Employment Diversity Section

Question 1

EDS policy
LVMPD is committed to _______, _______ and _______ a culture of equity and diversity.

Answer 1

Fostering, cultivating and preserving.

Question 2

Discrimination

Answer 2

Is an act, practice or pattern of behavior based on individuals or groups of a protected class which has a negative effect on an individual or identifiable group compared to the impact on members of other groups.

Question 3

Elements of harassment

Answer 3

1. Unwelcome
2. Conduct directly at a member of a protected class which
3. Offensive to the recipient and to a “ reasonable person “ and
4. Conduct that is severe or pervasive.

Question 4

Complaints submitted to EDS

Answer 4

Within 300 days of the last incident

Complaints submitted after the 300 days will be evaluated on a case by case basis. Except USERRA complaints which has not statue of limitations

Question 5

Prohibited conduct prevention.

All supervisors have the responsibility to prevent acts of harassment, discrimination and or retaliation and WILL

Answer 5

1. Continually monitor the work environment for signs of harassment, discrimination and or retaliation may be occurring.
2. Refrain from participating in, or encouragement of, actions that could be perceived as harassment, discrimination and or retaliation.
3. Counsel all members on the types of behavior prohibited and the procedures for reporting and resolving complaints of harassment, discrimination and or retaliation.
4. Stop any observed acts that may be considered harassment, discrimination and or retaliation and take appropriate steps to intervene, whether or not the involved members are within their line of supervision.
5. With the recommendation of EDS, take action to limit the work contact between two members where there has been a complaint of harassment, discrimination and or retaliation pending an investigation.
6. Report all complaints of harassment, discrimination and or retaliation to EDS, whether witnessed or reported, formally or informally. Ensure the information is kept confidential and only discuss with others if advised to do so by EDS and or OGC.