Hi Guys,
Bit of a random topic but wanted to see what people thought.. I've just come across this photo trying to find out about the uniform in Suffolk http://www.suffolk.p...nticeffort.aspx.
I was under the impression that the police were very strict with tattoos and that they should not be on show? Is this becoming something that is more relaxed?
Tattoos
Started by
jack_t90
, Jul 09 2012 09:30 PM
16 replies to this topic
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Posted 09 July 2012 - 09:43 PM
maybe he was from the era where he would of just had to of worn a long sleve shirt and now there is no option
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he had the tattoo after he was in the job
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he had the tattoo after he was in the job
#4
Posted 09 July 2012 - 11:55 PM
I've seen many a skipper, pc and inspector have sleeve tattoos and wear short sleeve shirt. I believe it's one of those rarely enforced rules but be wary about getting stuck on if you do get caught. I was thinking about getting the bible verse Leviticus 19:28 tattooed on the top of my arm.
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Posted 10 July 2012 - 05:54 AM
I have a sleeve and applying for strathclyde. I was 6 years in the army so its the kind of done thing. I was worried but with my girlfriend being a regular she said there were a few on her course with visible tattoos and plenty more who she works with
#6
Posted 10 July 2012 - 07:20 AM
I think it varies what they are and where they are, below is the guidance from my force:
Tattoos are not a bar to appointment. However, some tattoos could potentially offend members of the public or colleagues, or could bring discredit to the police service. It depends on their size, nature and location.
Tattoos are not acceptable if they:
Undermine the dignity and authority of the Constabulary;
Could cause offence to members of the public or colleagues and/or invite provocation;
Are garish or numerous or particularly prominent;
Indicate unacceptable attitudes towards genders, minority groups or any other section of the community;
Indicate alignment with a particular group which could cause offence to members of the public or colleagues;
Are considered to be rude, lewd, crude, racist, sexist, sectarian, homophobic, violent or intimidating.
Tattoos are not a bar to appointment. However, some tattoos could potentially offend members of the public or colleagues, or could bring discredit to the police service. It depends on their size, nature and location.
Tattoos are not acceptable if they:
Undermine the dignity and authority of the Constabulary;
Could cause offence to members of the public or colleagues and/or invite provocation;
Are garish or numerous or particularly prominent;
Indicate unacceptable attitudes towards genders, minority groups or any other section of the community;
Indicate alignment with a particular group which could cause offence to members of the public or colleagues;
Are considered to be rude, lewd, crude, racist, sexist, sectarian, homophobic, violent or intimidating.
#7
Posted 10 July 2012 - 07:35 AM
I got tats,no one has ever complained and the girl in the stores looked at me funny when I asked for along sleeve shirt because of my tats and she said get a short sleeve one . We are in 2012 people believe it or not most people even one over 60 have tattoos, more people have them now than not.
#8
Posted 10 July 2012 - 07:55 AM
I have a couple of tatts but they don't show when I'm wearing short sleeves and my body armour. I do tend to wear an extra t shirt under my shirts though so that covers up the one on my back. I'm going to get more tatts but again they'll probably be in areas that can't be seen when wearing uniform.
#9
Posted 10 July 2012 - 02:45 PM
I've got that very large Welsh railway station tattoed on my **** 
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Edited by Dave SYP, 10 July 2012 - 02:46 PM.
#10
Posted 10 July 2012 - 06:25 PM
I have to wear a long sleeve top (black moisture wicking type) as I was pulled up (nicely, I might add) by the duty Gov' at the nick. Not a major issue as I'm only there a couple of times a month but it does seem a bit backward when I see regular officers (mainly female..not a dig, just an observation 
) with tattoos on the wrist which are not covered. Don't hurt me girls...well, not too much 
) with tattoos on the wrist which are not covered. Don't hurt me girls...well, not too much
#11
Posted 12 July 2012 - 12:07 PM
I prefer to wear long sleeve tops to cover my tattoos... avoids the awkward convos with drunk DPs slurring "i like your tattoos mate" lol
#12
Posted 14 July 2012 - 10:31 PM
I prefer to wear long sleeve tops to cover my tattoos... avoids the awkward convos with drunk DPs slurring "i like your tattoos mate" lol
Why is it awkward?
#14
Posted 15 July 2012 - 03:56 PM
I work with a lot of cops who have large visible tattoos and come across a few with tattoos on their necks. I think many forces are moving with the times, tattoos are a lot more acceptable and normal than some people may have viewed them previously.
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Posted 15 July 2012 - 04:17 PM
I've seen many a skipper, pc and inspector have sleeve tattoos and wear short sleeve shirt. I believe it's one of those rarely enforced rules but be wary about getting stuck on if you do get caught. I was thinking about getting the bible verse Leviticus 19:28 tattooed on the top of my arm.
Couldn't stop laughing when I read this and for any who doesn't know this bible verse check the link
http://www.biblegate...:28&version=NIV
#16
Posted 15 July 2012 - 07:45 PM
Suffolk change with the CCs. Some don't mind tattoos as long as they're not offensive, others dont. If you are you going to Ipswich you' see a sergeant with a full sleeve
#17
Posted 16 July 2012 - 10:13 PM
Im mid recruitment process at moment and ive been accepted for training, even though i have tattoos. I did have to send in photos to check that there not offensive, but as long as not on neck, face, forearms or lower its ok
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