NEW YORK -- Police departments, compelled by a hiring crisis and eager for a more diverse applicant pool, are relaxing traditional grooming standards and getting away from rules that used to require a ...

A few decades ago, a visible tattoo, facial piercing or untrimmed beard was often a fast track to having your CV thrown in the bin. Today, societal norms have shifted drastically. Walk into many ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Scruff and tattoos won’t just be the norm at the Mermaid City’s breweries and coffee shops going forward. As law enforcement agencies across the country adopt new policies to ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk residents can expect to see Norfolk police officers sporting a different look in uniform in the next coming weeks. Starting on Monday, Norfolk police officers will be allowed to ...

NORFOLK, Va. – As of Monday, Norfolk police officers will be allowed to grow a beard and openly display tattoos while on-duty! This updated policy comes in response to the Department’s progressive ...