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Newport News Police Department
F. When interacting with the public, non-uniformed officers must display their badge prominently on their
belt or torso, so it is visible.
G. Communications Division personnel will refer to COM-280 Wearing of Uniforms and Grooming Standards
for guidelines regarding attire.
H. Supervisors who approve business casual, or casual daily attire may require any employee to wear their
uniform, business attire, or formal business attire for events, such as meetings, interviews or
presentations.
I. Employees conducting presentations or attending meetings with city leader are expected to wear their
uniform or formal business attire.
J. Employees will wear appropriate footwear that coincides with the standards for their attire (i.e. uniform,
business, business casual, casual) and are clean and functional for their duties and responsibilities,
including the need for maneuverability and safety.
NOTE: The department does not consider athletic sneakers and work style boots appropriate footwear
for business or business casual attire, unless specifically required for operational or safety
purposes as part of an assigned role or approved medical accommodation.
K. During inclement weather, non-uniformed personnel may wear weather appropriate clothing
(winter/rain boots, coats, cold weather/rain hats, etc.). When interacting with the public, outerwear
depicting sports teams or advertisements is prohibited.
L. Hats, including baseball caps, are prohibited with business and business casual attire. Headwear may be
worn for religious, medical or official authorized purposes.
M. Court
The only approved attire for attending court is the issued class B uniform, civilian uniform, or formal
business attire. Sworn employees who were in uniform when they made the arrest are encouraged to
wear their uniforms to court. Police Aides, Parking Enforcement Officers, and non-sworn employees who
are scheduled to testify should wear either their issued uniform or formal business attire. If the
Commonwealth Attorney specifies a preference for attire, employees are expected to honor the request.
N. Training
1. Unless otherwise specified, employees attending in-person training will wear either business casual
or business attire. This includes training classes hosted by the department, classes hosted by other
agencies, and conferences.
2. Instructors are expected to wear their uniform or business attire unless the type of training requires
athletic attire.
3. Employees who attend a class that requires athletic attire are expected to change to appropriate
attire for their position if they return to work following training.
O. Limited Duty
Employees assigned to limited duty positions (see ADM-325 Injury On/Off Duty, FMLA), also referred to
as light duty, shall not wear their uniform while performing light duty functions. They are required to
wear attire consistent with their limited duty assignment unless the supervisor for that assignment
approves otherwise.
P. Administrative Uniform
Employees may wear an administrative duty belt in lieu of the standard duty belt in accordance with the
parameters outlined in ADM-520 Issuance and Wearing of Uniforms and Equipment.
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