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Appearance Standards

Dress and grooming standards for officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service.

shield General Standard

Standing Order 6, Section 1 (On Duty)

Police Officers when on duty must always be cleanly and smartly attired. They shall not appear in public view improperly dressed.

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Male OfficersSO 6(1)

check_circle Hair on the head shall be kept short and properly groomed.
check_circle The chin and under lip must be clean shaven. Shaving of the upper lip is optional.
block Whiskers (sideburns, handlebar/walrus moustaches) are not permitted.
block Hair markings, words, or drawings styled into the hair are strictly forbidden.
check_circle Items of jewelry are not permitted in uniform, except a wristwatch, an "allergy alert" bracelet, and no more than two rings.
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Female OfficersSO 6(2)

check_circle Hair shall not be worn lower than the nape of the neck. Braids and other hairstyles must be neatly tucked under the headdress.
block Unnatural hair colors and hair decorations are not permitted.
check_circle Jewelry restrictions mirror those for male officers. A wedding and engagement ring worn together count as one ring.
check_circle Fingernails must be kept short with only natural nail polish.
check_circle Make-up must be kept simple and minimal.
Source: Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, Standing Order 6.