The New Hampshire State Police have announced plans to end a longstanding hiring process, reports the Associated Press.
According to the report, the NH State Police will be ending a ban on hiring individuals with arm tattoos. Recruitment and Training Unit Commander Lt. Brendan Davey stated, “We’ve walked some pretty talented people out of our lines and out of the opportunity merely on the basis that they had a little ink that would’ve shown in the shortsleeve uniform.”
Indecent, racist, or sexist tattoos will still not be allowed. Any recruits hired with arm tattoos will be asked to cover them with a sleeve while on duty, according to Davey. Face, hand, or neck tattoos will remain prohibited.
The agency is making the change in hopes to expand their applicant pool.
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