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According to the text, who is responsible for reviewing SPECIAL ORDER NO. 2?
The Commanding Officer, Audit Division
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Exemption Request Form?
To request an exemption from the Department's uniform and grooming standards
According to the text, who is the final approval authority for the uniform and grooming standard exemptions?
The Chief of Police
According to the text, what is the color requirement for items of dress that are exempted from the uniform and grooming standards?
The color should closely resemble that of the employee's assigned uniform
According to the text, what should an employee do if their exemption request is denied?
Submit an Employee's Report
According to the text, how long does the DEIO have to notify the employee of the approval or denial of the exemption request?
Ten business days
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Amendment mentioned?
To add a new section to the Department Manual
According to the text, what is the role of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (DEIO) in the exemption request process?
To review and approve the exemption requests
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Commanding Officer, Audit Division?
To conduct audits or inspections
According to the text, what is the burden of proof for the uniform and grooming standard exemption?
The burden of proof lies with the requesting employee
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 2?
To provide reasonable accommodations for religious exemptions
What form should Department employees complete when requesting a uniform and/or grooming standard exemption?
Form 01.39.00
Where can the activated Employee Request for Reasonable Accommodation Religious Exemption Request Form be found?
On E-Forms
What is the distribution of the completed Employee Request for Reasonable Accommodation Religious Exemption Request Form?
Original: Employee’s personnel package, Copy: Personnel Division
What manual section has been established for exceptions to uniform and grooming standards as a religious accommodation?
Section 3/605.95
What is the date of Special Order No. 2?
February 24, 24, 2022
What is the purpose of the Los Angeles Police Department Employee Request for Reasonable Accommodation Religious Exemption Request Form?
To provide reasonable accommodations for religious exemptions
What is the Office of the Chief of Police committed to respecting and embracing?
Diversity and religious expression
What does the Department Manual Section 3/605.95 pertain to?
Uniform and grooming standards
What is the purpose of the Office of Constitutional Policing and Policy?
To activate Department policy
According to the text, a religious exemption for uniform and/or grooming standards can be granted as long as it does not prevent the employee from fulfilling all of their regularly assigned job duties.
True
What is the purpose of submitting a new request for an exemption if the employee changes job assignments?
To ensure the employee can continue to exercise the exemption
What is the basis for granting an exemption request for uniform and/or grooming standards?
The entirety of the application
Which of the following is NOT considered a religious belief according to the text?
Beliefs based on social, political or economic philosophies
What must an employee do while their request for a religious exemption is pending?
Comply with the Department's Uniform and Grooming Standards
Who is responsible for reviewing and providing a recommendation for a religious exemption request?
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group
What is the consequence of knowingly submitting false or misleading information in the exemption request form?
Subject to discipline
What additional information can an employee attach to support their religious accommodation request?
Articles from religious scholars
What is the purpose of completing the employee acknowledgement section of the exemption request form?
To verify the truth and accuracy of the statements and acknowledgments made
What is the role of the Commanding Officer in the exemption request process?
To review and approve the exemption
Which form should Department employees complete when requesting a uniform and/or grooming standard exemption?
Form 01.39.00
What is the purpose of the Amendment mentioned in the text?
To provide reasonable accommodations for employees who request certain religious exemptions
According to the text, what is the color requirement for items of dress that are exempted from the uniform and grooming standards?
No specific color requirement
According to the text, how long does the DEIO have to notify the employee of the approval or denial of the exemption request?
10 calendar days
What is the role of the Commanding Officer in the exemption request process?
Review and provide a recommendation for a religious exemption request
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Commanding Officer, Audit Division?
Review and provide a recommendation for a religious exemption request
According to the text, what is the burden of proof for the uniform and grooming standard exemption?
The burden of proof is on the employee requesting the exemption
According to the text, who is the final approval authority for the uniform and grooming standard exemptions?
DEIO
According to the text, what is the purpose of Special Order No. 2?
To amend Department policy as it pertains to uniform and grooming standards
What is the purpose of the Office of Constitutional Policing and Policy?
To establish and enforce department policies and procedures
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Employee Request for Reasonable Accommodation Religious Exemption Request Form?
To request an exemption from the Department's Uniform and/or Grooming Standards
According to the text, who is responsible for reviewing the exemption request and providing a recommendation to the DEIO?
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (DEIO)
According to the text, what is the role of the Commanding Officer in the exemption request process?
Reviewing and approving/denying the exemption request
According to the text, what is the burden of proof for the uniform and grooming standard exemption?
The employee must provide evidence of a sincerely held religious belief
According to the text, how long does the DEIO have to notify the employee of the approval or denial of the exemption request?
Within 7 business days of receiving the request
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Amendment mentioned?
To establish exceptions to uniform and grooming standards as a religious accommodation
According to the text, what is the distribution of the completed Employee Request for Reasonable Accommodation Religious Exemption Request Form?
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (DEIO)
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Commanding Officer, Audit Division?
Verifying the truth and accuracy of the statements made in the request form
According to the text, what should an employee do if their exemption request is denied?
Submit a new request form with additional supporting documentation
According to the text, what is the basis for granting an exemption request for uniform and/or grooming standards?
A sincerely held religious belief that conflicts with the Department's standards
According to the text, who is responsible for reviewing the directive and determining whether an audit or inspection should be conducted?
The Commanding Officer, Audit Division
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Amendment mentioned?
To add Section 3/605.95 to the Department Manual
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Commanding Officer, Audit Division?
To review the directive and determine whether an audit or inspection should be conducted
According to the text, what is the basis for granting an exemption request for uniform and/or grooming standards?
A sincerely-held religious belief and/or practice
According to the text, what is the role of the Commanding Officer in the exemption request process?
To grant or deny exemption requests
According to the text, what is the distribution of the completed Employee Request for Reasonable Accommodation Religious Exemption Request Form?
To Training Bureau, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (DEIO), the Office of Constitutional Policing and Policy, and Personnel Division
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Exemption Request Form?
To request a religious exemption from the Department's uniform and grooming standards
According to the text, what is the purpose of completing the employee acknowledgement section of the exemption request form?
To acknowledge the employee's understanding of the exemption request process
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Commanding Officer, Audit Division?
To review the directive and determine whether an audit or inspection should be conducted
According to the text, what is the color requirement for items of dress that are exempted from the uniform and grooming standards?
The color should closely resemble that of the employee's assigned uniform
According to the text, who is the final approval authority for the uniform and grooming standard exemptions?
The Chief of Police
Religious Accommodation in the Los Angeles Police Department: Test your knowledge on the exceptions to uniform and grooming standards for religious reasons with this informative quiz.
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