SAN ANDREAS DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

On-Duty, Uniformed Employees. Uniformed employees shall wear their official Department-issued badge on the outermost garment of their uniform. However officers in a Department-approved specialised uniform, or wearing department approved garments and accessories may wear a facsimile badge.

On-Duty, Plainclothes Officers. On-duty, plainclothes officers shall wear their official Department-issued badge so it is readily accessible for presentation to members of the public.

WHO SHALL WEAR UNIFORM. All employees regardless of rank shall wear the prescribed uniform and personal equipment during their tours of duty.

EXEMPTIONS TO WEARING UNIFORMS. The following officers are exempted from wearing the prescribed uniforms - Command officers; and, Undercover and plainclothes assignment officers.

BASEBALL CAP. Officers may optionally wear a baseball cap with the Utility and Class B/C uniforms. It shall be green in color and bear the SADFW patch.

BELT. Officers shall wear a nylon belt, or a basketweave belt, with silver buckle and silver pouch buttons.

COLD WEATHER HAT. Officers may choose to wear a black fleece cap during inclement weather.

EARPIECE. Officers may choose to patrol with an earpiece.

EXTERNAL CARRIER VEST (STAB VEST). Patrol and K-9 officers may choose to wear an external carrier vest when patrolling in a Class B / C or Utility uniform. External carrier vests shall be green in colour, and must display "POLICE - GAME WARDEN" on the back, as well as the SA DFW badge.

GLOVES. Black leather or knitted gloves may be worn for inclement weather. Gloves in solid, muted colors may be worn in situations where extra protection is required. Nitrile gloves may be worn when providing first aid, or collecting evidence.

HOLSTER. Unless specified, all officers shall wear their holster on their belt.

JACKETS. Officers may choose to wear a department-issued jacket during inclement weather, or during cold periods of time.

OFFROAD HELMET. Black offroad style helmet with and chin protection no visor shall be worn by Officers utilizing offroad bikes and all-terrain vehicles. It must be paired with protective goggles with clear or tinted lenses when operating such a vehicle.

PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE (PFD). May be worn during maritime operations.
POLO SHIRT. Officers may choose to patrol in a polo shirt instead when wearing Class B / C uniform. It shall be tan colored, and bear the text "GAME WARDEN" and the Department of Fish and Wildlife patch.

SHOULDER / CHEST MIC. Officers may choose to wear a shoulder or chest mic for their radio.

SWEATER. Wardens may optionally wear a woolen sweater. It shall be green in color and bear a facsimile SADFW badge.

TASER. If an officer chooses to utilise a taser, they shall use a black taser.

TURTLENECK. Officers may choose to wear a department-issued turtleneck under their duty shirt during inclement weather. It shall be green, and bear the text "WARDEN."

Shall be worn by any officer attending a formal event.

May be worn by officers conducting field activities.

SHIRT. Long sleeve shirt to be worn with the tie. 

PANTS. Dress pants in an appropriate color are mandatory for formal events and optional for patrol duties. BDU style pants in an appropriate color are optional for patrol duties. 

FOOTWEAR. Black boots.

May be worn by officers conducting field activities. Shall be worn by K-9 officers.

SHIRT. Long sleeve or short sleeve shirt, with open collar. Alternatively, patrol Officers (not K-9) may choose to wear an appropriate polo shirt.

PANTS. BDU style pants in an appropriate color.

FOOTWEAR. Black boots.

EXTERNAL CARRIER VEST (STAB VEST). Officers may choose to wear an external carrier vest when patrolling.  It shall be green in colour, and must display "POLICE - GAME WARDEN" on the back, as well as the SA DFW badge.

May be worn by officers conducting field activities.

SHIRT. Long sleeve or short sleeve green utility shirt, with open collar. It shall bear an embroidered name tape and badge.

PANTS. BDU style pants in an appropriate color.

FOOTWEAR. Black boots.

EXTERNAL CARRIER VEST (STAB VEST). Officers may choose to wear an external carrier vest when patrolling.  It shall be green in colour, and must display "POLICE - GAME WARDEN" on the back, as well as the SA DFW badge.

Officers utilizing an offroad motorcycle, or an all terrain vehicle, shall wear the Offroad Uniform.

SHIRT. Class B / C shirt or Utility shirt shall be worn.

PANTS. Green BDU style pants. May be bloused. Shin protectors may be worn.

FOOTWEAR. Black boots.

EXTERNAL CARRIER VEST (STAB VEST). Officers utilizing an offroad vehicle shall wear the carrier vest. It shall be green in colour, and must display "POLICE - GAME WARDEN" on the back, as well as the SA DFW badge.

OFFROAD HELMET. Black offroad style helmet with and chin protection no visor shall be worn by Officers utilizing offroad bikes and all-terrain vehicles. It must be paired with protective goggles with clear or tinted lenses when operating such a vehicle.

GLOVES. Protective gloves in solid, muted colors shall be worn when operating an offroad motorcycle, or an all terrain vehicle.

Officers utilizing a marine vessel shall utilize the Utility Uniform. 

Officers utilizing a marine vessel shall shall wear an external carrier vest. It shall be green in colour, and must display "POLICE - GAME WARDEN" on the back, as well as the SA DFW badge.

Shall be worn by all wardens assigned to Special Operations (CTSOB). The camouflaged utilised by Special Operations shall be the Marine Corps Digital Woodland camouflage.

HAT/HELMET. A camouflaged boonie hat or a similarly colored ballistic helmet, depending on tactical conditions.

SHIRT. Camouflaged long sleeve combat shirt, bearing the subdued SADFW patches and an embroidered facsimile badge.

PANTS. Similarly colored bloused BDU style pants with kneepads.

FOOTWEAR. Combat boots in Black, Green, or Tan.

BODY ARMOR. Officers assigned to Special Operations shall wear similarly camouflaged external plate carriers. They shall bear appropriate SADFW patches, green and black in color. The patches shall say "GAME WARDEN" and display the embroidered SADFW badge.

GLOVES. Protective gloves in solid, muted colors may be worn, depending on tactical conditions.

BELT / HOLSTER. Alternatively, a tan equipment belt and/or a tan pistol holster may also be worn.