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Can law enforcement agencies prohibit uniformed officers from wearing religious garb?

05/11/2009

Q. As a law enforcement agency, we have several employees who want to wear religious garb with their uniforms. Our uniform regulations do not provide any accommodation for religious symbols or dress. Can we require strict compliance with the uniform regulation without violating religious discrimination laws?

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