Common use of Protective Vests Clause in Contracts

Protective Vests. Section 1. The parties take note of the City's past practice of issuing a maximum concealment protective vest to every certified officer when entering upon employment. The City agrees to continue this practice during the term of this Agreement. The vest currently issued shall include shock plates, and the officer may choose the new wrap- around model. Since the vest is not considered a part of the uniform, and does not affect the officer's clothing allowance, the City retains the right to select a quality vest, meeting a minimum of "Class II or IIIA" specifications which is to be issued from time to time. An Officer may elect to upgrade the vest, which meets minimum department guidelines, at the officer’s expense. Officers that upgrade their vest may elect to keep the vest upon replacement or retirement.

Protective Vests. Section 1. : The parties take note of the City's past practice of issuing a maximum concealment protective vest to every certified officer when entering upon employment. The City agrees to continue this practice during the term of this Agreement. The vest currently issued shall include shock plates, and the officer may choose the new wrap- around model. Since the vest is not considered a part of the uniform, and does not affect the officer's clothing allowance, the City retains the right to select a quality vest, meeting a minimum of "Class II or IIIA" specifications which is to be issued from time to time. An Officer may elect to upgrade the vest, which meets minimum department guidelines, at the officer’s expense. Officers that upgrade their vest may elect to keep the vest upon replacement or retirement.