Chapter 21. Public Safety
Section 21.10. Threatening and Violent Behavior in the Workplace

21.10.1. Responsibilities

Each employee should:

1. Report any acts or threats of violence to their immediate supervisor or the director of the Human Resources Department (HRD) at 7-1737 or the nearest member of management. Such reports will be promptly and thoroughly investigated.



2. Notify their supervisor of any restraining orders against individuals that include the workplace.

The immediate supervisor should:

1. Respond to issues related to workplace safety.



2. Contact the appropriate specialists, the director of HRD, or Public Safety at 7-2216 or the on-campus emergency number 1 2 3, in the event of a potential or actual incident.



3. Promptly inform their supervisor and the director of HRD at 7-1737, about any acts or threats of violence, even if the situation has been addressed.


NOTE: In the event the immediate supervisor is advised of a restraining order, contact the director of HRD.

The director of the Human Resources department will:

1. Consult and advise management regarding concerns about violent and potentially violent employees or others.



2. In the event of an act or threat of violence, investigate the incident and consult with management, legal counsel, and Public Safety to determine the appropriate action to be taken.



3. Gather and maintain University-wide information on workplace acts or threats of violence.

Counseling Services (for students) and Employee Assistant Program (EAP) (for employees), can:

1. Provide confidential counseling services to any student/employee desiring assistance with situations relating to anger or threats or violence in the workplace.



2. Provide educational, emotional support and consultation to groups and individuals who are victims, observers, or otherwise adversely affected by a violent incident or threat.



3. Provide consultation to management on evaluating the potential for violence by employees.

Public Safety director/officers will:

1. Investigate the incident and take appropriate law-enforcement actions.