhat.
NOTE:Raincoats-officialtypeonly.
E.
Otherclothingandaccessories,whenwornwiththeofficialprescribeduniform,willconformtothefollowing:1.
Socks-blackordarkblue2.
Neckties-black,four-in-handorrediknot(notknitted).
3.
Undershirts-optional,mustbewhite,ifexposedwhenwornwithshortsleeve,opencollaruniformshirts.
4.
Shoes-blacklacedplaintoedresstypeorRockyPoliceTacticalBoot.
(MarineUnitpersonnelmayweardeckshoesonthedockorboat.
)5.
Scarves-blackornavyblueonly.
(Captainsandabovemaywearwhitescarves.
)DIRECTIVE6.
7-86.
Sweaters-JackYoungCommandoV-Neck,Style4000(black).
Allothersweatersareblackornavyblueonly.
Noturtlenecksorcrewneckspermitted.
Theappropriatedressshirtandtiewillbewornwhenwearingasweater.
7.
Boots-blackrubberandblackcoldweatherboots.
Watershedstormbootsmaybewornonlyiftheweatherisinclement(rainand/orsnow).
8.
Jewelry-restrictedtoweddingband,watch,tieclasp,identificationbracelet,classringandmedicalalertbraceletormedallion.
a.
No"visible"necklace/medalorbodypiercingjewelry(includingonthetongue)maybewornwhileonduty.
Allswornmalepersonnelwillnotbepermittedtowearearringswhileonduty.
Exception:Femaleofficerswithpiercedearsmaywearonepairofsmallposttypeearrings,nomorethan1/4"indiameter.
Theyshallnotdanglebelowtheearlobe,protrudeorbewornabovetheearlobe.
Nomorethanone(1)earringperearmaybeworn.
*10b.
Earlobegaugesareconsideredbodypiercingjewelryandarenotpermittedtobewornwhileondutybyswornmembersofthedepartment.
9.
Earmuffs-black/navywornwhentemperatureisbelowfreezing(32degrees).
10.
Eyewear-Mirrorlensesandbrightlycoloredframesandwraparoundsarenotpermitted.
*911.
Mockturtleneckshirt,(Black–Corporalsandbelow)(White–Sergeantsandabove).
PPDembroideredin"blocklettersoncollar(White–Corporalsandbelow)(Black–Sergeantsandabove)NOTE:Embroidered"PPD"istheonlydesignationpermittedonthecollar.
12.
Servicemarkersmaybeworn4-1/2"fromtheendofleftsleeve:Forevery(5)yearsofservice,one(1)hashmark(mediumgoldbarwithblackbackground)maybeworn.
Example:20yearsofcompletedservice-(4)hashmarks.
13.
ThePoliceDepartmentshieldwillbewornontheleftsleeveonpatroljackets,leathercoats,blousecoats,tacticalsweatersanduniformshirtsapproximately1"downfromtheshoulderseam.
a.
Unitordistrictapprovedshoulderpatchinsigniawillbewornontherightsleeveapproximately1"downfromtheshoulderseam.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-9Exception:SergeantsandCorporalswillattachthereducedsizepatchonuniformshirts,approximately1/2"downfromtheshoulderseam.
Allothergarmentswillhavetheregularpatchattached1"downfromtheshoulderseam14.
Rankingofficers'coatswilldisplay:a.
Two(2)CitySealPins-tobeworncenteredonthecollarsofthecoats,approximately5/8thsofaninchabovethecutofthelapel.
However,CitySealPinswillnotbewornonthefurcollarofpatroljackets.
b.
Rankinsignia-tobewornonbothshoulderloops,approximately5/8thsofaninchfromtheoutershoulderseam.
*7`c.
Theinsigniaare:1)CommissionerFourGoldStars2)1stDeputyCommissioner,FieldOperationsThreeGoldStars*93)DeputyCommissionerThreeGoldStarsOrganizationalServices,Strategy&Innovations4)DeputyCommissionerTwoGoldStarsOrganizationalServicesPatrolOperationsSpecializedInvestigations&HomelandSecurity5)DeputyCommissionerOneGoldStarOfficeofProfessionalResponsibility6)ChiefInspectorGoldSpreadEagle7)InspectorSilverMetalOakLeaf8)StaffInspectorGoldMetalOakLeaf9)CaptainDoubleGoldBars10)LieutenantSingleGoldBar15.
SergeantandCorporalStripes-tobewornonsleeves,directlybelowpatch(es)onshirts,blousecoats,patroljackets,tacticalsweatersandleathercoats.
Stripeswillbewornparalleltoeachother.
F.
PersonnelreplacingoriginaluniformclothingorpurchasingadditionalitemswillensurethatsuchreplacementclothingconformstothestylesandcolorsoftheoriginaluniformclothingitemsissuedbythePoliceAcademytonewrecruits.
TheseuniformitemsarethestandardforthePhiladelphiaPoliceDepartmentandreplacementitemsmustbethesameoranequivalent.
Anydeviationswillbeunacceptable.
G.
CommandingOfficersofunitsrequiringspecializedclothingitems(MarineUnit,etc.
)willensurethatnewlyassignedpersonnelaremadeawareoftherequiredstylesandcolorsofthespecificclothingitems.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-103.
WEARINGOFUNIFORMA.
Theuniformidentifiesapoliceofficerasaprofessionallawenforcementagentandistobeingoodcondition,clean,wellpressedandbuttonedatalltimes.
B.
Thefollowingregulationswillbefollowed:1.
Shirtcollarsandcuffswillbebuttonedandthetieproperlyadjusted.
Outergarmentswillbebuttonedorzipperedatalltimes.
2.
Leathergoodsandshoeswillbecleanedandpolished.
3.
Hatswillbeworninamilitarymannerwithfrontispieceattachedwhenoutofavehicle.
Ultimately,thehairstyleissecondarytotheproperwearingofthehat.
4.
Badgeandfrontispiecewillbecleanedandpolished.
a.
Thebadgewillbewornontheoutermostgarmentovertheleftbreast.
5.
Nameplateswillbeontheoutermostgarment(exceptraincoats)ontherightsideofthebreastdirectlyabovethepocket.
Ongarmentnothavingbreastpockets,theyaretobeontherightsideonahorizontalplanewiththebadge.
Exception:Nameplatesaretobeworndirectlyabovethebadgeonleathercoatsandpatroljackets.
6.
TheDepartmentissuedAmericanFlagpinisanoptionalpieceofequipment.
Whenworn,itwillbeplacednexttothenametagonthesideclosesttothecenterofthechest.
7.
CommendationRibbons:a.
Ribbonswillbeworninthecolordesignationsindicated,centeredabovethebadgeasfollows:1)Valor--Purple2)Bravery--Red3)Heroism--Green4)Excellence--RedandBlue5)Merit--Blue6)CommendatoryCitation--Gold/Blue/GoldNOTE:Whenwornwiththeleathercoatorpatroljacket,theribbonswillbeplacedabovethenameplate.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-11*8b.
Whenribbonsforallsix(6)categoriesareworn,theywillbeworntwo(2)abreastforatotalofthree(3)rows.
Thehighest(Valor)willbewornonthetoprow,closesttotheheartwiththe4thhighest(Excellence)totheleft.
Onthesecondrow,Braverywillbewornclosesttotheheart,Merittotheleft.
Onthebottomrow,Heroismwillbewornclosesttotheheart,CommendatoryCitationtotheleft.
Whenribbonsforfive(5)categoriesareworn,thehighestwillbewornatthetop,centeredabovetheotherfourribbons,whichwillbeworntwoabreastforatotalofthree(3)rows.
Onthesecondrow,thesecondhighestribbonwillbewornclosesttotheheartwiththe4thhighesttoitsleft.
Onthebottomrow,thethirdhighestribbonwillbewornclosesttotheheart,withthelowestribbontoitsleft.
Whenfour(4)ribbonsareworn,theywillbeworntwo(2)abreastforatotaloftwo(2)rows.
Thehighestwillbewornonthetoprow,closesttotheheartwiththethirdhighesttoitsleft.
Onthebottomrow,thesecondhighestribbonwillbewornbeneaththehighestwiththelowestribbontoitsleft.
Whenthree(3)ribbonsareworn,thehighestribbonwillbeworncenteredabovetheothertwo.
