Alhambra Municipal Code Ch. 2.42 Police Department Uniforms

(A) Prohibited use. Except as otherwise provided herein, no person shall wear, display or possess any uniform, device, cap, badge, insignia or identification card bearing the words “ALHAMBRA POLICE” or in any manner indicating that such person is an official of such organization, nor shall any such person use, possess or display any uniform, device, cap, badge, insignia or identification card which is of a pattern or design which is not readily distinguished from those worn, possessed or displayed by authorization of the Chief of Police.

(B) Authorized use. The Chief of Police may authorize members of the Police Department, the Police Reserve Organization or any official, officer or employee of the city or any honorably retired police officer to wear, possess or display any such uniform, badge, insignia or identification card upon terms and conditions as he may prescribe.

('86 Code, § 2.42.010) (Ord. 3647, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 1.12.010

(A) No person shall manufacture, make, sell, design, or transfer any official police officer's badge without the written authorization of the Chief of Police. Such person may deliver such badges only to the Chief of Police or his designated representative, and may manufacture only the number of badges authorized by the Chief of Police.

(B) No person shall manufacture, make, sell, design or transfer any badge, star, shield, miniature, ring, charm, or insignia, regardless of size, shape, or design, which has on it the words “Alhambra Police” or “Alhambra Detective” whether used separately, together, or in a combination with any other words indicating a connection with the Police Department, or which resembles or may be mistaken for, the design of the official police officer's badge, except as provided for in division (A) of this section.

('86 Code, § 2.42.015) (Ord. 3981, passed - - ) Penalty, see § 1.12.010

(A) Initial procurement. The city shall pay to each person upon his or her initial employment by the city as a uniformed police officer the sum of not to exceed $300 to defray the expense in procuring his or her first uniform.

(B) Replacement of uniforms. If, in the opinion of both the Chief of Police and the City Manager, any portion of the uniform of any member of the Police Department shall be so damaged or deteriorated as to require replacement, the city shall pay for a replace-ment for such damaged or deteriorated item of uniform; provided, however, the total cost to the city of replacement uniform items shall not exceed $300 in any one fiscal year, commencing with July 1, 1982. This division shall not be applicable to any newly hired officer until after such officer has completed one year of service with the city.

(C) Nonuniformed police officers. Each non- uniformed police officer shall be reimbursed by the city for the actual amount expended by him to replace any damaged or deteriorated item of uniform. Each reimbursement request must be accompanied by a bill or payment receipt for each replacement item; and, in no event, shall the city's reimbursement to the nonuniformed police officer exceed the amount of his annual uniform allowance.

('86 Code, § 2.42.020) (Ord. 3647, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 3744, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 3836, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 3910, passed - - )

(A) In the event any portion of the uniform, equipment or personal belongings of any member of the Police Department is damaged while such employee is actually engaged in the performance of his city duties, and as a result of such performance of his duties, the city shall pay for a replacement for such damaged item of uniform, equipment or personal belongings.

(B) If any such employee shall receive compen-sation or reimbursement from any insurance program, private or otherwise, for any such damaged item, then, to the extent of any such other reimbursement or compensation, he shall not also receive any payment from the city under the provisions of this section: and, if he has theretofore received any such payment from the city, he shall reimburse the city therefor.

('86 Code, § 2.42.030) (Ord. 3647, passed - - )

The city shall, while receiving any state aid pursuant to Cal. Penal Code Chapter 1 of Title 4, Part 4, adhere to the standards for recruitment and training established by the commission created pursuant to such chapter.

('86 Code, § 2.42.040) (Ord. 3647, passed - - )