A police officer's religious beliefs directly conflict with a mandatory requirement of the job.What can be done about this?

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The officer's religious beliefs can be accommodated to a reasonable extent but if it directly conflicts with a mandatory requirement of the job, they will have to choose between observing their religion and keeping the job. This is the most practical solution that maintains the integrity and functionality of the department while respecting the officer's religious beliefs. The department cannot waive essential job requirements or discipline the officer for objecting to them, and suing for religious discrimination may not be successful if the requirement is essential to the job.

A Police Officer's Religious Beliefs Directly Conflict with a Mandatory