Layered indoor clothing

The following items are examples of permitted layered indoor clothing:

• Sweaters

• Sweatshirts

• Blazers

• Suit coats

• Traditional garments like saris worn in a draped fashion by women on the Indian subcontinent and elsewhere

• Any other layered clothing that is part of an outfit

Some layered indoor clothing has pockets. Ensure all pockets are empty. Candidates may not want to remove their item with pockets for inspection. In these situations, ask candidates to show you that the pockets are empty.

Some sweatshirts may have an attached MP3 player (like an iPod) or other electronic device. Inspect hooded sweatshirts for earbuds on the end of the drawstrings. If you see ear buds, ask candidates to show you that there is nothing plugged into the sweatshirt. Inform candidates that they are not permitted to put the earbuds into their ears during the exam.

Candidates can carry a sweater or sweatshirt into the testing room. They are also permitted to take the item off and place it on the back of their chair if they get too warm.

Religious, cultural, and medical apparel

See Religious, cultural, and medical apparel.

Ankle monitors

Some candidates may be wearing ankle monitors they received from local authorities. Candidates can have an ankle monitor on them while in the testing room, but only allow the ankle monitor.

Do not ask candidates to remove the monitor.

Comfort aids

See Comfort aids.

Firearms and peace officer badges

These items are permitted only when an exam sponsor allows them for candidates who are peace officers. Always refer to the exam sponsor's client reference for any specific policy.

For more information, see Weapons and Badges and firearms in the testing room.