APD Grooming Policy

Public Opinion Poll on Abilene Police Grooming Policy

The Abilene Police Department is reviewing grooming guidelines for on-duty police officers. APD grooming guidelines should be a reflection of community values and morals.

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* 1. Regarding the topic of tattoos for on-duty Abilene Police Officers; what do you think is representative of the community values of Abilene?

No visible tattoos

Visible tattoos which are not patently offensive or excessive

Any visible tattoos

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* 2. Regarding the topic of facial hair, what do you think is representative of the community values of Abilene?

No facial hair other than sideburns and mustaches

Beards - but must be neatly trimmed and not extend more than 1/2 inch in hair length

Goatees - but must be neatly trimmed and not extend more than 1/2 inch in hair length

Both beards and goatees are permitted with above requirements