Thenexthighestwillbewornonthebottomrow,closesttotheheart,withthelowestribbontoitsleft.
Withtwo(2)ribbons,thehighestwillbewornclosesttotheheart.
c.
Subsequentcommendations,includingCommendatoryCitation,forthesamecategorywillbedesignatedbystarsandoak-leafclusters.
1)3/16"star=1additionalcommendation2)5/16"star=5additionalcommendations3)oakleafcluster=20additionalcommendationsd.
Starsandoakleafclusterswillbedisplayedontheribbonsinanorderlyfashion.
e.
Thered,whiteandblue2000RepublicanNationalConventionRibbonwillbeworncenteredbelowallothercommendationribbons.
Whennocommendationribbonsareworn,itwillbeworncenteredabovethebadge.
Ifwornwiththeleathercoatorpatroljacket,itwillbewornabovethenameplate.
f.
Thegreen,yellowandblueMilitaryVeteran'sRibbonwillbeworninahigherorderthanthe2000RepublicanNationalConventionRibbonbutbelowallothercommendationribbons.
Whennocommendationribbonsorthe2000RepublicanNationalConventionribbonareworn,itwillbeworncenteredabovethebadge.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-12g.
The2000RepublicanNationalConventionRibbonmaybewornbypersonnelwhotraveledtoSt.
Paul,MN.
Theblackandgoldribbonistobeworncenteredbelowallothercommendationribbons.
Whennocommendationribbonsareworn,itwillbeworncenteredabovethebadge.
Ifwornwiththeleathercoatorpatroljacket,itwillbewornabovethenameplate.
8.
WearingofCommendationMedalsa.
Commendationmedalsmaybewornontheblousecoatduringformaloccasions,suchasceremoniesandfunerals.
b.
Medalswillbewornonthelefthandsideoftheblousecoatunderthebadgeontheseamofthepocket.
c.
Medalswillbewornintheorderlistedforthecorrespondingribbons.
*8NOTE:TheMedalofHonorwhichisawardedtothefamilyofafallenofficerwillnotbewornontheuniform.
9.
Firearmsproficiencybadgeswillbewornaboveallotherbadgesorribbons.
10.
BallisticvestswillbewornbyallswornpersonnelconsistentwithAppendix"A",Section1ofthisDirective.
11.
District/unitpinswillbewornonshirtcollarsonly,approximately5/8"frompointofcollar.
EXCEPTION:TherankofLieutenantandabovewillnotweartheunitpinonthecollarpointoftheuniformshirtwhileinuniform#3and#4,asthisiswheretherankinsigniawillbeworn.
12.
HeroScholarshipFundAwardwillbewornabovethenameplate.
13.
TheGeorgeFenclAwardwillbewornabovethenameplate(abovetheHeroScholarshipFundAward,ifapplicable).
14.
Unlesslistedinthisdirective,nootherdevice,badge,button,insignia,oritem,exceptthosespecificallyauthorizedbythePoliceCommissioner,willbewornordisplayedontheofficialuniform.
15.
BlackmourningcrepewillbewornonthebadgeonlywithauthorizationofthePoliceCommissionerandforaperiodofonly30days.
Blacktapewillnotbeusedasamourningcrepe.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-13C.
Plainclothespersonnelwillbecleanandneatandattiredinanappropriatefashionconsistentwiththeirassignment.
1.
Detectives:Males-Suitorsportcoat;shirtandtie;trousers;dressshoesandsocksFemales-Dress,suitorslacks,blouseandjacket;dressshoesD.
Hairstyles1.
Maleofficersa.
Haircuts-hairwillbeclean,keptproperlytrimmedandcombed.
Itwillnottouchthecollarorstickoutaroundthehat.
Hairmaytouchthetopoftheearsbutmaynotcoveranyportionoftheoutsideoftheear.
Itmustbeworninsuchamannerthatitdoesnotinterfereinanywaywiththeproperwearingoftheuniformhatintheacceptedmilitarymanner.
b.
Sideburns-willnotextendlowerthanthetopoftheearlobe.
c.
Mustaches-whenworn,willbeneatandtrimmedatalltimes,endinginastraightlinefromthecornersofthemouth.
d.
Beardsandgoatees-arenotpermittedexceptwhenconsistentwithassignment.
Exceptions:MedicalException-AbeardmaybewornforhealthreasonswhenawaiverisauthorizedbytheSafetyOfficebasedupontheadviceoftheCity'sMedicalDirectorthattheemployeehasamedicalconditionthatpreventshimfromshaving.
Ifawaiverisauthorized,facialhairwillbekepttrimmedandneat,nottoexceed"inlength.
IndividualsgrantedawaivershallbemonitoredandreviewedbytheMedicalDirectoreverythree(3)monthstodetermineifthemedicalconditionpersiststowarrantthecontinuationofthewaiver.
ReligiousException-AbeardmaybewornwhenawaiverisauthorizedbythePoliceCommissioner.
Awaiverwillonlybeauthorizeduponsubmittingdocumentationfromtheemployeebyhisreligiousrepresentativethattheemployeepracticesareligionthatrequireshimtowearabeard.
Therequestforawaivermusthavethenameofthereligion,thespecificbeardrequirementandmustbeonthereligiousinstitution'sletterhead.
Thedocumentationmustbenotarizedorsubjecttoverification.
Ifawaiverisauthorized,facialhairwillbekepttrimmedandneat,nottoexceed"inlength.
Waiverswillexpireafter12monthsandemployeesmustreapplyattheendofeachterm.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-142.
Femaleofficersa.
Hair-hairmaybewornincontemporarystylesbutwillnotextendbelowthebottomofthecollarandwillconformtothefollowing:1)hairmustbeneat,combedandclean.
2)hairmaybewornovertheearbutwillnotextendbelowtheearlobe.
Nohairwillshoworextendovertheforeheadbelowthecap.
Hairmaybepinnedupinordertomeettheserequirements.
3)nohairstylemayinterferewiththeproperwearingoftheuniformhatintheacceptedmilitarymanner.
b.
Cosmetics-whileonduty,cosmetics,includinglipstickmaybeappliedlightly.
Thecolorsmayneitherbetoobrightnortoodark.
Falseeyelashesmaynotbeused.
c.
Fingernails-cannotbelongerthanone-eighth(1/8)ofaninchfromthetipofthefinger.
Onlyclearnailpolishisacceptablewhileinuniform.
Naildecorationsareprohibited(e.
g.
,rhinestones).
3.
Allpersonnelwhosodesiremaywearawig/hairpieceprovidingitconformstothehairstylerequirementsoutlinedabove.
4.
Unnaturalcolors(purple,blue,green,etc.
)areprohibitedformaleandfemaleofficers.
5.
Beads,butterflyclips,largebarrettes,largehairclipsorotherlargehairaccessoriesareprohibited.
(Exception:bobbypinsandhairpins)E.
Allpersonnelassignedtoalimiteddutystatuswillwearappropriatecivilianattireaccordingtotheirassignment,includingtrousers,shirtsandtiesformen;dresses,suitsorslacksforwomen.
Jeansandteeshirtsarenotappropriateattire.
NOTE:Thisalsoappliestopersonnelinsick/injuredstatusandplainclothes/investigatorypersonnelwhoarerequiredtoappearincourt.
4.
EQUIPMENTTOBECARRIEDWHILEONDUTYA.
UniformpoliceofficersandSergeantswillcarrythefollowingwhileonduty:1.
Baton-issuedtype,nottoexceed24"inlength,diameter1-1/4";wood,fiberglassorpolycarbonatecomposition.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-152.
ASP–Departmentallyissued.
*93.
Handcuffswithkey.
Brandsauthorizedfordepartmentuseare:Peerless,Smith&Wesson,Hiatt,AmericanMunitionsandASP.
4.
Whistle-Englishtype(plasticpreferred)5.
Flashlight-Departmentapproved(stingerortwocellflashlights)carriedinapprovedholder.
6.
PocketPenknife-overalllengthnottoexceed6"(scouttype)7.
StreetGuide8.
PocketNotebook-boundtype9.
Penandpencil*-ballpointpreferred(blackordarkblueinkonly)10.
Minimumoftwelve(12)extradepartmentissuedcartridgescarriedinbeltcartridgeholderorspeed-loaders,oranadditionalfullyloadedmagazineforGlockpistols.
11.
