I am planning to go into Police Foundations when I am finished high school, and I want to get a snakebite piercing in the middle of my lip, and a stud on my chin.
I am just curious if you are allowed to have that kind of stuff.
2007-10-22 09:47:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Certainly not while working!
Many agencies will not hire for other reasons to include visible tattoos and smoking!
2007-10-22 09:52:06 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
This wouldn't
be desirable in an officer for a bunch of reasons. It looks unprofessional is high on that list (actually, a lot of people won't hire you with facial piercings, so think hard about repeating the phrase "soy or skim?" 10,000 times a day before you do it).
The other reason it is really undesirable is simply that if you are in a fight, the less someone has to grab onto, the better off you are. That's why EMTs wear snap ties.
2007-10-22 14:34:08 · answer #2 · answered by nicolemcg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not.
However, it would depend on the dress code and appearance policy of the department you wish to work for. A good example is having tattoos showing while you are on duty. Some departments have issued a policy indicating this is strictly prohibited, and others have not touched the issue.
But for piercings like the one you are describing, I am not aware of any department (at least in California) that allows that. Some departments are very strict to the point that you can only have one piercing per ear with earings being limited to a certain size and not dangling.
There are also safety issues concerning piercings also(i.e. snagging it or having them ripped off of you.
Basically, all departments strive to have a clean cut/neat and professional appearance for their officers.
2007-10-22 09:59:46 · answer #3 · answered by Al A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DEPENDING ON DEPARTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES.
SOMEONE IN THE RADIO ROOM UNSEEN BY THE PUBLIC YES.
NORMALLY WE HAVE AN IMAGE TO KEEP UP. BUT CURRENT MORES ARE CHANGING AND WHERE ONCE IN 68 IF YOU HAD A TATTOO YOU HAD TO COVER IT OR WEAR A LONG SLEEVE SHIRT.
2007-10-22 12:24:10 · answer #4 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO,
They are supposed to be setting the example plus in a fight it is totally dangerous. Do it now and enjoy it for a while.
2007-10-22 09:50:00 · answer #5 · answered by krixty 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In a location other than the United States, possibly.
2007-10-22 09:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Some small departments will allow it. But in an altercation they can be ripped out.
2007-10-22 10:20:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not on duty you cant wear them............ Unless maybe you work in some weird third world country where they are considered part of the normal culture.
2007-10-22 13:09:16 · answer #8 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sorry, but no, they want nice, professional looking people, although there are some cops with tattoo, they get it after they work there long enough, otherwise, they wouldnt get hired, so no.
2007-10-22 11:00:23 · answer #9 · answered by jenny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure they can, but they cannot wear them on the job!
2007-10-22 09:51:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