What Protocols Should Be Followed When Documenting Race/ethnicity/sex in a Report

question 18

Multiple Choice

What protocols should be followed when documenting race/ethnicity/sex in a report?

• A) Race/ethnicity/sex should never be documented in such a manner as to cast a person in a damaging or derogatory manner.
• B) Race/ethnicity/sex should only be documented in a report when absolutely necessary to the elements of the crime.
• C) Race/ethnicity/sex should be recorded as dictated by department written policy.
• D) All of the preceding are proper protocols.

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