Is it considered, a somewhat hazard for female police officers to have long hair?

I'd just think it would get in the way if/when they get in physical confrontations and such with people when on duty. I've seen female cops with buzzed hair and others with ponytails or buns.





Are there any specific regulations on how they can have their hair? Can male cops only have short hair?Is it considered, a somewhat hazard for female police officers to have long hair?
There are probably many differences among various local and state agencies, but I'm not aware of any specific hair requirements for female federal special agents.





As someone formerly trained in martial arts, and trained as a defensive tactics instructor at a major metro PD and federally, I can tell you that if you are giving someone a handle that affords them control of your head, you are placing yourself at a major disadvantage.





Some PDs require clip-on ties so that officers so that a standard tie secured around the neck cannot be used to physically control an officer. But other agencies do not have such requirements. In the past, Sam Brown belts with a shoulder strap were common because they keep the heavy weapon from pulling down one's pants. But they fell out of favor because they provide a handle for controlling the body of the officer wearing it.





If I were a female officer, I would avoid placing myself at a disadvantage by having long hair. You will probably see many long-haired female officers across the country, and they may be able to complete their career without anyone ever touching their hair. As I understand it, only about 1% of officer/citizen contacts results in physical violence of some kind. And, only a fraction of those may place one in jeopardy of losing a fight because of long hair. But, it only takes one incident to ruin one鈥檚 life and or career. And the head and neck are extremely vulnerable.Is it considered, a somewhat hazard for female police officers to have long hair?
the worst hair for a female officer to have is a ponytail, i normally either see it really short or in a bun so it's less likely to get yanked.





male officers can not have long hair, ladies are allowed to because it's looked on as more natural for a woman to have long hair rather then a man.





also normally male police officers can not have facial hair (with the exception of mustache for some reason) unless they are undercover.
not a woman, but i would imagine that it can be a safety issue. my department has a regulation which states that no officer (male of female) can have hair worn past the shoulder. so the females usually tie it in a bun or tuck it inside hat. men can have long hair but must oblige by the same rule..hope this helps.
I have very long hair, goes all the way down my back. I keep it in a french braid, then up in a bun. First, it keeps it out of my way, second if someone grabs it it is not going to come loose all that easily. I know it could be an issue, but it is low on the totem poll...there are much worse things people could do to me than grab my hair in a scuffle.
Actually a buzz cut is the look these days,it is easy to take care of .It looks much more professional on the job.