1. Mandatory Identification

• Badge Placement: All uniformed employees are strictly required to display the official, department-issued logo on their outermost garment.

• Visibility: Identification must remain unobstructed at all times to ensure public accountability and corporate transparency.

2. Uniform Compliance

• General Requirement: Every employee, regardless of rank or seniority, is mandated to wear the prescribed department uniform and carry all required personal equipment during their assigned tour of duty.

• Full Kit Standards: A "Complete Uniform" includes all primary garments, duty belts, and identification markers as specified in the agency’s equipment manifest.

1. Headwear & Accessories

• Baseball Cap: Optional for Polo, Class B/C and K9 uniforms. Must be Black with the official Merryweather Logo.

• Patrol Beanie: Authorized for inclement weather only. Must be Black.

• Formal Cap (Hat): Protection Officers shall ensure their uniform hat is serviceable and available at their station or in their patrol vehicle.

  • Deployment Directive: May be used with Class A, B, and C uniforms upon request or for formal duty.

• Earpiece / Communication: Personnel are authorized to wear earpieces or shoulder/chest-mounted microphones for radio communication.

• Turtleneck: Authorized for cold/inclement weather. Must be Black and worn under the duty shirt.

2. Core Duty Gear

• Duty Belt: Personnel shall wear the Black Nylon duty belt with a plastic buckle.

• Holster: All Protection Officers shall wear a black holster on their belt or a Drop-leg variant.

  • Note: P.M.C. personnel may wear their holster in the manner of their preference.

• Taser: If a Protection Officer chooses to utilize a taser, they shall use the Black variant. A Drop-leg Taser Holster is authorized for all uniforms.

• Body Camera: The Coil Body 3 is the authorized recording device for field duty, not mandatory.

3. Protective Equipment & Armor

• External Body Armor: Authorized for Class B, C, or Polo uniforms. Must be Black and display the department Logo or "SECURITY."

• External Carrier / Load-Bearing Vests: Protection Officers may choose to wear a black carrier or stab vest featuring the appropriate department Logo.

• Helmets: Ballistic helmets may be carried in vehicles for high-risk situations. Must be Black.

  • H.E.C.U. / Humane Labs: Personnel must wear their division-colored helmets (Dark Green / Black) at all times.

• Gloves: Black leather or knitted gloves are authorized for cold weather. Nitrile gloves are mandatory when administering First Aid or collecting evidence.

4. Outerwear & Specialized Attire

• Department Jackets: Authorized for cold or inclement weather. Must display the appropriate Merryweather Logo.

• High-Visibility Vest: Authorized and recommended for any personnel working around the Port area or high-traffic zones.

• Gas Mask: Only authorized for specific situations subject to supervisor approval, intercom announcements, or high-ranking science personnel authorization.

• Usage: Mandatory for any protection officer attending a formal event. May also be worn for field activities.

• Shirt: Black long-sleeve shirt. Must be worn with a tie.

  • Note: White shirts are reserved for Supervisors only.

• Pants: Black pants (with or without red stripe).

  • Field Operations: Standard duty or Cargo pants are authorized.

  • Formal Events: Standard duty pants are mandatory.

• Belt: Black nylon duty belt with a plastic buckle.

• Footwear: Black boots.

• Usage: Authorized for protection officers conducting standard field activities.

• Shirt: Black long or short-sleeve shirt, worn with an open collar.

  • Note: White shirts are reserved for Supervisors only.

• Pants: Standard duty or cargo pants, black in color (with or without red stripe).

• Belt: Black nylon duty belt with a plastic buckle.

• Footwear: Black boots.

• Usage: Authorized for protection officers conducting field activities.

• Shirt: Black Polo shirt featuring Merryweather markings.

  • Note: White Polos are reserved for Supervisors only.

• Pants: Standard duty or cargo pants, black in color (with or without red stripe).

• Belt: Black nylon duty belt with a plastic buckle.

• Footwear: Black boots.

• Usage: Restricted to protection officers officially assigned to the K-9 Division. (Supervisor permission needed)

• Shirt: Short or long-sleeve shirt (forearm protection optional) featuring Merryweather markings.

  • Note: White shirts are reserved for Supervisors only.

• Pants: Black cargo pants (with or without red stripe).

• Belt: Black nylon duty belt with a plastic buckle.

• Footwear: Black boots.

• Usage: Authorized only for personnel assigned to the Humane Labs detail.

• Shirt: Black long-sleeve shirt. Must be worn with a tie.

  • Note: White shirts are reserved for Supervisors only.

• Pants: Black pants with a thin red line.

  • Field Operations: Standard duty or Cargo pants are authorized.

  • Formal Events: Standard duty pants are mandatory.

• Belt: Prohibited. All equipment must be affixed to the tactical vest or pants belt.

• Armor: Operational black vest/stab vest with red department logo. Black helmet without extras on it required.

• Gas Mask: Enlisted security personnel may only wear gas masks in specific situations, subject to approval from a supervisor, intercom announcement, or authorization from a high-ranking science personnel.

• Footwear: Black combat boots.

• Authorization: Personnel must obtain explicit permission from a Duty Supervisor to deploy.

• Clothing: Gray Merryweather camo-pattern combat shirt and pants with red logo.

• Armor: Heavy dark green vest and matching dark green helmet.

• Gas Mask: H.E.C.U personnel may only wear gas masks in specific situations, subject to approval from a supervisor.

• Holster: Must wear a black drop-leg holster.

• Footwear: Black combat boots.

• Deployment Area: Restricted to "Cayo Perico" or "Los Santos Naval Port."

  • Note: Naval Port patrols require Supervisor permission.

• Clothing: Grey, tan, green, or brown attire featuring the red Merryweather logo.

• Armor: Heavy vest in grey, tan, green, or brown.

• Gas Mask: PMC personnel may only wear gas masks in specific situations, subject to approval from a supervisor.

• Holster: Manner of carry is by personal preference.

• Footwear: Combat boots in black, tan, green, or gray.