(A) Based upon the application of the following indicators and behavior, any individual perceived to be a potential risk should be reported to the department head/supervisor who in turn will report to the personnel department.
(B) (1) A potentially violent intruder who could or might appear at the workplace.
(2) Employee behavior which may indicate a potential for violence:
Statements that support irrationality
Comments that suggest little regard or concern for the future
Description and knowledge of violence at work
Fascination with weapons and their capabilities to harm
Emotional outbursts
Continually blaming others for problems and failures
Delusional statements
Abusive or derisive talk about workers and others
Expressions of feelings of being persecuted
Statements that reflect exceptional anger and hostility
Increased frequency of aggressive acts or veiled conditional threats
Signs of impairment by drugs or alcohol
Withdrawal or signs of a hostile attitude
Deteriorating or strained relationships with co-workers
Uncooperative or defensive
Irritable or depressed
Stealing or destroying of city property
Demonstrated acts of low level acts of violence and aggression
(3) Known risk factors that can trigger violence:
Relationship friction or failure
(separation/divorce)
Not receiving a promotion or raise
Deteriorating financial condition
Being shunned or ostracized by co-workers
Forthcoming formal disciplinary action
(Res. 2524, passed 12-10-97)