Associate Degree in Policing Practice (ADPP)

Male Students

• Covered leather shoes - Conservative in style, black or brown in colour.
• Socks - Dark coloured socks.
• Trousers - Business style trousers of a conservative design preferably dark coloured. Subdued pin stripes are permitted. Trousers are not to be worn low around the bottom of the hips or buttocks. Where belt loops are present, students are to wear a belt secured around waist level.
• Shirt - Short or long sleeved button up shirt with collar. Colour choice should be conservative in nature with no brand names or prints.
• Tie - A tie is to be worn by students year round excepting extreme hot weather where the Principal of the Academy may direct ties to be removed. Ties are to be of a conservative design and to be of a solid colour or simple pattern. Character ties etc are not permitted.
• Jacket/ Coat - Business, lounge and sports jackets and coats are all appropriate as long as they are of a conservative design and colour. Jackets and Coats are optional items.
• Jumper/ Vest - A woollen jumper or sleeveless vest may be worn as long as it is a conservative design preferably black or navy in colour and does not have brand names or prints. Jumpers and vests are optional items.

Female Students

• Covered leather shoes - Conservative in style and preferably black or brown in colour. High heel or stiletto styles are not permitted.
• Socks/ Stockings/ Tights - Are to be dark in colour.
• Slacks - Business style slacks of a conservative design preferably dark in colour. Subdued pin stripes are permitted. Slacks are not to be worn low around the bottom of the hips or buttocks. Where belt loops are present, students are to wear a belt secured around waist level.
• Skirts - Business style skirts pleated or A-Line preferably dark in colour. Hems must not be shorter than the line behind the knee.
• Shirt/ Blouse - Conservative in design and colour. Sleeveless shirts/blouses and plunging necklines are not permitted.
• Jackets/ Coats - Business or conservative style jackets or coats are appropriate as long as they are of a conservative design and colour. Jackets and Coats are optional items.
• Jumper/ Vest - A woollen jumper or sleeveless vest may be worn as long as it is a conservative design preferably dark in colour and any brand names should be small and conservative. Jumpers and vests are optional items.

During fitness training (Male & Female)

• Navy T-shirt (no singlet) and navy shorts.
• Shorts must be above the knees.
• In winter - track pants may be worn over shorts.
• You must wear quality, well-fitted running shoes (no basketball shoes etc).
• You are not permitted to wear any jewellery (including wedding rings).
• Women must have their hair tied back in a bun or ponytails or with a hair net, bobby pins.  Navy or black scrunchies only.

Cold Weather Clothing (Male & Female)

• Gloves - Knitted woollen, fleecy or leather. Must be dark coloured. Gloves may be worn at morning parades.  Gloves should be removed during indoor class lessons or when the training requirements require students NOT to wear gloves.
• Beanies - Knitted woollen or fleecy. Must be dark in colour and any brand names should be small and conservative. Beanies must be removed when entering buildings at the Police Academy.
• Anoraks/ duffle coats/ parkers/ overcoats - Must be of a conservative design and dark in colour any brand names should be small and conservative.

Casual Attire (Male & Female)

When students are not attending programmed lectures or activities the minimum standard of dress is the same standard expected for the Academy dining room. This includes:

• Collared shirt, modest blouse or polo shirt
• Trousers, slacks, jeans, cargo pants, cargo shorts or modest skirt
• Clean dress joggers (permissible with socks)
• Student identification is to be worn on the right side of the chest and is to be clearly visible. It is to be worn at all times while on the Academy grounds.