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DPD eases dress code: Baseball caps, nose studs, and hand tattoos allowed while on duty
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· July 1, 2026
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Key points Further details on the policy change can be found through the Dallas Police Department or news outlets, such as FOX 4 News. The Dallas Police Department has made changes to its policy on officer appearance.
The Dallas Police Department has made changes to its policy on officer appearance. Officers are now allowed to wear certain items while on duty that were previously not permitted. This includes baseball caps and specific types of nose studs.
The new policy also allows officers to have visible tattoos on their hands and fingers. The relaxation of the dress code is effective immediately.
Further details on the policy change can be found through the Dallas Police Department or news outlets, such as FOX 4 News.
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Category: safety Published: July 1, 2026 Source: FOX 4 News (KDFW, Dallas-Fort Worth) — News Reading time: 1 min
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