NYPD reverses facial hair and uniform policy

The NYPD is going more traditional when it comes to officers in uniform, including no beards, no open collar casual looks, the return of ties and no-more knit caps. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the story.

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[dpt]

Now we just need to get them all in shape and get the PT test back

[eldebtor]

they hire people who cant speak english properly, despite it being their only language, yet beards are the problem with nypd?

[USAScrewedunderBiden]

Next NYC needs to abolish the “sanctuary city” bill.

[willpagan]

What about tattoos? Some of these cops look like thug’s

[tiefighter]

Because that’s such an important issue right now in New York 😂

[kashyyyk]

You don't need to wear a knit cap to stay warm. That's what clip-on neckties are for.

[Arae]

Give them back there batons! Stop worrying about appearances

[b.jerelljones]

With all of the issues New York City is dealing with and they are focused on facial hair? 🤷🏿‍♂️🤦🏿

[dwrbrtsn]

I find "old school" to work just fine in most cases.

[stockie]

The guy that obviously cant grow a beard himself starting the policy of no beards in the first place is complete comedy.

[KSJr]

I came on the job in 1993, and I remember what we were taught in the academy: CPR: Courtesy, Professionalism, Respect. I come from the old school of policing with long-sleeved shirts and neckties, short-sleeved shirts, and no ties, along with wearing our uniform hats. Lastly, other than medical or religious exceptions, absolutely, positively, "NO BEARDS" while in uniform.

[mikeHamilton-wx]

I work a blue-collar job, but I always make sure that I’m clean-shaven and have a nice haircut because when I show up I want people to know that I mean business.

[josephshulman]

I grew up in the 80s remember those powder blue shirts had no idea, it had to do with the riots ???

[Liberalcali]

Seems like no one is wanting to be a cop anymore

[jahjoeka]

How about no long eye lashes for female cops and no wigs.

[dtegg]

The vast majority of cops can't get their shit together just the same as most regular people can't. That said, there should be a fitness test every 6 months, which includes strength, self-defense, and cardio standards that are actually challenging and strictly enforced. They should have, at minimum, the same standards as the military, if not higher, since they interact with the public daily.
The majority of these cops can't close physical distance in any situation more than an innocent bystander can and are more of a liability than an asset because they're armed, poorly trained, and incapable of handling stress.
Getting a PT leader who is also a cop (essentially a drill sergeant) shouldn't also require a $1B budget increase -- though I'm sure they'll ask for it since being crooks is part of the job for their leadership -- since it literally requires nothing they don't already have other than the will to do it.
An out-of-shape cop and departments with low standards are a disgrace to themselves and the people they serve and shouldn't be allowed out from behind a desk.

[daveolep]

They should be no exceptions rules are rules .if it's good for the goose it's good for the gander.
Shave no exceptions , no head wraps .

[jinsu]

lol nurses and health care professionals have been slacking off too....lot of my coworkers were wearing cosmetics with glitters, long decorated acrylic nails....when taking care of patients...this is unacceptable... sorry to blow the whistle here....but we're in this business for the patients....just imagine where the glitter can land when youre giving respiratory care...performing sterile procedures....i left that hospital when management was chill about the basics and you became an outsider for voicing safety concerns.

[gazoo-plnx]

nothing will change until catch and release ends

[thomasandersen]

For Patrol, that's a mandatory. Not for the Dtecs.