Amongst the rank and file, this issue is viewed now as a "head butting" contest between the Director and FLEOA. He is "mad" at this org. and most of us now view it as a childish rant.

The vast majority know how to dress properly. A few prob. do not look right. But it is the same old story. Instead of dealing with those who go over the top, everyone gets hammered.

HQ PR has claimed in previous responses and articles in papers that "no code exists", so if none exists whats the problem? Of course it exists. Many businesses have dress codes. They just need to be logical, and take into account the environments and locations people work in. And the basic idea (with logical adjustment for location) should be applied in every location. Now because of knee jerk reactions we have people based in cold climates being told they cannot wear overcoats. My question was are they going to drive us to the Doctor after standing 30 minutes in the frigid wind in a Northeast city waiting for the shuttle bus, and we are wearing our sportcoat? They didnt think that was funny......