Policy Text
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GENERAL ORDER
TITLE ACCREDITATION
Affirmative Action and Equal CALEA Chapter 31.2.3
Employment Opportunity
PRIOR REVISIONS
PROPONENT UNIT
07/18/17,
Personnel Division
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I. PURPOSE: This Order establishes the City of Gainesville’s Affirmative Action and Equal
Opportunity Plans.
II. POLICY: To construct a work force that is as closely representative as possible of the work-
eligible population of the City, the Gainesville Police Department shall be guided by the
Department’s Affirmative Action, and City of Gainesville Affirmative Action and Equal
Opportunity Plans. [CALEA 31.2.3]
III. PROCEDURE:
A. Affirmative Action Compliance:
1. Affirmative Action Plan: Shall be composed and maintained by members of the
Personnel Unit and consist of the following elements:
Employee Demographic Composition: A work force analysis will be
conducted to identify the racial, ethnic and gender demographics of the
Department’s staff.
The results of the analysis will be the basis for the formulation of the Affirmative
Action Plan.
2. Plan Compliance: In determining how to target the plan, the following will be identified
by the Personnel Unit Commander/designee:
i. Target goals
ii. A statement of measurable objectives.
iii. Strategies for achieving the above goals and objectives, including:
a. Specific actions to be taken; and
b. A timetable for implementation.
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i. The Affirmative Action Plan shall be reviewed semi-annually to evaluate
progress towards objectives.
ii. The Plan will be revised and reissued as needed.
B. Equal Employment Opportunity: The City of Gainesville has an Equal Employment Plan
which ensures equal employment conditions for minority persons and women.
1. It is the goal of the Chief of Police and the City of Gainesville that all individuals will
be given equal opportunity for employment, regardless of race, sex, creed, color, age,
religion, national origin, or physical impairment.
2. The Plan guarantees that all individuals are given equal opportunities for employment,
regardless of race, gender, creed, color, age, religion, national origin, or physical
impairment.
3. The Equal Opportunity Plan is located within the City’s Affirmative Action Plan.
4. Equal Opportunity complaints can be filed at the EEO office by phone (352)-334-5051,
email complaints@cityofgainesville.org, or in person at the EEO office which is located
at 222 East University Avenue (Old Library Building), 2nd Floor.
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By Order of
Signed Original on File in the
Accreditation Unit
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Lonnie Scott Sr.
Acting Chief of Police
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