Uniform Uniform Adherence Policy

1. Introduction

National Crime Prevention Service (NCPS), registered in the Commercial Register of the Republic of Bulgaria under (NCPS Ltd) Bulstat / UIC: 208390351

2. Purpose

. The policy ensures a professional, consistent and recognisable appearance for operational effectiveness and public trust.

This policy aims to:

  • Ensure professional and uniform presentation of all personnel
  • Maintain safety, cohesiveness and operational clarity
  • Enable public, client and interagency identification of NCPS staff
  • Support nondiscriminatory and lawful application of dress standards

3. Scope

This policy applies to all NCPS personnel required to wear a uniform, including:

  • Full-time, part-time, temporary staff, contractors and volunteers
  • Anyone representing NCPS in a uniformed capacity

4. Uniform Standards

4.1 Required Uniform Components

Personnel must wear the following while on duty:

  • Shirt or Top:
    • Black shirt or t-shirt is standard
    • White shirt is allowed only with black trousers, a black necktie and if required, a black jacket
  • Trousers:
    • Black trousers are mandatory. No other colour is permitted
  • Footwear:
    • Black shoes or boots must be worn. They must be non-slip and in good condition
    • Black socks are required
  • Belt:
    • A plain black belt must be worn. No external logos or designs are allowed
  • High-Visibility Vest:
    • Yellow high-visibility vest for high visibility personnel
    • Black tactical vest for designated personnel only
    • No other vest colours are permitted
4.2 Prohibited Clothing and Items
  • Headgear:
    Only officially issued or person specific approved headwear is permitted
  • Face Coverings:
    Not allowed, except when mandated by law or public health requirements
  • Non-uniform Colours:
    Wearing non-black or non-white clothing components is strictly prohibited
  • Unauthorised Insignia:
    No personalised logos, badges or decorations may be added to the uniform
4.3 Grooming and Appearance
  • Uniforms must be clean, ironed and undamaged
  • Hair must be neatly groomed
  • Facial hair must be either clean-shaven or neatly trimmed as operational needs require
  • Good personal hygiene must be maintained
  • Only NCPS issued identification is allowed on the uniform

5. Special Considerations

  • NCPS will provide reasonable accommodations in line with Bulgarian anti-discrimination law (Закон за защита от дискриминация) for medical, religious or personal reasons
  • Requests for exemptions must be submitted in writing with supporting documentation

6. Monitoring and Enforcement

  • Supervisors are responsible for ensuring compliance
  • Violations may result in:
    • Warnings (verbal or written)
    • Disciplinary action, in line with internal rules and Bulgarian labour legislation (Кодекс на труда)
    • In serious or repeated cases, suspension or termination

7. Review and Updates

This policy is reviewed annually or when:

  • Relevant legislation changes
  • NCPS operational requirements change
  • New uniform items are introduced

All updates will be communicated to personnel in writing.