NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

Black “BDU” style shorts
Polo Shirt with approved Police markings
White or gray ankle length crew socks
Black, low cut leather shoes
The following bike patrol uniform shall be worn during colder weather:
Full length “BDU” style pants (in lieu of BDU shorts)
Approved Olympic style jacket with Police markings
Black, leather uniform boots (w/navy blue or black socks)
Gold and black bicycle helmet cover (Optional)
D. Canine Unit Uniform
The nature of work performed by a canine handler and the constant contact with the K9
makes it reasonable to modify the uniform of the day to a more utility type of uniform. The
following are uniform variances from uniformed patrol officers (refer to Directive 6.3.1 (A)
for uniform items and directives not addressed below).
The K9 handler’s uniform shirts and trousers will be kept neat, clean, pressed, and in
good repair.
Approved uniform boots will be black leather or clarino and will be worn with navy
blue, black, or white socks (provided the white socks are not visible). Leather shoes
and boots will be kept clean and polished by the officer.
Approved K9 handler’s uniform pants will be black. They will be a high quality BDU
style of pants. The ends of the legs are not to be tied or tucked into the boot.
All duty gear shall be black nylon (or similar approved material). The K9 officer must
carry the same items on his/her duty belt as patrol officers (as detailed in Directive
6.3.1(A)). The K9 handler’s holster may be a drop thigh holster. The drop holster is
intended to reduce the chance of entanglement with the K9’s lead.
Approved K9 handler’s uniform shirts will be black with subdued New Albany Police
shoulder patches. They will be a high quality polo style shirt. The badge will be a
sewn on subdued New Albany Police badge. “Police K9” will be on the back of the
shirt in silver letters, consistent with the colors in the patches and badge. The
summer shirt will be short sleeve and the winter shirt will be long sleeve.
Approved K9 handler’s hats will be black. The primary hat is a high quality baseball
cap with “New Albany Police” embroidered on the front in white or silver. “K9” will be
embroidered in white or silver on the sides or back. During inclement weather a
stocking hat can be worn. “Police” may be embroidered on the hat in white or silver.
Approved K9 handler’s coat and/or jacket will be black. The Department patches and
badge will be the same as the K9 handler’s uniform shirt (as described above).
E. Mounted Unit Patrol Uniform
The Mounted Unit officer, depending on the event, shall wear either the formal or informal
Mounted Unit uniform. Formal events shall include, but are not limited to, parades, large
public or private events, funerals, and ceremonies. The Mounted Unit’s informal uniform
shall be worn during residential patrols, Block Watch events, private functions, and any
other public or private event approved by the Chief of Police.
1. Formal Uniform
Navy blue Breeches (pants)
Black English style riding boots
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