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Texan Police not allowed beards...

In Texas there is a rule set up that police officers are not allowed to wear beards. This was to create a more "professional" look. However there is a skin complication with several of the officers especially black officers where shaving can harm a

Reference: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7118888.stm

Posted By Lanfe4r on November 29, 2007

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Why worry about it

Posted By ErnestK on December 23, 2007

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I think that it is absurd that such a rule is being enforced.

Posted By Lanfe4r on November 29, 2007

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The rule is culturally insensitive.

Posted By testuser on December 11, 2007

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You better believe they should!

Posted By tootiefruitie10 on December 20, 2007

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Beards shouldn't be an issue with uniforms, they should be allowed.

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Why worry about it

-- Posted By ErnestK on December 23, 2007

Why worry if a cop has a beard? It''s not a big deal. Just let them grow a beard and live with it.

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The rule is culturally insensitive.

-- Posted By testuser on December 11, 2007

Consider Muslims, or Orthodox Jews.

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Cloudangel blondie218143 (10 months ago)
I believe police officers should be clean shaven. It's a matter of professional appearance. Also, if a man has a full beard, it can be used against them if a criminal gets a handful of facial hair.
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I think that it is absurd that such a rule is being enforced.

-- Posted By Lanfe4r on November 29, 2007

These officers were apparently demoted because of this, look at the article in the reference. I think that legal action should be pursued. .

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A Rule is a rule

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You better believe they should!

-- Posted By tootiefruitie10 on December 20, 2007

If a police officer has a beard, it makes it hard to see what his facial expression is. I doubt that the rule is really enforced anyway. A lot of things are illegal in the south, but aren't really enforced. I guess you shouldn't become a police officer if you don't like the rules!

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