Workplace Harrassement SOG 103.12 (SGT/2015)

Question 1

SH occurs when…?

Answer 1

• is a term of their condition of employment
• submission or rejection of behavior is used for employment decisions
• unreasonably interferes with work performance

Question 2

Avoid relationships with…?

Answer 2

employees shall avoid inappropriate (sexual intimacy or dating) on and off-duty relationships with cadets, interns, and volunteers less than 21 AND police academy trainees, FTO’s

Question 3

Employees who encounter harassment should…?

Answer 3

Tell the harasser their actions are unwelcome and offensive. And to STOP!!
Employee can: tell supervisor, tell HR, tell another supervisor, or tell Chief

Question 4

The supervisor’s responsibilities:

Answer 4

• tell the offending party to stop immediately in minor complaints
• document the complaint in the offender’s Performance Documentation file and next eval
• in severe cases: order offender to cease immediately, document the events send copy directly to Chief
• supervisors shall educate employees about harassment, monitor their employees for signs, isolate employees from further harassment (care should be taken to insure this is NOT perceived as punishment)