Policy

Policy 1. The board of supervisors shall furnish each constable with at least two (2) complete uniforms and with some type of motor vehicle identification which clearly indicates that the motor vehicle is being used by a constable in his official capacity. 2. The design of such uniforms, the design of such motor vehicle identification and the type of such flashing blue light shall be prescribed by the Board on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training in order that all constables within the state shall be similarly equipped. 3. The constable shall at all times while on official duty wear his uniform and when in his vehicle, clearly display his official motor vehicle identification. The motor vehicle shall also have a blue flashing light affixed to the vehicle. Decals shall be installed so as to present a professional appearance. Worn, illegible and missing decals should be replaced. The design of such items is as follows: A. Uniform - The uniform shall consist of a shirt with permanently affixed emblems, a badge and trousers. The design of these items is as follows: 1. Shirts - Shirts are to be a solid navy blue color. They are to have at least two pockets. The pockets are to be pleated and covered with scalloped pocket flaps. The shirts are to be equipped with two shoulder straps which have been finished with an old gold color soutache (edging). The shirts shall also be equipped with a badge tab over the left pocket. Both long and short sleeve shirts shall be authorized as appropriate for the weather conditions. 2. Emblem - Emblems are to be sewn on both sleeves three quarters of an inch (¾”) down from the shoulder seam. The authorized emblem shall be an embroidered elongated oval patch with a two inch (2”) radius, a four inch (4”) width and a five inch (5”) overall length. The emblem shall contain an old gold color seven (7) point star with a light blue color state seal design centered on the star. The star itself shall be placed in the center of the emblem on a navy blue background. The word constable shall be embroidered in old gold color block letters forming a semicircle above the star. The county name shall be in the old gold color block letters forming a semicircle below the star. The emblem shall be finished with a light blue soutache (edging) about the circumference of the design. (See Figure 1 for representative sample) No other emblems are authorized to be attached to the uniform shirt. 3. Trousers - Trousers are to be a solid taupe color. The waistband shall be capable of accommodating a one and three quarter inch (1¾”) belt. The style of the front pockets may be a quarter of an inch (¼”) top, straight side seam or a three-quarter of an inch (¾”) drop western style. Patch or bellows pockets are not acceptable. The trousers are to be finished without cuffs. A navy blue color stripe with old gold color soutache shall be sewn along the side seam of the trousers. 4. Badge - Badges are to be attached to the badge tab of the uniform shirt. The badge shall be a seven (7) point design with one (1) banner space, a circular space and a number district space. The banner shall contain the word constable. The circular space shall contain the constable's name and the district number shall be in the space provided. All lettering shall be blue enameled block style lettering. The state seal shall be rendered in blue and white enamel and set in the inset provided in the center of the star. The star shall be a gold color with blue enamel background. (see Figure 2 for a representative sample) 5. Other Equipment - All constables may be fitted with other equipment (e.g., leather gear, head and foot gear, accoutrements etc.) as needed. Equipment worn in addition to the uniform described herein shall be worn in accordance with instructions established by the local Board of Supervisors or the rules adopted by the Mississippi Constable Association. B. Motor Vehicle Identification - The constable's vehicle shall be identified whenever used for official business. The identification shall consist of markings on the front fenders, front doors and rear. In addition to the markings, the constable's vehicle shall be equipped with flashing blue lights. The design of these items shall be as follows: 1. Front Fender - Both the left and right front fenders shall be marked with a reflective adhesive type decal containing the word constable in three inch (3”) block letters. The lettering shall be blue in color with either a clear or white background. The decal shall be affixed to the fenders so that the word constable is legible when viewed from the side of the vehicle. 2. Front Doors - The front doors of the vehicle shall contain a seven point star shaped reflective adhesive type decal. This decal shall be centered on the vehicles front door. The star shall be gold in color with black detailing and lettering. The word constable shall appear on the star in block letters. There shall be a second decal centered under the star decal containing the county name in one and a half inch (1½”) block style letters. The lettering shall be blue in color with either a clear or white background. 3. Rear - The rear markings shall consist of a reflective adhesive decal with the word constable in one and a half inch (1½”) block letters. The lettering shall be blue in color with either a clear or white background. This decal shall be affixed in the center of the vehicle so that the word constable is visible from the rear. 4. Blue Flashing Lights - The constable's motor vehicle shall have an enclosed blue lens light bar installed over the roof. The fixture shall have provisions for at least two lights not less than thirty-five watts that are capable of being rotated or visible from the front and rear of the vehicle. Direct wiring with a dash mount control shall be provided for each installation.