Lakewood Police Department Policy and Procedure		Effective Date:01/03/2024
	Policy Number: PP-4022 - Supply of Uniforms and Equipment

 

A. Policy - None.

B. Procedure 

1. The issuance and supply of uniforms and equipment is the responsibility of the Patrol Support Coordinator.  

2. For items normally stocked in the supply room a uniform requisition is completed and submitted through an employee's chain of command for approval.  

3. The approved uniform requisition is submitted to the Patrol Business Specialist for approval by the Patrol Support Coordinator. 

4. The Patrol Support Coordinator issues the uniforms or equipment if the requested items are in stock or advises the requesting employee of the approximate delivery date of back ordered items.  

5. For items not stocked in the supply room, a purchase order number is added to the uniform requisition. The requesting party is given a copy of the uniform requisition to be taken to the appropriate vendor for fitting or they can call the vendor and have the requested items mailed to the Patrol Division.  Depending on the vendor, a department credit card may be used in conjunction with a uniform requisition.