The pilot program started when a younger generation of officers asked for a change. No face, neck or hand tattoos are allowed, and all must be covered at formal public events.
Brea police officers are now allowed to show off their tattoos while on duty as part of a pilot program aimed at improving retention and recruitment, as well as providing some relief from the heat. The skin art shift started when a younger generation of officers came to administration asking for the change, according to Lt. Chris Haddad. Previous policy was for officers to conceal all tattoos and body art, according to the department.
Among the questions is, 'Do you think allowing officers to show tattoos is a good idea from a culturally progressive, forward-thinking perspective?' People who like tattoos, Haddad said, have come up to officers and asked about them. 'It's kind of like an ice breaker,' he said. Tattoos must be approved by two members of the department's uniform committee, then by the uniform commander, Haddad said.
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