Handkerchief*(white,clean)-tobeusedforemergencyFirstAid12.
Timepiece*-inworkingcondition13.
Belt-blackleatherpolicetype,withstandardtypeofchromebuckle.
(SamBrownetypebelttobewornwithUniform#3and#4only.
)Basketweaveoptional.
14.
Holster-blackleather,opentype,noflap,withastrapoverhammerorbackforGlockpistols.
15.
Authorizedfirearm*asperDirective10.
6,"FirearmsPolicy:OnorOffDuty.
"a.
ThecarryingofasecondfirearmbyanyswornpersonnelwhileondutywithoutthewrittenpermissionofthePoliceCommissionerisprohibited.
*616.
IdentificationCardsa.
IdentificationCardswillbeapprovedbytheChiefInspector,SupportServicesBureauuponappointmentorpromotion.
1)IdentificationcardswillbeissuedbytheRecordsandIdentificationUnitlocatedinPoliceHeadquarters,Room110.
IdentificationcardsareissuedMondaythroughFridaybetween6:30amto3:30pm.
2)Allpersonnelarerequiredtohaveanidentificationcardportraitphototakenintheapproveddepartmentalstandardattireaccordingtotheirposition.
a)Civilianpersonnel–casualbusinessattire.
b)PoliceOfficerandCorporal.
–Bluelongsleeveshirt,blacktie,badge,nametag,hatwithfronticepieceandapproveddepartmentalpinsandmedals.
c)Detective–Businessattired)Sergeant–Whitelongsleeveshirt,blacktie,badge,nametag,hatwithfronticepieceandapproveddepartmentalpinsandmedals.
e)Lieutenantandabove–Whitelongsleeveshirt,blacktie,blousecoat,badge,nametag,cityseallapelpins,rankinsignia,andhatwithfronticepiece.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-16b.
Allpersonnelarerequiredtomaintainacurrentidentificationcard.
Outdatedphotosmaybeupdatedatanytimeiftheirappearancehaschanged.
Thisistoensureanaccurateidentificationofactivedepartmentalpersonnel.
c.
PhysicalinspectionofthePoliceidentificationcardwillbeconductedbyaSupervisoronamonthlybasis.
Iftheemployeedoesnotpossessacurrentcard,theSupervisorwillinstructtheemployeetoreporttotheRecordsandIdentificationUnitforissuanceofareplacementidentificationcard.
d.
Allidentificationcardsarerequiredtohaveanexpirationdate.
Allpersonnelmustmaintainacurrentidentificationcardwithaccurateinformation.
Personnelwithidentificationcardsapproachingtheexpirationdatemaybegintheprocess60dayspriortotheexpirationdate.
SeeSection7-Hforreplacementprocedures.
e.
IdentificationCardswillbewornbyallpersonnelincivilianclothesunlesstheyareinanundercoverassignment.
f.
OfficialPoliceDepartmentIdentificationCardsareasfollows:1.
PoliceCommissionerGoldBorderDeputyCommissionerGoldBorder2.
CaptaintoChiefInspectorDarkGreenBorder3.
CorporaltoLieutenantNavyBlueBorder4.
DetectiveLightGreenBorder5.
PoliceOfficerGreyBorder6.
CivilianSupervisorRedBorder7.
CivilianEmployeeLightBlueBorderNOTE:Theexpirationdateisonthefrontofcardbelowthebadge.
Thedatethephotographwastakenisonbackofthecard.
REDACTED-LAWENFORCEMENTSENSITIVEDIRECTIVE6.
7-178.
Non-EmployeeBlackBordera.
Non-employeecardsareissuedwithnopolicelogoandinalandscapedesign.
(1).
Clergy(2).
Contractor(othercityagencyorvendor)(3).
PDAC(4).
PALNOTE:Dateofphotographappearsbelowimageonthefrontofcard.
g.
NonEmployeeidentificationcards1.
Theform(75-638)willberequiredtorequestanidentificationcardforanon-employee.
*92.
Theformwillbeaddressedtotheappropriateauthorityasindicatedbelow:REDACTED-LAWENFORCEMENTSENSITIVEDIRECTIVE6.
7-18a.
Clergy–DeputyCommissioner,FieldOperationsb.
PDAC–PertinentROCChiefInspectorc.
PAL–PoliceCommissionerd.
Contractor–DeputyCommissioner,OrganizationalSupportServicese.
ThePoliceFoundation–PoliceCommissioner3.
Theapplicantwillcompletethe"RecordCheckRequestInformation"sectioncompletelyandaffixtheirsignature.
4.
TheCommandingOfficerofthedistrict/unitrequestingaClergy,PDAC,orPALidentificationcardortheAdministrativeAuthority(AdminServiceDirector,ITDirector,orAdminAnalysisSupervisor)requestingaContractorIDcardwillsignthememoandforwardittotheaboveappropriateauthority.
5.
Theaboveappropriateauthoritywillthenapprovetherequestbystampingthebelowrighthandcorneroftherequestformwiththeirapprovalstamp,signatureanddate,(belowsignature"pendingrecordcheck"canbeadded),thenforwardallcompletedformstotheCommandingOfficer,RecordsandIdentificationUnit,PoliceHeadquarters,Room110.
(Iftheapplicantisbeingdisapprovedtheappropriateauthoritywillplacetheirdisapprovalstamp,signatureanddateontherequestformandreturnittotheappropriatedistrictorunit).
6.
TheRecordsandIdentificationUnitwillconductaCriminalRecordsCheck.
Theformwillbestamped"NoRecord"oriftheapplicanthasarecord,acopywillbeattachedtotheformandforwardedthroughtheappropriatechainofcommandtothePoliceCommissionerorDeputyCommissioner,OrganizationalSupportServicesforfinalapproval/disapproval.
7.
Uponapproval/disapprovalfromthePoliceCommissionerorDeputyCommissioner,OrganizationalSupportServicestheformswillbeforwardedbacktotheCommandingOfficer,RecordsandIdentificationUnit,whowillthenhavethePhotoLabSectionnotifythesubmittingdistrict/unitCommandingOfficerorAdministrativeAuthoritythattherequestwasdisapprovedorapprovedatwhichtimetheywillschedulethephotoandissuanceoftheidentificationcard.
18.
Nameplate-2-1/2"x1/2"plasticwith1/4"whitelettering(metaloptional)19.
AuthorizedPepperSprayandHolster20.
MunicipalPoliceOfficer(MPO)CertificationCard*DIRECTIVE6.
7-19a.
PhysicalinspectionoftheMPOcardwillbeconductedbyasupervisoronamonthlybasis.
Iftheswornemployeedoesnotpossessacurrentcertificationcard,thesupervisorwillcontacttheAdvancedTrainingUnitinordertodeterminethecertificationstatusoftheswornpersonnel.
*321.
LimitedEnglishLanguageProficiency(LEP)card*NOTE:AnexampleoftheLimitedEnglishLanguageProficiency(LEP)cardisdisplayedinDirective7.
7,"LimitedEnglishLanguageProficiency(LEP).
"*IndicatesallswornpolicepersonnelB.
Thefollowingequipmentwillbereadilyavailableforuseasneeded:1.
Helmet(issued)2.
Raincoat3.
LaerdalMask(issued)4.
OrangeReflectiveSafetyVest(Willbewornwhenperformingtrafficcontroldutiesorwhendirectedbyasupervisor.
C.
ThefollowingformswillbecarriedbypoliceofficersandSergeantswhileperformingapatrolfunction:1.
ComplaintorIncidentReportBook(75-48)2.
Vehicle/PedestrianInvestigationReport(75-48A)3.
ParkingandMovingTrafficViolationReportBooksandthecurrentSelectiveEnforcementBulletin(AllUniformedPersonnelatthediscretionofDistrict/UnitCommandingOfficer)4.
PoliceAccidentReport(AA-500),AccidentReportStatement(75-551)andAccidentInformationCard(80-44).
5.
RadioMemorandum(75-611)-atleastthree(3)6.
DailyPatrolLog(75-158)-POLICEOFFICERSONLY7.
StandardPoliceInterrogationCard(75-Misc.
-3)8.
ConsenttoPoliceInterviewCard(75-Misc.
-6)9.
CenterCityInformationMaps-atleasttwo(2)10.
JuvenileContactReport(75-82)-atleastsix(6)11.
