ECSO Sexual Harassment Policy 7/16/2024
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What is the primary purpose of this directive?

  • To reduce incidents of sexual harassment in the workplace
  • To define sexual harassment under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  • To investigate all reported complaints of harassment
  • To provide a guide in maintaining a professional work environment free of harassment (correct)

    • What is the frequency of designated training on sexual harassment for all members?

  • Once a year
  • Once every two years (correct)
  • Only during basic police training class
  • Once every five years

    • What type of employment practices are sexual harassment and discrimination?

  • Mandatory
  • Legal
  • Optional
  • Unlawful (correct)

    • When is an employee encouraged to file a complaint of sexual harassment or discrimination?

    <p>When they have been exposed to or experienced sexual harassment or discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of sexual harassment according to the EEOC guidelines?

    <p>Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a condition under which sexual harassment is defined?

    <p>When submission to such conduct is made a term or condition of employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the year the EEOC issued comprehensive guidelines on sexual harassment in the workplace?

    <p>1980</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the commitment of the ECSO in investigating reported complaints of harassment?

    <p>To investigate all reported complaints fairly and impartially</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of threatening or implying that an employee's refusal to submit to sexual favors may affect their employment?

    <p>To create a hostile work environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of creating a sexually harassing environment?

    <p>Displaying sexually graphic material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited under state and/or federal employment laws?

    <p>Sexual harassment and discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When filing a complaint of harassment, what should the member document?

    <p>All incidents of targeted harassment, including dates, times, and witnesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intention of the complaint and investigatory procedures?

    <p>To provide an optional method for terminating unlawful sexual harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should a member report incidents of harassment to?

    <p>The immediate supervisor, Chief Deputy, Internal Affairs, the Administration Commander, or Human Resource Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the supervising authority receiving the complaint?

    <p>To meet with the member and document the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for employees to report incidents of harassment?

    <p>So that an investigation and appropriate action can occur more rapidly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered misconduct subject to disciplinary action?

    <p>Harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, age, marital status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of documenting incidents of harassment?

    <p>To provide the basis for investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for investigating complaints of harassment with no alleged criminal act?

    <p>The Internal Affairs supervisor or designee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the information concerning a sexual harassment complaint?

    <p>It is not released to anyone, except as provided by established rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a supervisor's responsibility in preventing harassment?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a member who fails to take action to stop known harassment?

    <p>They are subject to discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for documenting and filing a harassment complaint?

    <p>Any supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of each agency member in preventing harassment?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are complaints of harassment filed?

    <p>With the Sheriff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a criminal act is alleged in a harassment complaint?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a complainant or accused do if they disagree with the disposition of a harassment claim?

    <p>File a grievance/appeal in accordance with agency procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a file of harassment complaints maintained by the Internal Affairs Unit?

    <p>To maintain a secure record of complaints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of unreasonably interfering with a member's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment?

    <p>To harass or discriminate against another employee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of taking retaliatory action against an employee?

    <p>Denying a promotion due to a complaint of sexual harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of a member who believes that harassment is occurring?

    <p>To report the incident to their immediate supervisor, Chief Deputy, Internal Affairs, the Administration Commander, or Human Resource Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of documenting incidents of targeted harassment?

    <p>To provide the basis for investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited by state and/or federal employment laws?

    <p>Sexual harassment and discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of creating a sexually harassing environment?

    <p>Displaying sexually graphic material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the supervising authority receiving a complaint of harassment?

    <p>To meet with the member and document the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of the ECSO's policy on sexual harassment and discrimination?

    <p>To provide a working environment free from harassment and discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for employees to report incidents of harassment?

    <p>To protect themselves from further harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of conduct is specifically prohibited according to the ECSO's policy?

    <p>Unwelcome sexual advances and requests for sexual favors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is an employee's submission to unwelcome sexual advances considered a condition of employment?

    <p>When submission is implicitly made a term or condition of employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered misconduct subject to disciplinary action?

    <p>Engaging in sexual harassment or discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the complaint and investigatory procedures?

    <p>To provide a method for filing confidential complaints of discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for investigating complaints of harassment when there are no allegations of a criminal act?

    <p>The Internal Affairs supervisor or designee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended frequency for designated training on sexual harassment for all ECSO members?

    <p>Once every two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for employment decisions affecting a member who submits to or rejects unwelcome sexual advances?

    <p>Submission to or rejection of such conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to information concerning a complaint of sexual harassment?

    <p>It is kept confidential and exempt from release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a supervisor's responsibility in preventing harassment?

    <p>Monitoring the work environment, counseling members, and stopping observed acts of harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing a formal training class on Sexual Harassment/Diversity?

    <p>To reduce incidents of sexual harassment in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of the ECSO's policy on sexual harassment and discrimination?

