The New York City Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides procedures for promptly and fairly handling complaints of discrimination by a manager, supervisor or another employee. Officers are urged to follow this procedure immediately whenever they have a complaint or are aware of a problem within the Department possibly involving discrimination.

Please read the following information prior to filing a complaint. A link to the EEO complaint form can be found below.

WHEN TO FILE A COMPLAINT
Federal, State and/or local laws prohibit employment discrimination based on:
     - Age
     - National origin
     - Alienage or citizenship status
     - Prior record of arrest or conviction
     - Color
     - Race
     - Creed
     - Religion
     - Disability
     - Sexual harassment
     - Gender
     - Sexual orientation
     - Marital status
     - Status as a victim of domestic violence
     - Military status

In addition to those who fall within one of the above protected groups, those who are "perceived" to be within one of the categories or who have a "known relationship or association" with someone who is, or is perceived to be, within one of the categories, are also protected. All forms of discrimination are prohibited both in actual workplace and in any location that can be reasonably regarded as an extension of the workplace, such as an off-site Department sanctioned social function.

Federal, State and/or local laws prohibit discrimination, which affects:
     - Hiring
     - Training
     - Assignments
     - Transfer
     - Working condition
     - Discipline
     - Salary and benefits
     - Termination
     - Evaluations
     - Any other terms and conditions of employment
     - Promotions

The law requires that reasonable accommodation be made for qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. The law also requires that reasonable accommodation be made for their religious observances.

WHERE TO FILE AN EEO COMPLAINT
If any employees or applicant feels that a manager, supervisor or another employee has discriminated against him or her, this individual should contact the EEO Officer, a supervisor, or an EEO Liaison. The Equal Employment Opportunity officer is Deputy Commissioner Neldra M. Zeigler, who may be contacted at (646) 610-5330; the office is located at One Police Plaza, Room 1204. A list of the Equal Employment Opportunity Liaisons and where they may be contacted is provided in the EEO Policy Book. The EEO Officer has the authority to recommend to the Police Commissioner that disciplinary action be taken against any employee who has committed an unlawful discriminatory act.

All complaints will be handled in confidence. No employee may retaliate against or harass any person for filing a complaint or cooperating in the investigation of a complaint. Such retaliation or harassment is unlawful and is cause for disciplinary action.

Click here to view the EEO Complaint form.

OTHER PLACES WHERE A COMPLAINT OF DISCRIMINATION MAY BE MADE

Any employee or applicant for employment who believes that he or she has experienced discrimination has a right to file a formal complaint with the federal, state, or local agencies listed below. A person does not give up this right when he or she files a complaint with the Department's EEO Office. The following federal, state, and local agencies enforce laws against discrimination:

US EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION
      33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor
      New York, N.Y. 10004-2112
      (212) 336-2620
      (212) 336-3625 (Fax)

NEW YORK CITY COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
      40 Rector Street New York, N.Y. 10016
      (212) 306-7500

NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
      163 West 125th Street, 4th Floor
      New York, N.Y. 10027
      (212) 961-8650
            -or-
      20 Exchange Place
      New York, NY 10005
      (212)480-2522
            -or-
      55 Hanson Place
      New York, NY 11217
      (212) 722-2856

Click here to view the EEO Complaint form.

For more information about EEO complaints, click on the following links:

The City of New York - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
New York City Commission on Human Rights
New York State Division of Human Rights