StolenAutoReport(75-71)12.
MissingPerson(75-74A)13.
DomesticAbuseRightsandReferralCard(75-Misc.
-4)-atleastsix(6)14.
CrimeSceneLog(75-616)15.
StateformDL-640(acknowledgementofseizeddriver'slicense/vehicleregistration)–atleastthree(3)16.
FalseBurglary/RobberyAlarmNotificationCard(75-613)-atleastsix(6)17.
TowingReport(75-7)-atleastsix(6)DIRECTIVE6.
7-20D.
Detectiveswillhaveavailabletheirissued"Police"armband.
5.
"STREAMLIGHT'STINGER'"RE-CHARGEABLEFLASHLIGHTSA.
Description:1.
The"StreamlightStinger'"re-chargeableflashlightis7inchesinlengthandweighs9ounces(includingbattery)butcanprovideuptoa15,000candlepowerbeamwithaspot-to-floodfocus.
2.
Personnelassignedtodistricts/unitsreceivingasupplyoftheseflashlightswillbeprohibitedfromcarryinganyothertypeofflashlight.
Allotherdistricts/unitswillcontinuetocarryonlythestandardtwo-cellflashlightasnotedinthisDirective,Section4-A-5.
3.
Flashlightringholsterswillbeissuedtoallswornpersonnelinthedistrict/unitreceivingtheflashlights,withtheexceptionofadministrativepersonnelandthecommandingofficer.
Theseringholstersmustbewornandtheissuedflashlightswillbecarriedinthem.
Whenanofficeristransferredout,theywillberequiredtoturnintheringholstertothedistrict/unitcommandingofficer,whowillmaintainanyextraholsters.
B.
Procedure:1.
Atthestartofeachtourofduty,theOperationsRoomSupervisorwillensurethatallpersonnelsignoutaflashlightusingtheFlashlightControlLog(75-617).
Allflashlightshaveaserialnumberwhichwillbeusedinsteadofthepropertynumber.
2.
TheOperationsRoomSupervisorwillberesponsibletoensurethatallflashlightsnotcurrentlybeingusedarekeptstoredinachargingunit.
Flashlightsaretobeplacedinthechargerasanentireunitandarenottobetakenapart.
NOTE:ChargingunitshaveanLEDindicatorlightwhichwillcomeonwhentheflashlightisproperlyplacedinachargingunit.
Thelightonlyindicatesthatproperchargingcontacthasbeenmadeandwillnotindicatewhentheunitisfullycharged.
Becausethereisnoindicationthataflashlightisfullycharged,itwillbenecessarytorotatetheflashlightstoensurethattheyareasfully-chargedaspossiblebeforebeingissued.
Batteriestakeapproximately14hourstofullyre-chargeandwillbeavailableforone(1)fullhourofcontinuoususe.
3.
PersonnelobservingthattheirflashlightisbecomingdimshouldreturntotheirDIRECTIVE6.
7-21district/unitassoonaspossibleandbeissuedareplacementflashlight.
Leavingthelamponafteritbecomesnoticeablydimcanreducethelifeofthebattery.
4.
Attheendofeachtour,flashlightswillbereturnedtotheOperationsRoomSupervisorandthe75-617signedbythereturningofficer.
C.
ReplacementandRepairs:1.
TheofficeofMaterialsandSupplies,locatedinRoomB-10,PoliceHeadquarters,willberesponsibleforallsuppliesandmaintenanceoftheseflashlights.
Amemorandumwillbepreparedforanyrepairsorreplacementsnecessarysuchas,flashlights,chargers,beltloops,etc.
2.
Toobtainreplacementoflostorstolenflashlightsorringholsters,personnelwillfollowthesameproceduresasrequiredforthereplacementoflostorstolenhandcuffsorhelmetsinthisDirective,Section8-CandD.
6.
EQUIPMENTTOBECARRIEDWHILEOFFDUTYA.
BadgeB.
IdentificationCardC.
PennsylvaniaMunicipalPoliceOfficer(MPO)CertificationCard7.
UNIFORMMAINTENANCEA.
PoliceOfficersareresponsibleforthepropercareandauthorizeduseoftheiruniformsandequipment.
B.
ReplacementorRepairofBadge/Frontispiece1.
Whenabadge/frontispieceislostorstolen,theofficerwill:a.
Reporttheincidenttothedistrictofoccurrence(normalreportingprocedureistobefollowed,i.
e.
75-48and75-49).
b.
Prepareamemorandum(82-S-1)induplicatetotheirCommandingOfficerandstatethereon:1)themannerinwhichthebadge/frontispiecewaslostorstolen(includeDC#);2)requesttemporarybadge/frontispiece;DIRECTIVE6.
7-22c.
SubmitamemorandumtotheCommandingOfficerforapproval.
Copytoberetainedbysubmittingofficer.
d.
ReporttoPersonnelOfficerwiththeoriginalcopyofapprovedmemorandum.
NOTE:Whenatemporarybadge/frontispieceisissued,itisforappearanceonly.
Theofficermustusetheirassignednumberonallreports.
2.
CommandingOfficerwillobtainfromthedetectivedivisionconcernedacopyoftheinvestigativereportsconcerningthelostortheftofthebadge/frontispieceandinterviewtheofficerconcerningthecircumstances.
Ifitisdeterminedthatthelossortheftisduetocarelessnessornegligence,amemorandumwillbesenttoPoliceFinancetoarrangeforpayment.
3.
Whenanofficer'sbadge/frontispieceneedsrepair,theywill:a.
Prepareamemorandum(82-S-1)induplicatetotheirCommandingOfficeroutlininghowthebadge/frontispiecewasdamagedandrequestthatitberepaired.
b.
SubmitamemorandumtotheirCommandingOfficerforapproval.
Copytoberetainedbysubmittingofficer.
c.
ReporttoPersonnelOfficerwiththeoriginalcopyofapprovedmemorandum.
C.
ReplacementofLostorStolenDepartment-IssuedEquipment(Handcuffs,Helmets,Radios,FlashlightsandMPOCards)1.
Alllostorstolendepartment-issuedequipmentwillbereportedtothedistrictofoccurrence(normalreportingprocedureistobefollowed,i.
e.
,75-48and75-49).
2.
TheOfficerwill:a.
PrepareamemorandumintriplicatetotheirCommandingOfficer,fullyexplainingthecircumstances.
b.
AftertheCommandingOfficerreviewsandapprovesthememorandum,reporttothePoliceWarehouse,660EastErieAvenue,withacopyoftheapprovedmemorandumtoobtainreplacementhelmetorhandcuffs.
3.
CommandingOfficerwill:a.
Receive,reviewandapprovethereportingofficer'smemorandumandpermittheofficertoobtainreplacementhandcuffsorhelmet.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-23b.
ObtainfromtheDetectiveDivisionassignedacopyoftheinvestigativereportsconcerningthelossortheftofequipmentandinterviewtheofficerregardingthecircumstancessurroundingthelossortheft.
4.
DistributionofMemorandum:Original--ForhelmetsandhandcuffstoPoliceWarehouseSupervisor;--ForMPOCardstotheChiefInspectoroftheTrainingBureauwithacopyoftheinitialpolicereport;Copy--RetainedinDistrictFile;Copy--FinanceOffice.
*1D.
ReplacementofLostorStolenDepartmentIssuedCellPhones1.
AllPoliceDepartmentpersonnelwhoareassignedacity-ownedcellulardevicemustimmediatelyreportanylossortheftofthatcity-ownedcellulardevice.
ReportswillbemadeimmediatelytotheOfficeofInnovationandTechnology'sHelpDeskat(215)686-xxxx.
TheHelpDeskisstaffed24hoursaday,seven(7)daysaweek.
Oncethedeviceisreporteditwillbedeactivated.
2.
CommandingOfficerswillensurethestolendeviceisalsoreportedtotheDetectiveDivisionofoccurrence.
CommandingOfficerswillconductaninvestigationintoalllostdevices.
PersonnelwillbeguidedbythereportingprocessforlostorstolenequipmentasoutlineinSection7-ClistedinthisDirective.
3.
Additionally,allcellulardevicesthatarereportedlostorstolenmustbereportedtotheAdministrativeAnalysisUnitat(215)686-xxxx.
