Interaction with transgenders Flashcards
How should transgender individuals’ calls for service be handled?
Consistent with Division policies and procedures.
Can an officer refuse to respond based on gender identity of the caller?
No, an officer shall not fail to respond based on gender identity.
What is the primary importance during searches?
Safety of officers and citizens.
How should appearance-related items removal requests be handled?
Consistent with non-transgender individuals, not causing humiliation.
In what manner should searches of transgender prisoners be conducted?
By officers of the same gender as the transgender prisoner’s gender expression whenever possible.
Should officers refuse to search a transgender arrestee based on their identification?
No, officers should not refuse based on transgender identification.
How should transgender prisoners be transported?
Transgender prisoner should be transported separately.
What information should be passed on to transporting officers concerning the arrestee?
All information obtained by the arresting officer, including gender identity.
How should transgender prisoners be placed in holding cells?
Separately from and without other prisoners.
How should medical treatment of transgender individuals be handled?
With the same urgency and respect as any other prisoner.
What is the purpose of G.O. 2013-03 according to the course notes?
To establish guidelines for interactions with transgender individuals.
Define gender expression based on the course notes.
External manifestation of one’s gender identity through dress, demeanor, and language.
Explain the policy of the Division of Police towards transgender individuals as per the notes.
To treat all individuals with dignity, respect, and professionalism.
What does gender identity refer to in the context of the course notes?
A person’s sense of being a man or a woman.
Describe the term ‘transgender’ according to the course notes.
Refers to a person born with one sex’s traits but identifies as another gender.
