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109.00 - PERSONAL APPEARANCE 1. This rule applies to all members while on duty of officially representing the department at a public meeting, training session, seminar, conference, or other similar event. 2. Members shall maintain proper personal hygiene while on duty. 3. Uniforms and shoes shall be neat and clean and shall conform to the requirements set forth in SOP 109.01, Uniforms. 4. At no time while in uniform shall a member wear jewelry, pins, ribbons, buttons, or an article of clothing that constitutes an advertisement; religious, political, or social viewpoint or message that is offensive to anyone on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, or sexual orientation. 5. Hair shall be kept neat and well-groomed, shall not constitute a safety hazard, and at no time shall interfere with the use of protective clothing or equipment. 6. Members shall limit their use of jewelry to a wrist or pocket watch, a wedding ring, and one school or university ring. These items shall not interfere with the proper use of protective clothing and equipment. 7. Male department members are prohibited from wearing earrings and ear studs. Female members, other than those in the fire suppression division, shall limit their use of earrings and ear studs to a single pair. Nose jewelry or other items that draw attention to the wearer are prohibited. 8. Tattoos that are in visible areas of an individual shall not be sexually explicit, immoral, or express radical social statements. If you are not sure of the acceptability of a potential tattoo, check with your supervisor in regards to the intent of this policy. |