; and (B) consider advice and recommendations from the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department in the development and implementation of policies, programs, initiatives, and activities impacting civil rights or civil liberties. (b) Responsibilities The Officer shall carry out the following responsibilities: (1) Oversee compliance with constitutional, statutory, regulatory, policy, and other requirements relating to the civil rights or civil liberties of individuals affected by the policies, programs, initiatives, or activities of the Department. (2) Review and assess information concerning abuses of civil rights or civil liberties, and profiling on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other characteristics, by employees or officials of the Department. (3) Integrate civil rights and civil liberties protections into all policies, programs, initiatives, and activities of the Department. (4) Conduct civil rights and civil liberties assessments, as appropriate, prior to the implementation of new Department regulations, policies, programs, initiatives, or activities. (5) Conduct periodic reviews and assessments of policies, programs, initiatives, and activities of the Department relating to civil rights and civil liberties, including reviews and assessments. (6) Provide to the Secretary, the heads of components, and other personnel within the Department policy advice, recommendations, and other technical assistance relating to civil rights and civil liberties. (7) Investigate complaints and information indicating possible abuses of civil rights or civil liberties by employees or officials of the Department, unless the Inspector General of the Department determines that any such complaint should be investigated by the Inspector General. (8) Initiate reviews and assessments of the administration of the policies, programs, initiatives, and activities of the Department relating to civil rights and civil liberties. (9)