Sheriff's Policy Manual PDF

SHERIFF’S POLICY MANUAL 2.18 EMPLOYEE STATEMENTS: To create a work environment promoting free expression and mutual idea exchanges, employees must be able to express their opinions and thoughts without fear of reprisal. A. BSO policy allows employees to stat...

SHERIFF’S POLICY MANUAL 2.18 EMPLOYEE STATEMENTS: To create a work environment promoting free expression and mutual idea exchanges, employees must be able to express their opinions and thoughts without fear of reprisal. A. BSO policy allows employees to state their opinion concerning BSO and its policies; however, they have the responsibility to be truthful and reasonable if making public comments. B. Employees will not engage in gossip, public criticism, or ridicule of agency employees, policies or procedures by talking, writing, or expressing in any manner, where such actions are: 1. Unlawful 2. Defamatory 3. Profane 4. With reckless disregard for the truth 5. An impairment to the operation or interferes with the efficiency of the Sheriff’s Office C. Employees will make every effort to resolve conflicts internally and notify their supervisor of their concerns. This way BSO can attempt to resolve employee concerns. 2.18 09/12/2013  SHERIFF’S POLICY MANUAL THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 2.18 09/12/2013