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Who is responsible for preventing and eliminating harassment or sexual harassment in their respective areas?
Who is responsible for preventing and eliminating harassment or sexual harassment in their respective areas?
- Professional Standards Bureau
- Sheriff or designee
- Chief Legal Counsel
- All managers and supervisors (correct)
What happens to a complaint of workplace harassment once it is received by a supervisor or manager?
What happens to a complaint of workplace harassment once it is received by a supervisor or manager?
- It is forwarded in writing via confidential mail to the Professional Standards Bureau (correct)
- It is immediately investigated by the Professional Standards Bureau
- It is dismissed if it is not in writing
- It is kept confidential and not shared with anyone
Why are investigations titled simply 'Harassment' until they are concluded?
Why are investigations titled simply 'Harassment' until they are concluded?
- To protect the identity of the accused employee
- To encourage the reporting of incidents of workplace harassment
- To maintain confidentiality during the investigation (correct)
- To avoid giving away the specific type of harassment
What happens if a specific violation is identified and sustained during an investigation?
What happens if a specific violation is identified and sustained during an investigation?
Who is responsible for the investigation of any complaint alleging harassment or sexual harassment?
Who is responsible for the investigation of any complaint alleging harassment or sexual harassment?
What happens if the complaint contains evidence of criminal activity?
What happens if the complaint contains evidence of criminal activity?
What is the purpose of the Professional Standards Bureau's investigation?
What is the purpose of the Professional Standards Bureau's investigation?
What happens if the findings of the investigation are sustained?
What happens if the findings of the investigation are sustained?
What is the purpose of this standard operating procedure?
What is the purpose of this standard operating procedure?
Who does this procedure apply to?
Who does this procedure apply to?
What is included in the prohibition of harassment in the workplace?
What is included in the prohibition of harassment in the workplace?
What is the consequence of reporting harassment or providing information related to such complaints?
What is the consequence of reporting harassment or providing information related to such complaints?
What is encouraged by the Sheriff's Office?
What is encouraged by the Sheriff's Office?
What supplements the disciplinary measures governing allegations of workplace harassment?
What supplements the disciplinary measures governing allegations of workplace harassment?
What is included in the Sheriff's Office Rules and Regulations?
What is included in the Sheriff's Office Rules and Regulations?
Why is it important to report harassment?
Why is it important to report harassment?
What is harassment in the workplace?
What is harassment in the workplace?
What is an example of harassment in the workplace?
What is an example of harassment in the workplace?
What is a hostile work environment?
What is a hostile work environment?
What is sexual harassment in the workplace?
What is sexual harassment in the workplace?
What is a tangible employment action?
What is a tangible employment action?
Where can harassment occur in the workplace?
Where can harassment occur in the workplace?
Who should an employee report harassment to?
Who should an employee report harassment to?
What should happen after an employee reports harassment?
What should happen after an employee reports harassment?
Why should employees report harassment?
Why should employees report harassment?
What is the goal of the complaint procedure for harassment?
What is the goal of the complaint procedure for harassment?
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Study Notes
Purpose and Scope
- The purpose of this standard operating procedure is to promote a professional environment free of workplace harassment.
- This procedure applies to all Sheriff's Office personnel.
Discussion
- The Sheriff's Office prohibits harassment in the workplace, including derogatory remarks, profanity, and sexual harassment.
- The prohibition of harassment includes regulations regarding courtesy, racial remarks, and sexual harassment.
- Employees are encouraged to report harassment to prevent it from becoming severe and pervasive.
Definitions
- Harassment: unwelcome verbal or physical conduct based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
- Examples of harassment include:
- Inappropriate or unnecessary touching
- "Off-color" jokes
- Unwanted or unsolicited advances
- Demeaning comments or actions
- Leaving sexually explicit materials in the workplace
- Hostile Work Environment: repeated, unwanted, and unwelcomed conduct that creates an abusive work environment.
- Sexual Harassment: unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or verbal/physical harassment of a sexual nature.
- Tangible Employment Action: a significant change in employment status, including discipline, demotion, or termination.
Complaint Procedure
- Employees who believe they are being subjected to harassment or sexual harassment should report the behavior to:
- A supervisor in their chain of command
- The Professional Standards Bureau
- The Chief Deputy
- The Professional Standards Bureau will investigate the complaint and notify the reporting employee's District/Division Commander.
Supervisor Responsibility
- Managers and supervisors are responsible for preventing and eliminating harassment in their areas.
- Supervisors must forward complaints to the Professional Standards Bureau and ensure no further incidents occur during the investigation.
- The complaint will be maintained as confidential as possible, and information will not be released except as provided in established rules.
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