AdministrativeAnalysiswillberesponsibleforissuingreplacementcellphonesandMobileCommunicationswillberesponsibleforissuingreplacementsforBlackberrycellphones.
E.
Whenaninvestigationrevealsnegligenceorcarelessness,theofficerwillbesubjectedtodisciplinaryactionand/orberequiredtopayforthelostorstolenbadge,frontispiece,handcuffs,helmet,radioorflashlight.
FReplacementorRepairofUniformsDamagedinthePerformanceofDuty:1.
Uniforms/equipmentdamagedintheperformanceofdutywillbereplacedorrepairedbytheDepartmentwhenpriortothedamagetheuniformclothingwouldnormallypassinspection.
2.
ThepoliceofficerwillprepareamemorandumintriplicatetotheirCommandingDIRECTIVE6.
7-24Officerandstatethereon:a.
fulldescriptionofdamagedclothinganddateitwaspurchased;b.
summaryoftheincidentandmannerinwhichtheuniformwasdamaged.
3.
TheCommandingOfficerwillapprovetheofficer'smemorandumonlywhenintheiropiniontherequestforrepairorreplacementisvalidandstatethereon:a.
damageoccurredinthelineofduty;b.
clothinginquestionwouldnormallypassinspection;c.
thattheincidenthasbeeninvestigatedandthefactsasstatedaretrue.
4.
CommandingOfficerwillforwardoriginalandfirstcopyofmemorandum,alongwithdamagedclothing(throughthechainofcommand)totheFinanceOffice,Room307,PoliceHeadquarters.
a.
Copywillbereturnedtosubmittingofficer.
5.
Whenrequestforreplacementisapproved:a.
FinanceOfficerwillsendamemorandum(82-S-1)totherequestingofficertogotodesignatedplacewhereclothingwillbereplacedorcompensated.
6.
Whenrequestforrepairisapproved:a.
FinanceOfficerwillnotifyofficertopickupuniformforrepair.
b.
Officerwilltakeuniformtodesignatedmanufacturerforrepair.
7.
Whenrequestforrepairorreplacementisdisapproved,FinanceOfficerwillnotifyofficertoreclaimuniform.
G.
ReplacementofLeatherCoats:1.
Allrequestsforreplacementofleathercoats,duetodamage,willberejected.
Exception:HighwayPatrolmembersrequestingrepairorreplacementduetodamagewillsendamemotoPoliceFinance.
*5H.
ReplacementofIdentificationCards.
1.
LostIdentificationCards:a.
OfficerswillprepareamemorandumintriplicateandsubmittheoriginalandDIRECTIVE6.
7-25acopythroughtheirchainofcommandtotheChiefInspector,SupportServicesBureau,requestinganewidentificationcard.
Thesubmittingofficerwillretainacopy.
Includeabriefexplanationofthecircumstancesconcerningthelostorstolencardandacopyof75-48or75-49.
b.
ChiefInspector,SupportServices,willapprovetherequestandforwarditbacktotherequestingofficer.
c.
Uponreceiptoftheapprovedmemo,theofficerwilltakethememotoPoliceFinance,PAB–Room307,tothereceptiondeskandpaythereplacementfee.
ThenproceedtoPhotoLab–Room110withapprovedmemoandreceiptfromFinance.
Ifthelostidentificationcardiswithinayearofexpiration,theofficershouldbeinfulluniformpreparedtohaveanewupdatedphototaken.
2.
StolenIdentificationCards:a.
OfficerswillprepareamemorandumintriplicateandsubmittheoriginalandacopythroughtheirchaintotheChiefInspector,SupportServicesBureau,requestinganewidentificationcard.
Submittingofficerwillretainacopy.
Includeabriefexplanationofthecircumstancesconcerningthelostorstolencardandacopyof75-48or75-49.
b.
ChiefInspector,SupportServices,willapprovetherequestandforwardittotheRecordsandIdentificationUnit.
c.
TheRecordsandIdentificationUnit,PhotoSectionwillnotifytheofficerwhentoreportforthenewidentificationcard.
Ifthestolenidentificationcardiswithinayearofexpiration,theofficershouldbeinfulluniformpreparedtohaveanewupdatedphototaken.
d.
CommandingOfficersandSupervisorswillensurethecircumstancesconcerningthereplacementofidentificationcardsisinvestigatedtoensuretheyarereasonable.
Theintegrityoftheidentificationcardismaintainedbytheabilitytolimitthenumberofcardsissuedtoanindividual.
3.
DamagedorExpiredcards:a.
Nomemorandumisneededwhenreturningthedamagedorexpiredidentificationcards.
PersonnelshouldreporttotheRecordsandIdentificationUnit,PhotoSection,PoliceHeadquarters,Room110.
Officersshouldbeinfulluniformpreparedtohaveanewupdatedphototaken.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-26NOTE:IdentificationcardsareissuedbytheRecordsandidentificationUnitsPhotoSectionlocatedinPoliceHeadquarters,Room110.
IdentificationcardsareissuedMondaythroughFriday6:30a.
m.
to3:30p.
m.
SupervisorsandemployeesmaycontactthePhotoSectionat215-686-xxxxforassistanceoranyquestions.
8.
CLOTHING/MAINTENANCEALLOWANCEA.
Aclothingallowance,aswellasuniformmaintenanceallowance,isallottedtoeachmemberoftheDepartment.
Allswornemployeesassignedtofulldutyonthedatethechecksareissuedareentitledtotheannualuniformmaintenanceallowancepayment.
Officersnotonfulldutywillnotreceiveclothing/maintenancechecksunlesstheyreturntofulldutypriortotheendofthefiscalyear.
Uponreturn,officerswillsubmitamemoapprovedbytheirCommandingOfficertotheFiscalOfficer.
B.
ItwillbetheresponsibilityoftheindividualpoliceofficertopurchaseandmaintaintherequireduniformsandequipmentasspecifiedinthisDirective.
9.
RETURNOFEQUIPMENTA.
Attheterminationofanofficer'semployment,theCommandingOfficerwillreclaimallCity-ownedequipmentand:1.
Withholdtheofficer'slastpaycheckuntilthereturnofthisequipment.
B.
CommandingOfficerwillensureallequipmentisreturnedasfollows:1.
Armory,PoliceAcademy--Cityownedweapon,twomagazines,blackbox,triggerlock,peppersprayandpeppersprayholder.
2.
PoliceWarehouse,660EastErieAvenue--Helmet,protectivevestandhandcuffs.
3.
PolicePersonnel,Room308PoliceHeadquarters--IDcard,MPOcard,parkingpermit,andfrontispiece.
Onretirement,policeofficersarepermittedtoretainbadge,newIDcardwillbeissued.
4.
MobileCommunicationsUnit,Room106PoliceHeadquarters:BlackberryandHandi-Talkieifissued.
5.
Garage,McAllisterStreet--Vehicleandkeys(Captainandabove).
DIRECTIVE6.
7-2710.
REPAIRORREPLACEMENTOFPERSONALLYOWNEDPROPERTYDAMAGEDINTHELINEOFDUTYA.
Claimsfortherepairorreplacementofpersonalproperty(e.
g.
,eyeglassesanddentures)damagedinthelineofdutymustbesubstantiatedbytheofficerandauthenticatedbytheimmediatesupervisorandCommandingOfficer.
1.
IftheCommandingOfficer'sinvestigationindicatesthatthedamageoccurredthroughnegligenceorcarelessnessonthepartoftheofficer,theclaimwillnotbepaid.
B.
Theofficermustreporttotheirimmediatesupervisorwiththedamageditempriortoreportingoffdutyonthedayoftheincident.
C.
Theofficermustprepareatypewrittenmemorandum(82-S-1)intriplicatetotheCommandingOfficer.
Thememorandumwillinclude:1.
Officer'sname,payrollnumberandbadgenumber,2.
Dateandtimeoftheincident,3.
Locationofoccurrence,4.
Abriefdescriptionoftheincident,5.
DistrictControlNumber(DC#),6.
Name,ageandaddressofoffender,ifknownandwhenappropriate,a.
iftheoffenderwasarrested,listchargesandplaceofhearing.
7.
Anyinjuriessustained,a.
Iftheofficerisinjured,acopyoftheInjuredEmployeeReport(82-S-58)willbeattachedtothememorandum.
8.
Witnessestotheincident(policeandcivilian),includingtheaddressesofcivilianwitnesses,9.
