I have been considering try to join the Victorian Police force in Australia for some time but I have a full sleeve tattoo(from my wrist to my shoulder). Victorian police uniform is short sleeved shirts so my tattoo would be exposed.
Would I still be able to become a police officer or is their strict policy on tattoos that are very visible and what not?
2006-11-26 10:14:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Just to clarify; I do not want to remove my tattoo
2006-11-26 10:33:43 · update #1
I have never seen a police officer in Victoria with tattoos. But that is not to say that they have a strict policy of officers having tattoos.
You would be better getting an official response rather than conjecture.
2006-11-27 11:52:33 · answer #1 · answered by Dex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visible tattoos are becoming so commonplace now its becoming more of a discrimination issue. I personally feel that tattoos shouldn't disqualify someone from being hired at a police dept as long as the tattoos are tasteful
2016-03-29 10:08:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually many departments follow the policy that tattoos are not allowed if they are seen while wearing a Class A dress uniform.
2006-11-29 16:34:55 · answer #3 · answered by emtpasty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine any tattoo cannot be visible as they're a reflection of a persons individuality which is supposed to be lost behind a uniform.
2006-11-26 10:39:45 · answer #4 · answered by thellord_thighgod 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not too sure.
I'm pretty sure you'd be allowed.
Another alternative is to get a long-sleeved shirt specially-made.
If you really want to do this, the very expensive and out-there idea is laser removal surgery..
2006-11-26 10:17:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