P-0100 Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment.pdf

KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Detentions Bureau Policies and Procedures TITLE: ZERO TOLERANCE OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT P-100 EFFECTIVE: REVIEWED: REVISED: UPDATED: April 04, 2014 07-11-24 08-15-15 07-11-24 APPROVED BY: Detentions Bureau Chief Deputy Cindy Cisneros REFERENCE: Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA) 42 U.S.C. 15601, et. seq., Kern County Administration Policy and Procedures Manual Exhibit “B”, DBPPM-300 Fraternization, PC289.6, DBPPM P100 - 800. POLICY The Kern County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) is committed to zero-tolerance of any form of sexual abuse and sexual harassment. The purpose of this policy is to set forth KCSO’s zero tolerance policy toward all forms of sexual abuse, sexual harassment and retaliation for reporting or cooperating with investigations. It will also outline KCSO’s commitment to preventing, detecting and responding to sexual abuse and harassment.