Pentagon announces new policy to combat bullying, harassment

The Pentagon on Thursday announced a sweeping new policy meant to crackdown on everything from hazing to offensive humor to sexual harassment, nearly a year after a nude-photo scandal caused an uproar in the military community. Pentagon chief spokeswoman Dana White said the comprehensive policy is geared toward making it easier to put a permanent mark on service records of military members who harass or bully people on the job or online. “It’s a framework for military services to address unacceptable behaviors such as offensive jokes, stereotyping, violence and discrimination,” White told reporters at the Pentagon.