jswizzle3737/ontario_laws_and_regs huggingface dataset:
Definition
1. In this Regulation, “force” means a municipal police force under the Police Services Act. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 929, s. 1. Application
Application
2. This Regulation applies to every force. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 929, s. 2. Commencement
Commencement
3. This Regulation does not apply to insignias or service badges in use or operation on or before the 1st day of January, 1974. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 929, s. 3. Ranks
Ranks
4. (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), every force may have all or any of the following police ranks, but no others: Chief of Police Deputy Chief Staff Superintendent Superintendent Staff Inspector Inspector Staff Sergeant Sergeant Constable R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 929, s. 4 (1). (2) Where a force has a detective branch, detective sergeant is equivalent to the rank of staff sergeant and detective is equivalent to sergeant. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 929, s. 4 (2). (3) The rank of constable shall have the following gradations in descending seniority: First-Class Constable Second-Class Constable Third-Class Constable Fourth-Class Constable R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 929, s. 4 (3). (4) A fourth-class constable is eligible for reclassification as a third-class constable after serving one year as a fourth-class constable. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 929, s. 4 (4). (5) A third-class constable is eligible for reclassification as a second-class constable after serving one year as a third-class constable. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 929, s. 4 (5). (6) A second-class constable is eligible for reclassification as a first class constable after serving one year as a second-class constable. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 929, s. 4 (6). (7) In the case of outstanding or meritorious service, any of the one-year periods mentioned in subsections (4), (5) and (6) may be abridged. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 929, s. 4 (7). Insignias
Insignias
5. (1) The following ranks shall wear on their shoulder straps the insignia described and illustrated opposite the rank:   R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 929, s. 5 (1). (2) The following ranks shall wear on their shoulder straps or on the upper part of each sleeve in the discretion of the chief of police the insignia described and illustrated opposite the rank:  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 929, s. 5 (2). (3) The following ranks shall wear on their headgear the insignia described opposite the rank:  Chief of Police

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A double row of embroidered oakleaf pattern gold braid affixed to the peak; black simulated patent leather strap.


Deputy Chief

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A single row of embroidered oakleaf pattern gold braid affixed to the peak; black simulated patent leather strap.


Staff Superintendent

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5/8 inch gold embroidered braid of field officer pattern affixed to the peak; black simulated patent leather strap.


Superintendent

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5/8 inch gold embroidered braid of field officer pattern affixed to the peak; black simulated patent leather strap.


Staff Inspector

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5/8 inch black embroidered braid of field officer pattern trimmed all round with gold cord affixed to the peak; black simulated patent leather strap.


Inspector

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5/8 inch black embroidered braid of field officer pattern trimmed all round with gold cord affixed to the peak; black simulated patent leather strap. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 929, s. 5 (3). (4) Where shoulder flashes or other insignia are worn, they shall be silver in colour from the rank of staff sergeant and below and gold in colour from the rank of inspector and higher. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 929, s. 5 (4). Service Badges
Service Badges
6. Where a service badge is awarded, it shall be in the shape of a maple leaf one-half of one inch by one-half of one inch and shall be worn on the left sleeve of the tunic three and one-half inches up from the bottom. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 929, s. 6. Français