    <p>Applicable to all ECSO members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a supervisor fails to take action to stop known harassment?

    <p>They will be disciplined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying basis for the ECSO's policy on sexual harassment and discrimination?

    <p>Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for documenting and filing a harassment complaint?

    <p>Each supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of each agency member in preventing harassment?

    <p>Refraining from participation in actions that could be perceived as harassment, reporting acts of harassment, and encouraging others to report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a criminal act is alleged in a harassment complaint?

    <p>The investigation is referred to the Investigations Section or an outside agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a complainant or accused do if they disagree with the disposition of a harassment claim?

    <p>File a grievance/appeal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to maintain a file of harassment complaints?

    <p>To maintain a secure location for confidential information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence for retaliating against any member for filing a harassment complaint or assisting in the investigation?

    <p>The retaliator will be disciplined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Purpose and Policy

    • The Escambia County Sheriff's Office (ECSO) aims to maintain a professional work environment free from harassment and discrimination.
    • ECSO is committed to investigating all reported complaints fairly and impartially to determine whether allegations are founded.
    • All members are required to attend and complete a formal training class on Sexual Harassment/Diversity either during their basic police training class or upon being hired as an employee.
    • Members must complete designated training on sexual harassment every two years.

    Prohibited Activity

    • Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that:
      • Makes submission to such conduct a term or condition of employment.
      • Affects employment decisions.
      • Interferes with a member's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.
      • Offends a person other than the person to whom the sexual conduct is directed.
    • Prohibited conduct includes:
      • Threatening or implying adverse employment consequences for refusing sexual favors or advances.
      • Creating a sexually harassing environment through offensive comments, displays, or verbal abuse.
      • Taking retaliatory action against an employee who complains of sexual harassment or discrimination.
      • Engaging in any other behavior that is offensive, unwanted, or falls within the definitions of sexual harassment and discrimination.

    Complaint Procedures

    • Employees who experience or witness sexual harassment or discrimination are encouraged to file a complaint.
    • The complaint process involves:
      • Documenting all incidents of targeted harassment, including dates, times, nature of incidents, and witnesses.
      • Reporting incidents to immediate supervisors, Chief Deputies, Internal Affairs, Administration Commanders, or Human Resource Managers.
      • Investigations will be conducted by the Internal Affairs Unit, and information will be kept confidential except as required by law.

    Responsibility

    • Supervisors are responsible for preventing acts of harassment, monitoring the work environment, and counseling members on prohibited behavior and reporting procedures.
    • Members are responsible for:
      • Refraining from participating in actions that could be perceived as harassment.
      • Reporting acts of harassment to supervisors.
      • Encouraging members who confide about being harassed to report these acts to supervisors.
    • Failure to take action to stop known harassment may result in discipline.

    Purpose and Policy

    • The Escambia County Sheriff's Office (ECSO) aims to maintain a professional work environment free of harassment and discrimination.
    • The ECSO is committed to investigating all reported complaints fairly and impartially to determine whether the allegations are founded.
    • All employees are encouraged to attend and satisfactorily complete a formal training class on Sexual Harassment/Diversity either during their basic police training class or upon being hired as an employee.
    • All members will complete designated training on sexual harassment once every two years.

    Prohibited Activity

    • Sexual harassment and discrimination are unlawful employment practices.
    • The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued comprehensive guidelines on sexual harassment in the workplace in 1980.
    • Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
      • Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment.
      • Submission to or rejection of such conduct by a member is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting the member.
      • Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with a member's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.
      • Such conduct offends a person other than the person to whom the sexual conduct is directed.

    Complaint Procedures

    • Employees who experience sexual harassment or discrimination are encouraged to file a complaint in accordance with the procedure detailed in this directive.
    • A complaint should include documentation of all incidents of targeted harassment, including the member's name, dates and times of the incident(s), nature of the incident(s), and witnesses.
    • Members can report incidents to their immediate supervisor, Chief Deputy, Internal Affairs, the Administration Commander, or Human Resource Manager.
    • The Internal Affairs supervisor or designee will be responsible for the investigation of complaints alleging harassment.
    • Information concerning the complaint of sexual harassment will not be released to anyone, except as provided in established rules governing Internal Affairs investigations and according to the public record laws of the State of Florida.

    Responsibility

    • Each supervisor is responsible for preventing acts of harassment and counseling all members on the types of behavior prohibited and the agency procedures for reporting and resolving complaints of harassment.
    • Each member is responsible for assisting in the prevention of harassment by refraining from participation in actions that could be perceived as harassment, reporting acts of harassment to a supervisor, and encouraging any member who confides that they are being harassed to report these acts to a supervisor.
    • Failure to take action to stop known harassment will be grounds for discipline.

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