Arlington police lifts ban on visible tattoos, facial hair
The Arlington Police Department announced Monday it is lifting a ban on visible tattoos and facial hair.Arlington police officers will be permitted to show tattoos and grow facial hair in a policy change, the department announced Monday.
The new rules aim to enhance officers’ quality of work life while helping the department recruit, it said Monday onAs part of the new rules, officers will be able to display approved tattoos. Previously, officers with tattoos were required to cover them with wear long sleeves or pants, even during the hottest months.
Officers will also be allowed to grow and display facial hair within guidelines, the department added. Additional details were not immediately available. J.P. Mason, president of the Arlington Police Association, said the department took a poll of officers to gather opinions.Police departments have varying policies regarding tattoos and facial hair. The Dallas Police Department lifted its ban on facial hair in 2017., officers are required to cover tattoos, and tattoos are not permitted on an officer’s head, scalp, face, neck, hands or fingers.. Sarah Bahari is a freelance writer covering Arlington, Irving and Grand Prairie.
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