annual replacements. All replacements made thereafter shall be made only with prior approval of the Sheriff, who shall reasonably approve or deny replacement, on the basis of the number of prior replacements requested by the employees, the presence or absence of negligence or abuse by the employee, and the cost of the item to be replaced. Before a clothing item is replaced, old clothing must be surrendered to the County. Nothing herein prohibits the Sheriff from replacing uniforms as needed. County property and uniforms that are damaged, lost, or destroyed in the line of duty shall be replaced at no cost to the member except in cases where the officer was negligent. All prescription eyeglasses that are damaged in the line of duty and no longer serviceable shall be replaced by the County, at a cost not to exceed $100.00. Justification for the damaged item (for example a case number) must be provided within 30 days of the incident prior to replacement.
annual replacements. One (1) pair of work boots annually, up to two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) per pair; two (2) uniforms (short or long sleeve shirt and trousers of employee choice of style).
