Policy Text
FLORIDA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
15-05
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVES
note: normal, courteous, mutually respectful,
PROCEDURE
pleasant, non-coercive interactions between
men and women that are acceptable to both An employee who believes they have been
parties is not considered to be sexual unlawfully discriminated against or sexually
harassment. harassed by a supervisor, other employee, or
non-employee should immediately report the
The Florida City Police Department will not incident to a supervisor via the chain of
tolerate sexual harassment of its employees command.
by anyone to include:
If the incident involves a person in the chain
• Supervisors of command, formal lines of communication
• Other employees can be bypassed, and the complaint should
• Non-employees/contractors be filed directly with the chief of police.
Sexual harassment is an insidious practice. COMPLIANCE
It demeans individuals being treated in such
a manner. It creates: All department personnel are responsible for
complying with department policies.
• Unacceptable stress for the entire
orginazation Supervisors are responsible for the
• Significant costs enforcement of department policies.
• Morale is adversely affected
• Work effectiveness declines Unjustified violations may result in
disciplinary action.
Personnel harassing others will be dealt with
swiftly and vigorously.
RESPONSIBILITY INDEXING:
It is the responsibility of each employee to HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT
help eliminate all forms of discrimination, SEXUAL HARASSMENT
prohibited sexual harassment and unwanted
conduct. Supervisors must prevent and ____________________________________
minimize unnecessary charges of
discrimination and sexual harassment. APPROVED:
When charges arise, supervisors must
provide proper documentation and pertinent
information while ensuring that there is no ____________________________DATE:
retaliation against individuals who have CHIEF OF POLICE
filed charges of discrimination.
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