A. Prohibition: The City will not tolerate violent, abusive or threatening behavior on the part of its employees in the work environment.
B. Reporting: Employees should report instances of violent, abusive or threatening behavior to their supervisors immediately. Any employee involved in situations where there is fear of physical violence or where someone has made verbal threats of physical violence should immediately notify the appropriate supervisor or Department/Division Director. If there is a threat of immediate danger, the employee should notify building security or the Police Department.
C. Treatment; Disciplinary Action: City employees who engage in violent, abusive or threatening behavior may be referred to the Employee Assistance Program for counseling, training or other appropriate treatment. Such employees may also be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. (2019 Compilation)