Carol Ann Roberson       Biography        The Human Resources Section provides guidance and support to members of the service assigned to the Training Bureau, both uniformed and civilian as well as School Safety recruits currently assigned to the Police Academy.  The practices and objectives of the Human Resources Section provide a culture that emphasizes high performance, personal empowerment, quality standards and goal attainment for all members of the Training Bureau.  Human Resources serves as a liaison to the Department’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity.  All contacts are confidential, except when issues of suicidal/homicidal ideation or misconduct are revealed.  Additionally, if referred by an instructor or supervisor who is concerned, the information to be shared with the referral source will be discussed before disclosure.  Referrals are made by Police Academy Instructors, Team Leaders, Squad Commanders or by self-referral.  Employees are referred to external sources to obtain services that cannot be provided by the Human Resources Section.  An open-door policy and positive environment encourages members to seek assistance whenever needed.         COURTESY PROFESSIONALISM RESPECT