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Boone County Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Center

Dress Code

Our goal is to maintain a professional training environment while ensuring students can safely and effectively participate in both classroom and skills-based instruction. Dress standards may vary depending on the type of course being attended.

 

General Expectations (All Classes)

Regardless of course type, all students are expected to:

  • Wear clean, serviceable clothing

  • Maintain a professional appearance

  • Dress in a manner that does not distract from instruction

  • Wear clothing that allows for safe movement and participation

 

Clothing with offensive language, imagery, or political messaging is not permitted.

 

Classroom-Based Training

For classroom-focused courses, students may attend in department uniform or business casual attire.

 

Department Uniform (If Authorized by Agency)

  • Standard duty uniform or approved training uniform

  • Boots or duty shoes that are clean and in good condition

  • External carriers and equipment are permitted unless otherwise directed by instructors

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Business Casual Attire (Approved Examples)

 

Acceptable:​

  • Collared shirts (polo shirts or button-down shirts)

  • Plain or agency-branded t-shirts (if professional in appearance)

  • Slacks, khakis, or clean, non-ripped jeans.

    • Shorts will not be permitted.

  • Closed-toe shoes (athletic shoes or casual dress shoes)

 

Not Acceptable:

  • Tank tops, sleeveless shirts, spaghetti strap shirts, halter tops

  • Clothing with offensive, obscene, or inflammatory graphics

  • Excessively torn, distressed, or dirty clothing

  • Flip-flops, sandals, or open-toe shoes

 

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Skills-Based & Practical Training Classes

Skills-based courses require attire that supports movement, physical activity, and safety. A more relaxed dress code is permitted for these classes.

 

Example Courses Include (but are not limited to):

  • Defensive Tactics and Open Mat Sessions

  • Firearms Training

  • De-escalation Training

  • Tactical Emergency Casualty Care

  • Taser Certification / Recertification courses

  • Traffic Stop Training

  • Other Practical & Scenario-Based Trainings

 

General Considerations:

  • Clothing must allow full range of motion

  • Closed-toe footwear is mandatory

  • Clothing should be suitable for kneeling, groundwork, and repeated movement

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Approved Attire Skills-Based Training

  • Department Duty Uniform (If authorized by agency)

  • Athletic or training pants, BDU-style pants, or durable jeans

  • T-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, or sweatshirts suitable for physical activity

  • Duty belt or training belt (as applicable to course)

  • Outer vest (as applicable to course)

  • Athletic shoes, training shoes, or duty boots appropriate for the activity

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Approved Attire for Defensive Tactics and Open Mat Sessions

  • Athletic wear or training pants, BDU-style pants, or durable jeans

  • T-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, or sweatshirts suitable for physical activity

  • Jui-Jitsu style Gi

  • Bare feet, sock feet, and wrestling shoes are allowed on the mat.

    • Flip flops or slides may be worn during breaks for Defensive Tactics and Open Mat sessions.

    • Boots and other footwear are prohibited.​

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Not Permitted:

  • Open-toe shoes or sandals

  • Loose or dangling accessories that may create a safety hazard

  • Clothing that restricts movement or creates an undue risk of injury

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