Is this a national policy or department?
2007-10-29 12:40:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
He can. The practice isn't frowned upon at the agency I work for, but the officers were and are required to get permission from the Watch Commander first.
2007-10-29 12:44:26 · answer #1 · answered by DocoMyster 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It would be departmental policy. You usually have to write the Chief and get permission for something like this, that way you aren't crossing any boundaries that may be frowned on by the department and you stay within their guidelines.
Where I worked, the officers couldn't use their uniform outside their job unless they had permission from the Chief or Safety Director. They had to send a letter through their chain-of-command and get approval so that everyone in the chain knew whether it was approved or not.
On our routing sheets, it went through this way.
The officer gives their letter and routing sheet to their
Sgt who gives it to the
Lt who gives it to the
Commander who gives it to the
Deputy Chief who gives it to the Chief.
Each would write their recommendations, yea or nay and why, and the Chief would read each one and talk with them if he needed more information. He would then sign off on it and it would go back through the chain so each could copy the paperwork for their files and be aware of the ruling and then eventually, the original was given back to the officer for their files.
I think this would be a good idea for the guy to be in uniform but personally, I would still like to see the bride in a beautiful gown (but to each their own :)
2007-10-29 20:09:59 · answer #2 · answered by KittyKat 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Department.
2007-10-29 19:44:31 · answer #3 · answered by Songbyrd JPA ✡ 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
why would you want to wear some ratty polyester suit to a wedding?
yea, you are a cop or firefighter ............fine.
but for 40 hours a week or when called for OT.
but at your wedding, you are you. your job doesn't define you as a person. you'd probably get made fun of by everyone in your department for doing that. but if there is no policy against it............................
but i think it's a horrible idea.
2007-10-30 10:36:07 · answer #4 · answered by joe 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
AS A MILITARY POLICE, YES
AS A STATE OFFICER YES
BOTH INSTANCES THE WEARING OF THE UNIFORM BECOMES ALLOWED WHEN ASKING PERMISSION TO DO SO.
JUST LIKE WHEN BURIED A MILITARY /OFFICER FULL DRESS GALLA EVENT. 21 GUN SALUTATION/SALUTE ALSO.
ED
2007-10-29 19:49:42 · answer #5 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't know if it's a policy but I'm sure they can.
2007-10-29 19:56:51 · answer #6 · answered by Ava 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They can in my city (Ontario, Canada) with permission from a supervisor.
2007-10-29 19:48:58 · answer #7 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes but most choose not to.
2007-10-29 20:08:21 · answer #8 · answered by MY NAME MICHELLE I HATE AMERICA 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well it is logical to say it is Department
2007-10-29 19:46:47 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I belive so, but your best bet is to check commandor
2007-10-29 19:48:22 · answer #10 · answered by just me 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