Descriptionofitem,damage,valueanddatepurchased,10.
Statethatnoremunerationforthearticlehasbeenorwillbeaccepted,otherthanthatprovidedbytheDepartment,DIRECTIVE6.
7-28a.
Whenanoffender,orotherparty,offerstopayforthedamagedarticle,theindividualwillbedirectedto:1)prepareacheckpayableto"CityofPhiladelphia"2)writealetterofexplanation;3)mailbothtotheFiscalOfficer,Room307,PoliceHeadquarters.
11.
Attachbillsforrepair/replacementtothememorandum.
D.
Theofficer'ssupervisorwillexaminetheiteminquestionandnotethedamage(i.
e.
,leftlensbroken,framebroken,etc.
).
Inaddition,thesupervisorwillinvestigatetheincidentand:1.
PrepareatypewrittenmemorandumintriplicatetotheCommandingOfficerindicatingtheresultsoftheinvestigationandthereasonsforapprovalordisapprovaloftheofficer'srequest.
2.
SubmitthememorandumtotheCommandingOfficerforreview.
E.
TheCommandingOfficerwillapproveordisapprovetherequestandstateontheofficer'smemorandumthereasontherefore.
Distributethememorandaasfollows:1.
Original&Copy–SafetyOffice,PoliceHeadquarters,RoomL-5,2.
Copy-Returnedtotheofficer.
F.
TheSafetyOfficewillreviewtheofficer'sclaimandapproveordisapprovetherequest.
1.
Whentheclaimisapproved,determinetheamountoftheCity'sliabilityandforwardthememorandumtotheFinanceOfficer,307,PoliceHeadquarters.
2.
Whentheclaimisdisapproved,statethereasonontheofficer'smemorandumandreturntotherequestingofficerthroughchannels.
G.
TheFinanceOfficerwillcontacttheofficer'sCommandingOfficerandrequestthattheofficerreporttotheFinanceOffice,307,PoliceHeadquarters,toarrangeforpaymentforthedamageditem.
11.
LOCKERSA.
ThePhiladelphiaPoliceDepartmentmaintainslockersatmostofitsfacilitiesfortheexclusiveuseofitsemployees,asaconvenienceforthemandassuch,certainresponsibilitiesandrestrictionsareplacedontheiruse.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-29NOTE:AllDepartmentpersonnelareherebyplacedonnoticethatthePhiladelphiaPoliceDepartmentreservestherighttoinspect,inventory,vieworotherwisesearchanypropertyownedbytheCityofPhiladelphiaatanytime.
Thisshallinclude,butisnotlimitedtolockers,desks,cabinets,andvehicles.
Accordingly,personnelshouldNOTassumeanyreasonableexpectationofprivacyintheseareaswhetherlockedorunlocked.
B.
Theindividualofficerassignedalockershall:1.
ProvidetheirCommandingOfficerwithaduplicatekeyorcombinationforthelockusedtosecuretheirlocker.
(Thiswillfacilitateinspectionsbycommandpersonnel.
)Ifacombinationlockissuppliedfortheofficer'suse,onlythatlockwillbeplacedonthelocker.
2.
Keeptheirlockercleanandorderlyaspossible.
C.
Theindividualofficerassignedalockershallnotkeepanyarticlesofevidence,confiscatedmaterials,contraband,intoxicants,foodorsurplusquantitiesofCityorDepartmentalformsintheirlockeratanytime.
Ensurenoadhesivestickers,labels,etc.
,areplacedonanypartofthelocker.
D.
Theindividualofficerassignedalockermaystorethefollowingitemsinsame:1.
Allrequiredpoliceequipmentasindicatedinthisdirective.
2.
Civilianclothesandathleticequipment3.
Toiletries4.
Off-dutyfirearmE.
CommandingOfficersshallconductmonthlyinspectionsofalllockersassignedtopersonnelundertheircommand.
Thisauthoritymay,inspecificinstances,bedelegatedtosubordinatesupervisorypersonnel.
BYCOMMANDOFTHEPOLICECOMMISSIONERFOOTNOTEGEN#DATECHANGE*1614912-20-11ADDITION*2030812-28-11ADDITION*3973401-12-12ADDITION*4710501-24-12CHANGE*5710901-24-12CHANGE*6250401-26-12CHANGE*7317003-20-12CHANGE*8119206-25-12CHANGEDIRECTIVE6.
7-30*9563604-08-13CHANGE*10125107-11-13ADDITION*11562309-11-14ADDITION/APDX'A'DIRECTIVE6.
7-1APPENDIX"A"PHILADELPHIAPOLICEDEPARTMENTDIRECTIVE6.
7APPENDIX"A"SUBJECT:SOFTBODYARMOR1.
POLICY*4A.
Allswornpersonnelon-dutyandperformingapatrol,specialpatrol,investigatoryfunction,includingpre-plannedhighriskincidents,willweartheircity-issuedballistic/protectivevest,unlessexemptedasfollows:2.
PROCEDUREIssuedDate:04-15-11EffectiveDate:04-15-11UpdatedDate:09-11-14REDACTED-LAWENFORCEMENTSENSITIVEREDACTED-LAWENFORCEMENTSENSITIVEDIRECTIVE6.
7-2APPENDIX"A"a.
ElbecoV1PoplinExternalVestCarrierStyle#V1710(white)and#V1713(blue)1.
Uniformshirtpoplinconstruction.
2.
Executivedesignmatchesuniformshirtinbothstyleandcolor.
3.
Colorpowderblueorwhite,consistentwithrank.
4.
Two(2)frontpadandpenbreastpocketswithhiddenvelcroclosure.
*8b.
BlauerArmorSkinStyle#8770-1color#46-blue/color#26-whiteBlauerL/SStreetshirtStyle#8771-1color#46-blue/color#26-whiteBlauerS/SStreetshirtStyle#8772-1color#46-blue/color#26-whiteBlauerSuspendersStyle#174color#111.
BlauerArmorSkinisanarmorintergrationuniformsystem.
2.
ThissystemconsistsoftheArmorSkinvestwhichcoversyourexistingcarrier.
3.
AStreetshirt-performanceuniformshirt-wornasabaselayerorasanalternateuniformshirt.
4.
Anoptionaldutybeltsuspensionsystemintergratedintothevest.
NOTE:Thequiltedblueoutercarrierfortheballisticpanelsmayonlybewornwitheitherthepatroljacket,blousecoatorleatherjacket.
ThequiltedoutercarriermaynotbeusedwhilewearingUniforms#1or#2.
B.
Inspection1.
Alldistrictandunitsupervisorswillinspecttheirpersonnelonadailybasistoensurepersonnelarewearingtheprotectivevestasrequired.
Duringthisinspection,itisincumbentontheofficertotakeappropriateactiontodemonstratethattheballisticpanelsofthevestareinplace.
Suchactionmayincludethefollowing:a.
raising,removingorunbuttoningthetopgarmentsoastoexposethevesttovisualinspection,orb.
pattingonthefrontandrearofthevestsoastoproduceasound,orc.
anyotherreasonablemanner,whichwillindicatetothepatrolsupervisorthatthevestisbeingworn.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-3APPENDIX"A"*112.
ThesupervisorisresponsibletoensurethattheinspectionisnotatedontheS&R.
Inpre-plannedhigh-riskincidents,thesupervisorwillensurethewearingofbodyarmorbypersonnelinvolvedintheincidentwillbedocumentedonthepertinentreport(i.
e,75-48,PIIN,orincidentsheet).
(PLEAC2.
1.
4)3.
CommandingOfficerswillberesponsibleforconductinganannualinspectioninAugustofeachyear.
4.
AlldistrictandunitCommandingOfficerswillensurethatsoftbodyarmorassignedtoeachofficerundertheircommandisinspectedforthefollowing:a.
Wear-Damage-Abuse-Misuse--The"coolmax"andpolycottoncarrierandtheballisticpanelstheycontainwillbeexaminedtoensurethatexcessivewearorotherdamagehasnotmadethevestunusable.
Exampleswouldincludedamagesuchasholes,rips,tears,frayingseams,unravelingstitchingandseverebunchingoftheinnermaterialanddiscoloration.
b.
PersonalFit--Ifduringtheannualinspectionoratanytimeitisdeterminedthatarmornolongermeetsthestandardforproperfit,itwillbereplacedassoonaspossible.
