Possession, use, or threat of use of a deadly weapon is not permitted at work or in vehicles when used for official business.
Violators are subject to serious disciplinary action and possible criminal charges.
An employee must report any act or threat of workplace violence promptly to the supervisor, manager, or other official. In an emergency, an employee reports violence directly to law enforcement officials. Management acts immediately on each complaint of workplace violence. If a manager fails to take action, an employee calls the next line supervisor or a member of the FSIS Workplace Violence Prevention Assessment Team. Team members return pager calls as soon as possible.