Rule 311-1-09 | Raincoat and raingear.
(A) The following styles of raincoat are authorized for wear with the uniform:
(1) A basic style raincoat, with the following features:
(a) Reversible from black to orange, with a badge tab on the black side and special facings to prevent orange "peek through," and
(b) Made from nylon shell, or equivalent fabric, with seams that are factory sealed with thermal tape, a snap-over fly front, and reflective trim around the chest and cuffs.
(2) A dress style raincoat, with the following features:
(a) Reversible from black to orange, with a badge tab on both sides, and
(b) Made from reversible, waterproof fabric, with seams that are factory sealed with thermal tape, a snap-over storm fly, reversible zipper, a two piece dress collar, sleeves with raglan style shoulders, and ten inch go-through slash pockets with welts.
(B) Black rainpants made of waterproof fabric may be worn when weather conditions require.
(C) Other raingear may be worn at the sheriff's discretion.
(D) The raincoat and other raingear must conform to the standard set forth in the American National Standard for High-Visibility Public Safety Vests promulgated by the American national standard institute and the international safety equipment association.
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