Youngstown cops required to wear their headgear

YOUNGSTOWN — Police officers in Youngstown will soon face a change to their uniform code, a throwback to a previous policy. According to a department memo issued by chief Jimmy Hughes, all police officers will be required to wear their headgear while in uniform, whether they are on or off duty. The order takes effect Monday.

The memo lists four exceptions: in the event of a crisis situation when immediate response by officers is necessary in apprehending a suspect, when officers are in the police building, when in a place of worship and when dining.

Officers who fail to comply with the order will be disciplined by their immediate supervisor.

The last time officers were required to wear their headgear was under chief Richard Lewis.