Administrative Directive 4.80 - Violence In The Workplace

Question 1

The city will not tolerate what?

Answer 1

Hostile acts
Violent or threatening behavior.
Verbal or physical threats. (1)

Question 2

Workplace violence includes inappropriate humor because

Answer 2

Intent may not always be known or understood by others. (1)

Question 3

Who does this administrative directive apply to?

Answer 3

All employees including
civil service,
non-civil service,
uniformed personnel
(1)

Question 4

Who does this policy not apply to?

Answer 4

External and internal applicants. (1)

Question 5

Inappropriate humor is explicit or implicit references to violence directed at what?

Answer 5

Individual
Group of individuals
Property
(1)

Question 6

Workplace work site examples (4)

Answer 6

City vehicles
Assigned work locations
Off-site training locations
Locations in which the employee is representing the city
(2)

Question 7

When must the employee report violent or threatening behavior or possession of a weapon?

Answer 7

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.

Question 8

Who must an employee report violent or threatening behavior to? (4)

Answer 8

Supervisor
Employee relation staff
Human resources department
911 (2)

Question 9

Who will conduct prompt and thorough investigation in response to an identified concern?

Answer 9

The human resources department. (2)

Question 10

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?

Answer 10

What the employees consent. (2)

Question 11

If an individual refuses to allow a search what is a possible outcome?

Answer 11

The employment of the individual may be terminated. (2)

Question 12

What is required for the city to maximize the safety and security of its employees customers and citizens?

Answer 12

Full cooperation by all employees or persons having contact with employees. (2)

Question 13

All perceived threats including remarks alleged to be what will be taken seriously?

Answer 13

Inappropriate humor. (3)

Question 14

Where should a restraining order be reported to?

Answer 14

The employees HR department representative. (3)

Question 15

When will the HR department distribute an employee acknowledgment form?

Answer 15

At the time of in-processing. (3)

Question 16

The HR department will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations except for who?

Answer 16

Uniform police personnel. (3)

Question 17

Allegations for uniform police personnel shall be investigated by whom?

Answer 17

Internal affairs. (3)

Question 18

Who is responsible for ensuring employee compliance with this administrative directive?

Answer 18

Departments. (3)

Question 19

Who do supervisors report to any suspected behavior or possession of a weapon?

Answer 19

Employee relation staff. (3)

Question 20

Supervisors will observe and counsel employee whose behavioral patterns change or exhibit what?

Answer 20

Violent or threatening behavior. (3)

Question 21

Carrying of a concealed weapon in any city work site with a concealed handgun carry is

Answer 21

Prohibited. (3)

Question 22

Disciplinary action will include discipline when (6) {VIFEIV}

Answer 22

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)