5.
Personnelrequiringareplacementvestduetoloss,damageortheftwillreporttothePoliceWarehouse,660EastErieAvenue,phonenumber(215)685-9859,withamemoapprovedbytheirCommandingOfficerandthedamagedvest.
Nomemowillbenecessaryifthereplacementisforfitonly.
NOTE:Seamsand/orbindingwillnotbeopenedforanyoftheseinspections.
PanelswillbeinspectedbyopeningthevelcrosealersonthecarrierandvisuallyexaminingthepanelsduringtheCommandingOfficer'sannualinspection.
3.
ANNUALBODYARMORINSPECTIONREPORTA.
Everydistrict/unitcommanderwillberequiredtosubmitanannualbodyarmorinspectionreport.
Thisreportwilllistallbodyarmor,whichhasbeendeterminedtobeinneedofreplacementthroughinspection.
Itwillalsoincludethecommander'sdeterminationastonormalwear,abuse,ormisuse.
ThisannualreportwillbesenttothepertinentChiefInspectornolaterthanthefirstMondayafterthe15thofSeptemberofeachyear.
4.
EMERGENCYREPLACEMENTA.
Intheeventavestislostorstolen,itmustbereportedimmediatelythroughnormalproceduresforlostorstolenCityproperty.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-4APPENDIX"A"B.
Iflost,stolenordamaged,replacementwillbeobtainedbyfollowingtheprocedureindicatedinSection2-B-4.
NOTE:Vests,whichhavebeenshot,punctured,ordamaged,mustbereplacedbeforetheofficerreturnstofieldduty.
5.
OFFICERSWITHOUTBODYARMORA.
Ifarmorislost,stolen,ordamaged,officerswillbepermittedtoworkinnon-fieldassignmentsuntilthevestisreplaced.
B.
Ifarmorislost,stolen,ordamagedthroughpersonalneglect,misuse,orabuse,personnelwillberesponsibleforrestitutionandsubjecttodisciplinaryaction.
C.
Officerswhohaveforgottentheirarmorwillbecarriedvacation/holidayorleavewithoutpayuntiltheyreturntoworkwiththerequiredequipmentandmaybesubjecttodisciplinaryaction.
6.
CAREANDMAINTENANCEA.
Eachofficerwhohasbeenissuedsoftbodyarmorwillberesponsibleforitsroutinecareinaccordancewiththemanufacturer'sdirection.
B.
Instructionsforpropercareareattachedtothevest.
NEVEREXPOSETODIRECTSUNLIGHTNEVERDRYCLEANNEVERUSEBLEACHNEVERPUTBALLISTICPANELSINTHEWASHINGMACHINEC.
Undernocircumstancesisanofficertoattempttomendorrepairsoftbodyarmor.
Ifanymendingorrepairsareneeded,theofficerwillfollowtheproceduresoutlinedinSection2-B-4forreplacement.
7.
STORAGEA.
City-ownedprotectivevestswillnotbekeptinvehicles.
(Exception:personnelin"on-call"statuswillbepermittedtostoretheirvestssecurelyintheirvehicleonlyforthatperiodoftimetheyremaininon-callstatus.
)B.
Ballisticpanelsshouldbestoredflat,notfolded.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-5APPENDIX"A"8.
REPORTSOF"SAVES"A.
Wheneversoftbodyarmorsavesanofficer,whetherasaconsequenceofgunfire,blunttrauma,vehicleaccident,falloranyotherinstancewherethearmorsavedtheofficer,areportfromtheofficer'sCommandingOfficerwillbeforwardedtotheChiefInspector,TrainingBureau,throughproperchannelswithin10daysoftheincident.
ThisreportwillincludetheDC#,InvestigativeControl#andcopiesoftheinvestigationreports.
NOTE:ThebodyarmormanufacturedfromKevlarisvulnerabletoattackbyknifeorothersharpinstrument,suchasanicepick.
However,itislikelytolessentheseverityofinjuriesfromaslashingattack.
BYCOMMANDOFTHEPOLICECOMMISSIONERDIRECTIVE6.
7-1APPENDIX"B"PHILADELPHIAPOLICEDEPARTMENTDIRECTIVE6.
7APPENDIX"B"SUBJECT:POLICEBICYCLEPATROL1.
POLICYA.
AllpersonnelassignedtoBicyclePatrolinalldistricts/unitswillmaintaintheprescribeduniformaswellasanyitemsdistinctivetotheirparticularassignment.
B.
TheCenterCityDistrict(CCD)willretainresponsibilityfortraining.
C.
CommandingOfficersofdistricts/unitswhohavebicyclepatrolswillhavesoleresponsibilityfortheassignmentoftheseofficers.
D.
Nouniformorequipmentotherthanthatdescribedhereinwillbepermittedwhileinauniformbicyclepatrolassignment.
E.
Officerswillweartheuniformofthedaywhennotassignedtobicyclepatrol(e.
g.
,court,bikemechanical,etc).
2.
PRESCRIBEDUNIFORMA.
Uniformbicyclepatrolofficerswillcomplywiththebelowlistedprescribeduniformsandequipment.
Alluniformsandequipmentwillbeavailableforinspection.
Nosubstitutionswillbepermitted.
1.
WinterUniforma.
One(1)headcover(solidnavyorblackknittedmaterial)b.
One(1)wintercyclingvestwithbolero(Ultrex),yellowandnavyforPatrolBureaupersonnel:mediumblueovernavyfortheNarcoticsStrikeForcePersonnelc.
One(1)paircyclingpants(Ultrex)navyd.
One(1)paircyclingpants(Supplex)navyIssuedDate:04-15-11EffectiveDate:04-15-11UpdatedDate:DIRECTIVE6.
7-2APPENDIX"B"e.
One(1)pairinsulatedhigh-topboots,blackf.
Three(3)navycoloredsweatshirtsg.
One(1)pairwinterridinggloves(solidblackornavyonly,noskigloves)h.
Three(3)blackornavy-coloredturtleneckshirtswithPPDlogo2.
SummerUniforma.
Two(2)pairsummershorts(Supplex),navyb.
Three(3)lightblueshort-sleevestaffshirts,includingsilk-screenedbadgeandnameplate;three(3)navyblueshort-sleevestaffshirtsforNarcoticsStrikeForcepersonnel,includingembroideredbadgewithnumberandname.
c.
Three(3)pairsocks(Kevlaroptional)solidcolor,whiteornavymid-calfd.
One(1)pairblackleathercross-trainingsneaker(hightop)e.
One(1)pairsummerridingglovesf.
One(1)clearplasticraincoat3.
DutyHolsterandRelatedEquipmenta.
One(1)nylonwebbelt,blackb.
One(1)nylonwebholster,blackc.
One(1)nylonwebhandcuffcase,blackd.
One(1)nylonwebspeedloader/magazineholder,blacke.
One(1)nylonwebbatonloop4.
MountainBikeandRelatedEquipmenta.
One(1)RaleighPolicemountainbike(OtherbikespurchasedbeforetheeffectivedateofthisdirectiveANDpreviouslyapprovedbytheCenterCityDistrictwillbeapproved.
AnybikespurchasedaftertheeffectivedateofthisdirectivewillbeasstatedordepartmentallyapprovedbythePoliceCommissioner.
)b.
One(1)cargotrunk,blacknylontype,waterproofpreferredDIRECTIVE6.
7-3APPENDIX"B"c.
One(1)Kryptonitelock(optional)d.
One(1)Advocetcomputer(optional)e.
One(1)waterbottleandwaterbottlecagef.
One(1)Nicelitefrontlight(otherlightsoptionalifapproved)g.
One(1)mirrorh.
One(1)helmet,bellimage,whiteONLY,withdepartmentallyapproveddecalsandinsigniai.
Two(2)paireyeprotection,tintedandclearj.
One(1)baseballhatwithPPDemblem,navyB.
AllbicyclesacquiredbecomeCityproperty,andassuch,willrequirepropertynumbers.
C.
Allotherprovisionsofthisdirective(whereappropriate)willapplyandbestrictlyadheredto.
D.
Thisisacommunity-fundedprogram.
CommandingOfficerswillensurestrictaccountabilityforanyfundssolicitedand/ordisbursed.
3.
REGULATIONUNIFORMSA.
