This rule is issued to establish regulations for the wearing and maintenance of the Boston Police Department uniform. It is effective immediately, replacing Rule 306, Uniforms and Equipment, Amended, dated October 28, 1985 and superseding all other written directives issued by the Department concerning uniforms and equipment. The following jackets and hats are no longer authorized: Special Order 80-94 (Superior Officer Nylon Jacket) Special Order 81-63 (Cloth Winter Reefer) Special Order 06-036 (Mesh Top, Eight Point, Dark Blue Police Cap) Other equipment not authorized: o28” Leather Jacket oOrange Rain Coat Sec. 1 General Considerations: The primary reason police officers wear uniforms is to make them readily identifiable and thereby, readily accessible to the citizens they serve. People need and appreciate the sense of security provided by a visible police presence, and their belief about police service is often based upon the way officers look as well as their record of performance. It is, therefore, vital that officers of this department maintain a neat and clean appearance at all times and that the uniform they wear be easily identifiable as that of a Boston Police Officer. NOTE: Officers in uniform are prohibited from wearing any civilian clothing with or over their uniform while on duty. Officers shall wear such uniform and insignia of rank and be provided with such equipment, as the Commissioner shall prescribe. The wear and appeance of this uniform is so the police look professional at all times and the uniform is non descriminating thanx for your time