If a supervisor suspects harassment, retaliation, or discrimination, whom must the supervisor immediately notify?

• A. Internal Affairs
• B. Human Resources Division Manager or designee
• C. The Sheriff
• D. The Chief of Patrol

Answer: (B)

The supervisor must immediately notify the HR Division Manager or their designee. This channel is designated to handle harassment, retaliation, or discrimination concerns, ensuring a prompt, confidential review and the proper initiation of the agency’s anti-harassment and equal employment opportunity processes. HR leads the investigation, coordinates with legal and risk management, and protects the rights of all parties, while maintaining documentation and compliance with relevant laws and policies. While Internal Affairs deals with investigations of employee misconduct, the policy for harassment/discrimination directs reporting to HR first. The Sheriff or Chief of Patrol are senior leaders and are not the appropriate initial recipients for this type of complaint.