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Byline: Nia-Malika Henderson
Jun. 29--A new requirement that Anne Arundel County police personnel cover up their tattoos -- even if it forces bike patrol or animal control officers to don long sleeves, pants or turtlenecks in scorching heat -- has the rank and file hot and bothered.
The week-old policy, among the strictest in the state, requires that all personnel, including volunteers, cover up visible tattoos when they are on duty.
The aim of the policy shift is "to promote the uniformity of appearance ... to maintain neutrality ... to foster discipline and to encourage public confidence," according to a memo sent a week ago by Col. James E. Teare Sr., the police chief.
The officers union filed a grievance Tuesday, saying the measure is too stringent and could hamper recruitment efforts, especially among military veterans.
"When you add the long-sleeve shirt and tie or turtleneck with bulletproof vest and gun belt, it makes for very hot…
Source: HighBeam Research, Tattoo displays now taboo for Anne Arundel police.