NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

6.3.3 Uniform Inspections and Repair
Sworn officers shall be inspected at least once per year (during an annual performance
evaluation) and at such other times as determined by the shift supervisor. Uniformed civilian
personnel will also be inspected annually by their supervisor.
Pursuant to Article 21 (Section 21.6)(for sworn union personnel), uniform and equipment that is
damaged in the line of duty shall be reported to the on-duty supervisor and recorded on an
incident report. Restitution for replacement of damaged uniforms and/or equipment will be made
on a case-by-case basis and approved by the Chief of Police.
6.3.4 Body Armor
Pursuant to Article 21 (Section 21.2), each full-time sworn officer shall be supplied with body
armor. Ballistic vests issued to the officers shall be replaced at City cost during the year the
manufacturer sets as the expiration date (usually within 5 years). Reserve officers may also be
issued ballistic vests upon written request.
Due to the enhanced safety and protection afforded by a ballistic vest (and since this equipment is
provided to each officer at no charge), all officers assigned to patrol duty will wear their ballistic
vests while on patrol. Officers are highly encouraged to wear their vests at all other times (i.e. –
special duty, warrant service, etc.).
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