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306 H - Employee Relations
City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manuał
Engineering and Inspections Department as soon as possible.
B. Role of the Human Resources Department - Nothing herein prevents an employee from
reporting a threat or violent action to the Human Resources Director, Safety and Health
Manager, Employee Relations staff, or other member of the Human Resources Department
staff designated by the Human Resources Director. In fact, departments are encouraged to make
the Human Resources Department aware of such threats.
C. Confidentiality - When an employee reports a threat of violent action to his supervisor,
the report should be treated with discretion. However, confidentiality cannot be guaranteed if
protection of employees requires that the information be shared.
D. Non-Retaliation - The City will not retaliate against any employee for honestly and
responsibly reporting threats or violent acts by any employee.
5.5 Communication of Policy - Department directors are expected to review this policy with their
employees. It is essential that employees be able to access the Police Department if an emergency
arises.
6.0 PROCEDURES
6.1 If an employee feels that his or anyone else’s life is in imminent danger, the employee should
immediately call 9-1-1 and request police assistance (central phone system must dial 9 first).
6.2 Some employees may be at an increased risk of violence or crime because they work alone in
hazardous environments. Supervisors and managers must follow appendix document,
of this policy if their employees work alone and have exposure to
hazardous work environments or security threats:
6.3 If the incident is not one of imminent danger where police presence is required, the following
steps are to be followed in all situations involving threats, violence, or other violation of this policy
A. Every employee must report any threat or incident of violence immediately to a supervisor
or manager.
B. The supervisor or manager must take action to eliminate or neutralize the threat if possible,
and if not possible to refer it immediately to a higher level.
C. The affected department will investigate the allegation, document the results, take
appropriate disciplinary and follow-up actions and report the incident to the City Security
Manager.
7.0 DEPARTMENTAL CONTACTS
City Security Manager - Engineering & Inspections
Safety and Health Manager - Human Resources