Workplace Violence Troubleshooting
Threat assessment levels in the Active Shooter 360 3D Workplace Violence Toolkit are like a triage system. Low Risk is green, Medium Risk is yellow, High risk is orange, and Imminent Risk is red.
Threat assessment levels in the Active Shooter 360 3D Workplace Violence Toolkit are like a triage system. Low Risk is green, Medium Risk is yellow, High risk is orange, and Imminent Risk is red.
If your facility is a soft target, take action to reduce your vulnerability and enhance your capabilities. Begin by developing a first name relationship with local law enforcement, and stakeholders. Take advantage of the open source security information available from the Department of Homeland Security.
Workplace violence prevention requires leadership for sustaining a reporting culture, violence risk assessment, and ongoing training and awareness. The AS360 3D Workplace Violence Prevention Toolkit includes violence risk assessment and tiered response levels.
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In-house general counsel often works behind the scenes in many companies to prevent and prepare for workplace violence. We think […]
Our workshop students often ask about lockout versus lockdown. It’s important to know the difference. Lockoutmeans securing your building perimeter to prevent or impede entry. Lockdownmeans securing internal doors to protect interior offices, rooms, or areas from intrusion. Lockdown is required when an attacker is already inside your facility….