Administrative Directive 4.80 - Violence In The Workplace Flashcards
The city will not tolerate what?
Hostile acts
Violent or threatening behavior.
Verbal or physical threats. (1)
Workplace violence includes inappropriate humor because
Intent may not always be known or understood by others. (1)
Who does this administrative directive apply to?
All employees including
civil service,
non-civil service,
uniformed personnel
(1)
Who does this policy not apply to?
External and internal applicants. (1)
Inappropriate humor is explicit or implicit references to violence directed at what?
Individual
Group of individuals
Property
(1)
Workplace work site examples (4)
City vehicles
Assigned work locations
Off-site training locations
Locations in which the employee is representing the city
(2)
When must the employee report violent or threatening behavior or possession of a weapon?
As soon as possible, but in no case later than the close of their business day on the day of such actual or perceived knowledge.
Who must an employee report violent or threatening behavior to? (4)
Supervisor
Employee relation staff
Human resources department
911 (2)
Who will conduct prompt and thorough investigation in response to an identified concern?
The human resources department. (2)
Employees personal belongings located on city property maybe searched with what if there is reasonable suspicion that the employee is in possession of an item prohibited?
What the employees consent. (2)
If an individual refuses to allow a search what is a possible outcome?
The employment of the individual may be terminated. (2)
What is required for the city to maximize the safety and security of its employees customers and citizens?
Full cooperation by all employees or persons having contact with employees. (2)
All perceived threats including remarks alleged to be what will be taken seriously?
Inappropriate humor. (3)
Where should a restraining order be reported to?
The employees HR department representative. (3)
When will the HR department distribute an employee acknowledgment form?
At the time of in-processing. (3)
The HR department will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations except for who?
Uniform police personnel. (3)
Allegations for uniform police personnel shall be investigated by whom?
Internal affairs. (3)
Who is responsible for ensuring employee compliance with this administrative directive?
Departments. (3)
Who do supervisors report to any suspected behavior or possession of a weapon?
Employee relation staff. (3)
Supervisors will observe and counsel employee whose behavioral patterns change or exhibit what?
Violent or threatening behavior. (3)
Carrying of a concealed weapon in any city work site with a concealed handgun carry is
Prohibited. (3)
Disciplinary action will include discipline when (6) {VIFEIV}
Violent workplace behavior
Inappropriate humor
Fails to promptly report violent workplace behavior or potential behavior
Engaging in violent or threatening behavior on duty or off-duty as result of a work-related issue
Illegally or in violation of city policy and possession of a weapon or concealed handgun in the workplace
Violates any provision of this administrative directive. (4)
