How do i report being mistreated at work by higher authority?

Question

I work at a police district (police station) and i feel that i'm being mistreated by the Sgt. i'm afraid to make a complaint because my complaint would be against someone one of higher command but i feel that i'm being cheated out of my job and my duites i also feel that one of the reason thier is conflict is due to my race I am of a hispanic background and i think that if i was white i would be treated more fairly. What should i do?

i don't want to risk losing my job

Answer 1

Two words. Internal Affairs. That is there job, and they do it. Talk to them. Good luck.

Answer 2

i would talk to the sgt. first, if he/she is the sort of person you could sit down and talk to. i would explain in non-threatening terms how you felt when they said whatever they said, treated you how they did. they may have an explanation for their behavior that you haven't thought of yet.

if you don't feel safe speaking to the sgt. you should go to someone higher - you must have some variety of human resources office. be prepared to tell them exactly how you feel and exactly what the sgt. said, and it may be necessary to have to talk with the sgt. in the room - so be sure you know how you feel and why you think you feel that way! have specific instances.

i would also start a log of incidences. i have heard of people writing letters to themselves (mailing them and everything!) to have a post-marked proof of the way they were feeling at a specific time when things at work were hairy. it could be useful!

Answer 3

do a formal complaint, or just talk to the sgt. and ask him if he is mistreating u cuz of your hispanic background. i know the way you feel.im 12, half spanish (born in Cadiz, Spain) half american (my dad) and when i wass in spain people mistrated me because i can talk english and my dads american.u c, in spain the have this belief that all americans are rich like bill gates, so they just suposed that we were. but we werent. we were quite poor, acctually. i lived w/ my dad for a while, and since hes american they wouldnt give him jobs. (unemployment percentage in Cadiz/Andalucia/Spain is 16%!) hthey said 'my son doesnt have a job, my dad doesnt have a jobe and my nephew doesnt have a job, why shoud i give YOU a job?' or 'your the american, i should be asking you for a job!'
anyways, just talk to the sgt, and tell him/her that you wish you got along more (if you do) or just smile more and talk to him (small talk). if that doesnt work and he keeps mistreating ou, complain!

Answer 4

How are your evaluations? Are you trying to be objective regarding the criticism? Perhaps you are in conflict because you are too sensitive to their suggestions for improving your work. How can you be cheated out of a job and duties? This statement does not make sense.

Answer 5

There are many ways to deal with this situation, to much typing, but if you go and get a book . THE PENGUIN. GUIDE TO THE LAW. BY JOHN PRITCHARD. I will give you all your legal rights an much more, and also the way to go about it. Good luck.

Answer 6

u should tell ur sgt what do u feel and see what will he say ....if that does not work go to the higher boss.

Answer 7

you realy cant since people who have higher athority allways do that to lower people in the chain of camand

Answer 8

talk to HR you should never fear to report your boss. Talk to them ASAP. no one should be misstreated at work especially if it is race related. p.s. HR conversations are confidential

Answer 9

make an anonymous letter and there's has to be a higher person than her to whom you may complain!!!

Answer 10

well....... tell the higher boss man!!!! then if that dont work tell the sgt. how you feel!!!