The second is an unequivocal refusal to tolerate violent acts. When a situation of potential or actual violence arises, any University employee may activate the workplace violence response mechanism by reporting it to any supervisor or Public Safety. A team approach has been developed and implemented to address concerns about an employee or incident which could be potentially threatening to the campus community. The team approach allows the supervisor or employee to meet with appropriate professionals at the same time and provides a broad perspective on how to handle a potential problem. There may be times when only one or two team members will be called to respond to a particular incident.
Confidentiality is adhered to except when danger to self or other becomes apparent.
Federal laws require mandated reporting to appropriate authorities when potential violence to an identified person or workplace is reported. When an incident is referred to the Threat Assessment Team by the Director, Public Safety, they will investigate the incident and determine measures to prevent reoccurrences. A report outlining the result of the investigation and recommendations for preventive action will be prepared and submitted to the University President. B. The Threat Assessment Team may also be asked to assess the risk of violence in the workplace and make recommendation to address the situation and prevent violence from occurring. Reviewing Previous Incidents 2.