Correct. Deputies who have tattoos on their arms are not permitted to wear short-sleeved shirts when in service.Tori Smith wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:44 am What's the policy on tattoos for deputies? Allowed, but not to be shown on duty? Correct me if I'm wrong.
Below is an excerpt from the MPP regarding tattoos:
Manual of Policy and Procedure wrote:1-01/020.10 PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Tattoos
While on duty and wearing any Department-approved uniform or appropriate business attire, members are prohibited from exhibiting any tattoo, branding, or other form of body art that may be seen by another person.
Members who have a tattoo referenced above shall completely cover the tattoo with a skin-toned patch, long-sleeved uniform shirt, or other material which may be formally approved by the Department.
- NOTE: Personnel participating in specific investigations in which visible tattoos may assist in developing investigative credibility may be exempted from the provisions of this section with the expressed written consent of the relevant Assistant Sheriff.
- EXCEPTION: Employees assigned to Detective Division may receive approval from division administration.
