Directive 4.15 Transgender Individuals

Question 1

According to Directive 4.15 Transgender Individuals, True or False, Whenever practical transgender arrestees will be maintained in single cell occupancy.

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

According to Directive 4.15 Transgender Individuals, True or False , In the event that a government-issued identification card is unavailable , the following criteria will be used in determining gender: if the arrestee states they have:

1. have male genitalia , they will be classified as male.
2. If do not have male genitalia they will be classified as female.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

According to Directive 4.15 Transgender Individuals, True or False, if officers are uncertain by which gender the individual wishes to be addressed , they will simply use the term MR,or MS

Answer 3

FALSE: If officers are uncertain by which gender the individual wishes to be addressed, they will respectfully ask the individual for clarification, for example “do you prefer to be addressed as she or he or simple ask what are your pronouns.

Question 4

According to Directive 4.15 Transgender Individuals, True or false , officers will address the public using pronouns, titles of respect , and preferred name as expressed by the individual.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

According to Directive 4.15 Transgender Individuals, True or false , when requested by a transgender individual. a Department member of the individuals gender identity or expression will be present, when practical , to observe the custodial search. When practical, this observing member will be a sworn supervisor.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

According to Directive 4.15 Transgender Individuals, True or False, When processing an arrest, officers WILL NOT ! require proof of an individuals gender or challenge an individuals gender identity/expression.

Answer 6

FALSE: When legally necessary either require proof an individual gender or challenge an individuals gender identity expression.

Question 7

According to Directive 4.15 Transgender Individuals, True or False, The term gender shall include a persons actual or perceived sex and shall also include a persons gender identity self-image, appearance. behavior, or expression , whether or not that gender identity, self image, appearance, behavior, or expression is different from that traditionally associated with the legal sex assigned to that person at birth.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

According to Directive 4.15 Transgender Individuals, True or False, Because of Gender identity issues, Transgender Individuals WILL NOT be subject to a search during the arrest process.

Answer 8

FALSE: Officer taking individuals into custody, accepting custody of detainees, or conducting searches will be responsible for conducting a thorough search in accordance with departmental procedures.

Question 9

According to Directive 4.15 Transgender Individuals, True or False , An arrestee’s gender will be classified as it is reported by the arrestee.

Answer 9

FALSE: An arrestee’s gender will be classified as it appears on the individuals government issued identification card.

Question 10

According to Directive 4.15 Transgender Individuals, True or False,, Because of Gender identity issues, Transgender individuals WILL NOT be subjected to a search during the arrest process..

Answer 10

FALSE