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DPD eases dress code: Baseball caps, nose studs, and hand tattoos allowed while on duty
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk Amber Kite , as published by FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details on the new policy can be found through the Dallas Police Department or local news sources, such as FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth. 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.
Visible hand and finger tattoos are also now authorized. The policy change is effective immediately, applying to all personnel. Further details on the new policy can be found through the Dallas Police Department or local news sources, such as FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Category: safety Published: July 1, 2026 Source: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) Reading time: 1 min
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