Section 13519.7 Of Article 2. Field Services And Standards For Recruitment And Training From California Penal Code >> Title 4. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.
13519.7
. (a) On or before August 1, 1994, the commission shall
develop complaint guidelines to be followed by city police
departments, county sheriffs' departments, districts, and state
university departments, for peace officers who are victims of sexual
harassment in the workplace. In developing the complaint guidelines,
the commission shall consult with appropriate groups and individuals
having an expertise in the area of sexual harassment.
(b) The course of basic training for law enforcement officers
shall, no later than January 1, 1995, include instruction on sexual
harassment in the workplace. The training shall include, but not be
limited to, the following:
(1) The definition of sexual harassment.
(2) A description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples.
(3) The illegality of sexual harassment.
(4) The complaint process, legal remedies, and protection from
retaliation available to victims of sexual harassment.
In developing this training, the commission shall consult with
appropriate groups and individuals having an interest and expertise
in the area of sexual harassment.
(c) All peace officers who have received their basic training
before January 1, 1995, shall receive supplementary training on
sexual harassment in the workplace by January 1, 1997.