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Audit of Policies and Practices Related to Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Within the Chicago Fire Department

April 14, 2021

Summary

The Office of Inspector General conducted an audit assessing the Chicago Fire Department’s policies and practices related to discrimination and sexual harassment.

Executive Summary

The objectives of the audit were to determine if CFD’s discrimination and sexual harassment prevention, reporting, and training policies and practices comply with relevant laws and regulations. The audit also sought to assess employees’ views on the Department’s workplace environment and culture related to discrimination and sexual harassment.

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