Basic School Training Appearance Recruits wear conservative business attire for several weeks until fatigue uniforms are issued. Recruits must report in rubber-soled black oxford shoes, which can be shined to a high gloss.
Patent leather is unacceptable.
Academy shorts and T-Shirts are purchased upon arrival. Recruits must bring plain white athletic socks and cold weather running gear. Grooming The State Police has a specific, military-style regimen. Hair will not fall over the ears or eyebrows, or touch the collar, except for the closely cut hair at the back of the neck. Square and round back styles are unacceptable.