Temperatures do rise in the summer months, but wearing shorts helps, and calls for service usually drop. Plus, summer nights are beautiful and the temperature drops. Also, officers may wear black BDU utility uniforms for patrol duty, and in the warmer months, uniforms consisting of polo shirts and shorts. Officer's have the choice of nylon gear, or the traditional basket weave leather, belt, etc. Officer's receive a generous uniform allowance each month.
Selection is based on seniority.