USE OR DISPLAY OF LOGOS, TYPEHEADS, INSIGNIAS, ETC.


Unauthorized Use of Logos
     A. No person who is not a bone fide member of this organization may utilize, display, reproduce, claim any rights to, or in any way utilize the intellectual property of this organization.
     B. Any person who refuses to cease such unauthorized use or activities shall be referred to the county prosecutor for fraud and impersonation.

Uniform Policy
The appearance of uniformed BCMSAR members greatly influences public perceptions. The uniform and the men and women who wear it, are recognized and respected as volunteers dedicated to helping the sheriff's department. Wearing the uniform, therefore, is a privilege and imposes a great responsibility.

By wearing the uniform, each member conveys integrity, competence, pride, and approachability. Members must wear the uniform in such a way as to present a competent and confident image to the community. The arm patches and breast patches are the property of BCMSAR. The use of these symbols is restricted to official activities.

The guides of the BCMSAR uniform program are:
• Project a distinct uniform image to the community;
• Provide members with functional, durable, and comfortable clothing which is recognizably associated with the sheriff's department;
• Proper wearing of the uniform includes:
     (1) wearing the uniform at prescribed times;
     (2) maintaining a clean and neat personal appearance;
     (3) maintaining a neutral image that encourages approachability;
     (4) projecting a positive appearance;
• Members whose duties requires wearing the BCMSAR uniform (public meet and greet, parades, duties assigned by sheriff such as parking and traffic control) will ensure that they are wearing the uniform properly and will conduct themselves professionally at all times when in uniform.
• Wearing of the uniform in public is restricted to assigned duties.

Unauthorized Wear.
Persons not members of BCMSAR may not wear any identifiable part of the uniform, or dress in a manner that attempts to duplicate the appearance thereof.
Members not on official or assigned duties may not wear the uniform in public. e.g. If a members stops at a store, a gas station, or a restaurant on the way to or from an assignment, the uniform may be worn as long as the appearance and conduct of the member is within the guidelines. Putting on the uniform and going out in public when not assigned is not allowed.

Personal Appearance and Grooming Standards.
Personal appearance and grooming standards for all uniformed members are necessary to achieve the desired image.

 

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