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• Makeup and adornment must conform to the kind typically worn by members of service or
professional organizations. Neither makeup nor adornment may detract from the uniform,
interfere with job performance, or present a safety hazard;

• Rangers may not appear on duty or in uniform with any visible facial, head, neck, or body
tattoos or decals. Visible tattoos on the upper arm above the elbow are permitted as long as
they are not excessive, obscene, or sexually explicit and do not advocate, symbolize, or
discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, or national origin.
Visible body art, brands, mutilations, or body piercings (except as provided by the earring
policy) are prohibited. Visible tattoos that existed prior to January 1, 2012, and are
otherwise within guidelines, may be granted an exemption from this policy; and

• Earrings must not detract from the overall uniform appearance (e.g., oversized, neon
colors). No more than two earrings per lobe are allowed.

Uniform Equipment

Mandatory equipment to be worn by all uniformed rangers includes:
• Two intermediate weapons, a firearm, and ammunition (See Chapter 5: Law Enforcement,
Use of Force and Firearms policies);
• Pack set radio and holder, as issued;
• Handcuffs and case, as issued;
• Department-issued pager; and

• Department-issued cell phone.
Mandatory equipment immediately available to all uniformed rangers includes:
• Soft body armor as issued (see below);
• Flashlight;
• Safety vest; and
• CPR mask, gloves, and first aid kit.

Body Armor:
• The OSMP Department issues each commissioned ranger body armor that meets or
exceeds current minimum protective standards prescribed by the National Institute of
Justice; the department will replace body armor as needed;
• Rangers are strongly encouraged to wear their body armor at all times while in uniform;
• Rangers engaged in preplanned, potentially hazardous duty shall wear body armor. This
includes high-risk patrol functions (e.g., camping, special events, large parties, night
patrol);
• Rangers shall wear body armor before responding to high-risk contacts and situations or
calls for cover (e.g., suicidal/homicidal individuals, suspected weapons, felony stops,
emergency cover); and
• Rangers are expected to maintain their vests according to the manufacturer’s instructions
and to inspect them regularly for damage or wear.

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