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(i) Tie <br /> (j) 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) Winter fur cap (on request) <br /> (o) 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. <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 /> Section 5. If items of personal property are lost or damaged in the line of duty, the <br /> employee will be compensated for the same up to a maximum of $150 per item, except that <br /> eyeglasses will be compensated up to a maximum of $250.00 subject to departmental rules; <br /> provided that, if a duty weapon is lost or destroyed in the line of duty, the employee will be <br /> compensated for the same in a sum equal to the price of the lost or destroyed weapon. The <br /> employee will not be compensated if the loss or damage is due to negligence on the part of the <br /> employee. <br /> Section 6. The City will reimburse an employee for the purchase of police body <br /> armor. Such reimbursement will be paid by separate check at a rate equal to one-fifth(1/5) of the <br /> cost of the armor per fiscal year. For employees who have purchased police body armor prior to <br /> May l, 1993, the City will reimburse the employee for the remaining life of the armor at a rate of <br /> one-fifth (1/5) of the original cost of the armor each fiscal year for the remaining life of the <br /> armor. Police body armor shall be considered part of the employee's uniform and shall be worn <br /> 22 <br />