Uniform Allowance—Police

Saint Paul Administrative Code tit. III, ch. 35

in effect

Saint Paul Administrative Code § 35.01 Credit allowance.

Sec. 35.01. - Credit allowance. From and after January 1, 1968, each police officer, whether serving in uniform or in plain clothes, shall be entitled to and given by the police department each year, a credit allowance the amount of which is a negotiable item in labor contracts, to be used to replace worn items of apparel as hereinafter provided. Said allowance shall be accumulative from year to year. Apparel damaged in line of duty may, at the discretion of the department, be replaced. When authorized, such replacement shall not be charged to the account of the individual officer.

Saint Paul Administrative Code § 35.02 Replacements, qualified items.

Sec. 35.02. - Replacements, qualified items. The items of uniform for which said allowance for replacement of certain items of uniform is authorized are the following: overcoat, blouse coat, jacket (winter), jacket (intermediate), parkas, trousers, shirts, Sam Brown belt, Garrison belt, holster, Bucco helmet, vest, flashlite holder, cartridge holder, tie, raincoat, caps (summer-winter), cap cover (rain), rubber leggings, whistle chain, shoes, rubber overshoes, rubbers (rain), rain suits (motorcycle), handcuff case and handcuffs.

Saint Paul Administrative Code § 35.03 Budget items.

Sec. 35.03. - Budget items. Each year there shall be set up in the budget of the department of police an amount to be designated as clothing allowance sufficient to pay the cost which may be incurred by the department under the terms of this chapter.

Saint Paul Administrative Code § 35.04 Accounting.

Sec. 35.04. - Accounting. The credit accounts of each officer shall be kept by the chief of police or the person or persons authorized by him to perform such function. Said accounts shall be kept in a manner consistent with procedures as established by the office of financial services, and shall be subject to their inspection. No officer shall receive any credit allowance for any period during which his name does not appear on the payroll of the police department, and a percentage of the credit corresponding to that period shall be subtracted from his clothing allowance. (C.F. No. 04-133, § 1, 3-3-04)

Saint Paul Administrative Code § 35.05 Bids required.

Sec. 35.05. - Bids required. To carry out the intent of this chapter, it shall be the duty of the contract and analysis services section, every two (2) years, to call for bids from qualified suppliers of items of uniform designated, and to let a contract pursuant to charter provisions relative thereto. The successful bidders shall be required to employ a tailor or enter into a contract with a tailor so proper fittings may be secured on uniform equipment, as part of the purchase price on a particular item. (C.F. No. 04-133, § 2, 3-3-04; C.F. No. 04-133, § 2, 3-3-04)

Saint Paul Administrative Code § 35.06 Transfers.

Sec. 35.06. - Transfers. Where an officer is transferred within the department and where such transfer is from plainclothes to uniform duty, the department is authorized to purchase the initial uniform for the person so transferred. This shall not be applicable until completion of a probationary period, and it is not intended nor shall it be used for the purchase of uniforms for members who are initially appointed to the department.

Saint Paul Administrative Code § 35.07 Separation from service.

Sec. 35.07. - Separation from service. Officers who are required by law to terminate their employment due to age shall, during the year of retirement, be credited with a monthly amount equal to one-twelfth of the yearly amount, up to the first day of the month of retirement. Officers who retire but whose retirement is not mandatory and who have for that year used the clothing allowance in excess of that amount which would normally accrue to them on a monthly basis shall reimburse the city for that portion in excess of the monthly credits.

Saint Paul Administrative Code § 35.08 Restitution for other unspecified damaged items.

Sec. 35.08. - Restitution for other unspecified damaged items. For items of wearing apparel and accessories, including wristwatches and eyeglasses, not specified in this chapter, but required or reasonably anticipated to be worn by police officers in the performance of their duties, there shall be restitution to the officers of the value of the replacement of such wearing apparel and accessories, including wristwatches and eyeglasses, providing the wearing apparel and accessories, including wristwatches and eyeglasses, are damaged in the course and scope of the officers' employment. Any claim for restitution must be made to the chief of police and upon his recommendation may be approved for payment by the city attorney.

Source: City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, City Charter, Legislative Code and Administrative Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/st._paul/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIIADCO_TITIIIOFEM_CH35UNALOLFetched: 11/1/2026