Management EEO

Question 1

BC visiting qtrs and realize that LT is walking on the edge of the roof, talking to himself, and acting so unusual that he appears to be a danger to himself and others. Who shall BC immediately call
A. BITS and BC Commander
B. NYPD ESU and CSU
C. EMS and DC
D. BHS and DC

Answer 1

D

Question 2

EEO incorrect
A: Face to face communication works 90% of the time to stop offensive behavior.
B: Face-to-face comm may be the best way to handle most issues, but there are times when a person may feel threatened or uncomfortable. In such a case, the harassed individual may communicate this immediately to Off and/or an FDNY EEO Officer/EEO Counselor
C: If it is the complainant’s Off who is engaging in the offensive conduct, the complainant should communicate directly with the EEO Officer/EEO Counselor and NOT with someone at the next level of supervision.
D: According to the FDNY’s policy, the recipient of the behavior determines whether it is unwelcome or offensive.

Answer 2

C If it is the complainant’s Officer who is engaging in the offensive conduct, the complainant should communicate with someone at the next level of supervision and/or EEO Officer/EEO Counselor.
TB EEO 1.5, 2

Question 3

Offensive material incorrect
A: Do not attempt to remove the offensive material but ask an Off or the EEO Officer remove
B: Evidence should be dated by the Off and forwarded to the EEO Officer; telephone notification to the EEO Officer is not required.
C: Upon receipt of offensive material, the EEO Off will send acknowledgment to the Off and/or complainant
D: It is essential to seek support to help alleviate the frustration and helplessness that often result from harassment/discrimination and/or sexual harassment/discrimination.

Answer 3

B The evidence should be dated by the Officer and forwarded to the EEO Officer, after telephone notification.
TB EEO 3.1

Question 4

An EEO complaint must be filed with the Fire Department EEO Officer within \_\_\_\_\_ from the date the alleged harassment/discrimination occurred.
A: 30 days
B: 90 days
C: 6 months
D: 1 year

Answer 4

D TB EEO 7.2 D Note

Question 5

T/F When it comes to sexual harassment, the intent of the person committing the act is the determining factor in assessing whether sexual harassment has occurred.

Answer 5

False The “Recipient” determines whether or not the behavior is unwelcome. The impact, not the intent, is the determining factor in assessing whether sexual harassment has occurred.