The number of posts related to this subject on these forums is just daunting. However, I haven't seemed to locate a specific/ more detailed answer so I'll put this out there...

I am a soon to be retired city cop. My next career will hopefully allow me to remain in the community and while I'm here, I plan to keep working occasionally as a reserve officer. I am learning the bagpipes and it appears that I'll be the only piper around. As this is a small community, many citizens know that I am practicing and have expressed their excitement for my involvement in local events. Some of these I would like to perform in a yet- to- be- determined dress uniform with kilt.

I have seen many departments that have this setup implemented (but not anywhere near here). I believe I have a decent chance to do so here but would like advice from those in the know- how did you broach the subject with your higher- ups? When it was put in place, was it written as a policy (detailed) or on the verbal whim of the Chief? Did you have to create an applicability plan and present it to City Council?

Looking forward to these answers.