Question & AnswerQ&A (CID ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS NO. 22)
All male employees shall wear the polo barong or long sleeved uniform with CID logo when reporting to the office from Monday to Friday, except Wednesday which is a wash day.
All female employees shall wear the white blouse with CID logo and navy blue blazer and skirt from Monday to Friday except Wednesday, which is a wash day.
Yes, uniforms are compulsory for all employees except as exempted by the Commissioner.
The Division or Section Chief is responsible for enforcing the uniform rules in their respective offices.
Penalties include: 1) After first two violations, a stern warning; 2) After third violation, a memorandum or reprimand that forms part of the employee's 201 file; 3) After fourth violation, written explanation why no administrative charge shall be filed for insubordination; 4) After fifth violation, forfeiture of clothing allowance and provision of uniform at personal expense, plus administrative penalties.
Exceptions include: pregnancy for female employees; mourning; allowance by the Commissioner; participation in official sports activities during the activity; and other compelling and justifiable reasons.
Wearing maong pants, T-shirts, and rubber shoes on Wednesday, the wash day, is prohibited for male employees.
Wearing tight jeans, slacks or pants, and sleeveless or backless blouses on wash day is strictly prohibited for female employees.
The Security Force shall check and register in the logbook the names of employees who come to office without uniforms.
The list of names of erring employees is submitted to the Personnel Section every Friday afternoon.