8.174 Respect For Individual Rights Of Persons Flashcards
What is prohibited according to the policy on respect for individual rights?
Engaging in biased-based policing activities
This includes discrimination against any person based on various traits.
List some traits against which discrimination is strictly forbidden.
- Race
- Ethnicity
- Color
- National origin
- Gender
- Age (except juvenile offenses)
- Religion
- Culture
- Disability
- Sexual orientation
- Economic status
- Other traits
When can a law enforcement action be based on a person’s traits?
When such traits are part of an identifying description of a specific suspect for a specific crime.
What do Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and federal constitutional law prohibit?
Reliance on race, ethnicity, or national origin by peace officers as a factor in initiating action unless it is part of a specific suspect’s description.
What is the department’s commitment regarding individual rights?
To observe, uphold, and enforce all laws relating to the individual rights of all persons.
What must department members respect and protect in their interactions?
Human rights of each person.
What manners are expected from department members when interacting with the public?
Act, speak, and conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Who investigates complaints of bias-based profiling?
The Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB).
What is conducted annually by the IAB regarding complaints of bias-based profiling?
A documented administrative review.
What will the IAB commander do with the results of the annual review?
Forward them to the Sheriff.
Who coordinates with the IAB commander regarding the review results?
The Training Unit lieutenant.
What will be included in the annual training if bias-based profiling has occurred?
Corrective measures.
How often will training on bias-based profiling be presented to personnel?
Annually.
