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ARTICLE 15 <br /> UNIFORMS/EQUIPMENT <br /> Section 1 (a). Uniforms required to be worn by employees in the classified police <br /> service shall be furnished by the City and shall consist of: <br /> (a) Combination uniform car coat/jacket <br /> (b) Rain clothing <br /> (c) Six (6) pair trousers or slacks <br /> (d) Three (3) winter shirts or blouses <br /> (e) Three (3) summer shirts or blouses <br /> (f) One (1) hat <br /> (g) Sam Brown Belt and Holster <br /> (h) Riot gear <br /> (i) Tie <br /> 0) OC Spray and holster <br /> (k) Expandable baton and holder <br /> (1) Handcuff Case and Handcuffs <br /> (m)Ammo Pouches and two (2) Magazines or two (2) Speed Loaders <br /> (n) Bulletproof vest (initial issue only for employees hired after May 1, 1997; <br /> replacement will be at employee's expense) (As per Section 6 of Article 15) <br /> (b). The department shall be required to provide only one hat per employee. <br /> Employees will not be required to wear hats on duty. Employees will only be required to wear <br /> hats on special ceremonies, i.e., funerals, as designated by the Chief of Police. Special <br /> ceremonies shall not include special events, as specified in the contract. Officers shall be <br /> permitted to wear hats during inclement weather, i.e., rain including Department-approved <br /> winter fur caps, and stocking caps as defined by Department policy. <br /> (c). If, at any time in the future, the department requires employees to wear hats at a <br /> time other than special ceremonies, the department will, prior to modifying this agreement, be <br /> required to purchase uniform hats in accordance with the contract language in place prior to <br /> March 30, 1998. <br /> Section 2. The employee having custody of any such clothing or equipment or other <br /> property furnished by the City shall have the responsibility for the proper care, custody and <br /> keeping thereof. An employee may be required to replace any of the above items at his own <br /> expense if the item is damaged or lost as result of his failing to properly use, care or keep such <br /> property. <br /> Section 3. Police detectives and juvenile officers shall be required to have only one <br /> (1) dress uniform. <br /> Section 4. Uniforms and equipment shall be used on duty or at such other times as <br /> authorized by the Chief. <br /> 23 <br />