Information Security 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

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 Ltd 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 with NCPS insignia for general personnel
  • Black high-visibility vest for the Special Tactical Patrol Unit, bearing unit insignia
  • No personalised or non-standard colours or designs permitted

4.2 Prohibited Clothing and Items

• Headgear:
  Not permitted, unless officially issued or approved for religious or medical reasons in line with Bulgarian law
• 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.