RegulationUniform#1Supplexcyclingshorts;short-sleevelightbluestaffshirtforPatrolOperationspersonnelornavyblueforNarcoticsStrikeForcepersonnel;blackcross-trainingsneakerswithsocks,mid-calf,solidcoloredwhiteornavyB.
RegulationUniform#2Supplexcyclingpants;short-sleevelightbluestaffshirt;blackcross-trainingsneakerswithsocks,mid-calf,solidcoloredwhiteornavyC.
RegulationUniform#3Supplexcyclingpants;longsleevenavybluesweatshirt;cyclingvestwithoptionalbolero(UltrexorSupplex);blackcross-trainingsneakersorblackhigh-topboots(optional).
DIRECTIVE6.
7-4APPENDIX"B"D.
RegulationUniform#4Ultrexcyclingpants;longsleevenavybluesweatshirtand/orblackornavyPPDturtleneck;ultrexcyclingvestandbolero;blackhigh-topboots:winterridinggloves;headcover.
NOTE:NarcoticsStrikeForceUnitpersonnelmayweartheblacktacticalwindbreakerasanoptionaluniformbetweenuniform#2and#3withthestaffshirt(duringtimesofunstableweatherandwidelyvaryingtemperaturechange)withapprovaloftheofficer'sCommandingOfficer.
Thewindbreakermusthavetheofficer'sbadgewithbadgenumberandnameembroideredintheapprovedmanner.
Lieutenantsandabovemaysubstitutewhiteshirtsinplaceofblueinallsections.
E.
Departmentally-approvedbicyclehelmetswillbewornwithalltheaboveuniformsandwheneveroperatingabicycle.
Baseballcaps(Section2-A-4-j)maybewornascoverwhenofficerisnotoperatingtheirbike.
BYCOMMANDOFTHEPOLICECOMMISSIONERDIRECTIVE6.
7-1APPENDIX"C"PHILADELPHIAPOLICEDEPARTMENTDIRECTIVE6.
7APPENDIX"C"SUBJECT:POLICEON/OFFROADMOTORCYCLEPATROL1.
POLICYA.
AllpersonnelassignedtoOn/OffRoadMotorcyclePatrolinalldistricts/unitswillmaintaintheprescribeduniformaswellasanyitemsdistinctivetotheirparticularassignment.
B.
Nouniformorequipmentotherthanthatdescribedhereinwillbepermittedwhileinanon/offroadmotorcyclepatrolassignment.
C.
Officerswillweartheuniformofthedaywhennotassignedtoon/offroadmotorcyclePatrol(e.
g.
,court,motorcyclemechanical,etc).
2.
PRESCRIBEDUNIFORMA.
On/offroadmotorcyclepatrolofficerswillcomplywiththebelowlistedprescribeduniformsandequipment.
Alluniformsandequipmentwillbeavailableforinspection.
Nosubstitutionswillbepermitted.
1.
WinterUniforma.
One(1)headcover(solidnavyorblackknittedmaterial)b.
One(1)wintercyclingvestwithbolero(Ultrex),yellowandnavyc.
One(1)paircyclingpants(Ultrex)navyd.
One(1)paircyclingpants(Supplex)navye.
One(1)pairblack10"lacedboots(toallowforpantstobeblousedinsideforsafety)f.
Three(3)navycoloredsweatshirtsg.
One(1)pairblackleatherfull-fingeredglovesIssuedDate:04-15-11EffectiveDate:04-15-11UpdatedDate:DIRECTIVE6.
7-2APPENDIX"C"h.
Three(3)blackornavy-coloredturtleneckshirtswithPPDlogo2.
SummerUniforma.
Two(2)paircyclingpants(Supplex),navyb.
Three(3)lightblueshort-sleevestaffshirts,includingsilk-screenedbadgeandnameplatec.
Three(3)pairsofsocks(Kevlaroptional)solidcolor,whiteornavymid-calfd.
One(1)pairblack10"lacedboots(toallowforpantstobeblousedinsideforsafety)e.
One(1)pairfull-fingeredsummerridinggloves3.
DutyHolsterandRelatedEquipmenta.
One(1)nylonwebbelt,blackb.
One(1)nylonwebholster,blackc.
One(1)nylonwebhandcuffcase,blackd.
One(1)nylonwebspeedloader/magazineholder,blacke.
One(1)nylonwebbatonloop4.
OtherRelatedEquipmenta.
One(1)raingear(topandbottom),yellowforsafetyb.
One(1)helmet,Departmentallyapproved-incompliancewithMVC§3525(a)c.
Two(2)pairsofeyeprotection,tintedandclear–incompliancewithMVC§3525(b).
d.
One(1)baseballhatwithPPDemblem,navyB.
Allotherprovisionsofthisdirective(whereappropriate)willapplyandbestrictlyadheredto.
DIRECTIVE6.
7-3APPENDIX"C"3.
REGULATIONUNIFORMSA.
RegulationUniform#1Supplexcyclingpants;short-sleevelightbluestaffshirt;black10"lacedbootswithsocks,mid-calf,solidcoloredwhiteornavy,full-fingeredridinggloves.
B.
RegulationUniform#2Supplexcyclingpants;longsleevenavybluesweatshirt;cyclingvestwithoptionalbolero(UltrexorSupplex);laced10"blackboots,full-fingeredridinggloves.
C.
RegulationUniform#3Ultrexcyclingpants;longsleevenavybluesweatshirtand/orblackornavyPPDturtleneck;ultrexcyclingvestandbolero;laced10"blackboots,full-fingeredridinggloves;headcover.
D.
Departmentally-approvedmotorcyclehelmetswillbewornwithalltheaboveuniformswheneveroperatingamotorcycle.
Baseballcapsmaybewornascoverwhenofficerisnotoperatingtheirmotorcycle.
BYCOMMANDOFTHEPOLICECOMMISSIONERDIRECTIVE6.
7-1APPENDIX"D"PHILADELPHIAPOLICEDEPARTMENTDIRECTIVE6.
7APPENDIX"D"SUBJECT:POLICEARMBANDSFORDETECTIVESANDPLAINCLOTHESPERSONNEL1.
POLICYA.
PolicearmbandsareissuedbythePoliceDepartmenttodetectivesandplainclothespersonneltobeusedasameansofidentification.
2.
PURPOSEA.
Descriptionofarmbands1.
71/4"x7"ovalorangemeshoutlinedinblackfabricwiththePhiladelphiaPoliceDepartmentinsigniainthecenter.
AblackVelcrobandisattached.
B.
Useofarmbands:1.
Armbandsaretobewornontheleftarmbetweentheshoulderandelbow.
2.
Armbandsshallbeutilizedwhen:a.
Orderedbyasupervisorbecauseofincidentconditionsand/ornecessity;b.
Pre-eventplanningindicatesthatarmbandsidentifyingplainclothespolicepersonnelmayberequiredonanassignmentordetail;c.
Adetectiveorplainclothesofficerdeterminesthatitisnecessaryforthemtoberecognizabletothepublicorotherpolicepersonnel.
d.
Allpolicepersonnelaretobefamiliarizedwiththeappearanceanduseofpolicearmbands.
3.
Issuanceofarmbandsa.
ArmbandsareissuedbytheAdvancedTrainingUnittopersonnelattendingpre-promotionalclassesforDetective.
IssuedDate:05-13-10EffectiveDate:05-13-10UpdatedDate:DIRECTIVE6.
7-2APPENDIX"D"b.
Armbandsmaybeissuedtoinvestigativeand/orotherplainclothespersonnelatthediscretionofthedistrict/unitCommandingOfficer.
c.
Armbandsissuedarethepropertyofthedistrict/unitandwillbereturnedtothedistrict/unitupontransfer,reassignment,orretirement.
d.
PersonnelissuedanarmbandwillmaintainandberesponsibleforthearmbandasDepartment-issuedequipment.
AdditionalarmbandsmayberequestedfromthePoliceWarehouse,660EastErieAvenue,throughaMemorandumandMaterialIssueSlip(71-S-91).
4.
Lostordamagedarmbandsa.
PersonnelissuedanarmbandwillimmediatelyprepareamemorandumtotheirCommandingOfficerwheneveranarmbandislost,stolen,ordamagedinanyway,givingallpertinentinformationconcerningthelossordamage.
BYCOMMANDOFTHEPOLICECOMMISSIONER