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CITY OF CARLSBAD Policy No. 6
COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT Date Issued 3-2-71
General Subject: UNIFORM ALLOWANCE Effective Date 3-2-71
Specific Subject: Replacement of Uniforms Cancellation Date
Damaged During Unusual
or Emeraencv Conditions Supersedes No.
Copies to: City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, Department and
Division Heads, Employee Bulletin Boards, Press, File
PURPOSE:
To state City policy regarding replacement of uniforms for police
and fire personnel, which have been damaged under unusual or emer-
gency circumstances.
STATEMENT OF POLICY:
The City of Carlsbad shall pay for all or part of the replacement
cost of any uniform of a public safety employee when such uniform
has been damaged beyond repair while an employee is engaged in duties
as a City employee and arising from some unusual or emergency circum-
stances such as: a police officer's uniform being ripped while appre-
hending a suspect, or a fireman's uniform being burned or ripped while
engaged in fire fighting activities.
It is not meant to replace uniforms damaged due to normal wear and
tear or old age. In determining amount of payment, consideration
will be given to age of the uniform in question.
PROCEDURE:
The damaged uniform should be turned in to the Department Head, and
a formal request made in writing for the replacement of the uniform
or equipment, setting forth the circumstances under which it was de-
stroyed or damaged, the approximate condition of the item or garment
prior to the damage or destruction, and the exact cost of replacing
the item or garment.
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