19-822. Uniforms and display of badges by sheriff and deputies; requirements; exceptions.
19-822
19-822. Uniforms and display of badges by sheriff and deputies;
requirements; exceptions.
County sheriffs and their deputies, when on duty, shall be dressed in a
distinctive uniform which shall be furnished by the county, and display a
badge of office: Provided, The wearing of such uniform and badge shall
be discretionary at the option of the sheriff when he or his deputies are
engaged in special investigations or mental patient assignments: And
provided further, That special deputies appointed by the sheriff,
detectives, clerical personnel and civil process servers; and deputies
while engaged in the transportation of prisoners may be excluded from the
requirements of this section at the option of the sheriff.
History: L. 1969, ch. 142, § 1; L. 1974, ch. 115, § 1; July 1.