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Thursday Jul 28, 2005
Houston Police Force Cover-up of Tattoos on Cops
An article in today's Houston Chronicle reports that beginning January first all police officers in Houston must cover up any visable tattoos while wearing a uniform. Things get even more ridiculous - bike cops are going to be forced to wear long pants if they have a tat on their lower leg. In Summer?
Police Chief Harold Hurtt is quoted in the Chronicle as saying that he wants to "ensure HPD officers present a professional image when interacting with the public."
You can read the full article here.
Photo about by Melissa Phillip from the Houston Chronicle
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