Uniforms, Working Attire and Equipment
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DATE APPROVED |
October 18, 2007 |
Minute No: P332/07 |
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DATE(S) AMENDED |
November 15, 2010 |
Minute No: P292/10 |
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DATE REVIEWED |
November 15, 2010 |
Minute No: P292/10 |
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REPORTING REQUIREMENT |
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LEGISLATION |
Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.15, as amended, s. 31(1)(c). General, O. Reg 268/10. Adequacy & Effectiveness of Police Services, O. Reg. 3/99, s. 35. |
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DERIVATION |
Rule 4.11.1 - 4.11.19 – Uniform, Equipment and Personal Equipment Adequacy Standards Regulation – AI-010 (Board Minute No. P198/01) |
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It is the policy of the Toronto Police Services Board that the Chief of Police will develop procedures on the provision and use of standardized uniforms by the Toronto Police Service’s uniformed police officers and civilian members.
Care and Control
All articles of uniform and equipment necessary for the performance of duty will be provided by and remain the property of the Board.
It is the policy of the Toronto Police Services Board that the Chief of Police will develop procedures for the management, care, control and storage of uniforms, clothing, property and equipment.
Working Attire and Dress
It is the policy of the Toronto Police Services Board that:
- The Chief of Police will establish a working attire that is professional and business-like for all Service members requiring uniforms, including volunteers;
- The Chief of Police will determine the uniform of the day and standardized dress codes. The dress code will accommodate individuals and/or groups of individuals as may be required by the Ontario Human Rights Code or any other legal requirement; and
- The Chief of Police will consult with the Board prior to making any changes to the uniform, working attire or equipment of such significance or import as to alter the appearance of the uniform, working attire or equipment in the eyes of the community.