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Workplace Violence (WPV) Prevention
gained the most notoriety by the use of the term "Going Postal". This originated, from 1983 and onward, due to several instances of U.S. Postal employees being killed, or injured, by former or current co-workers. Of course, workplace violence has been around as long as man has; the continuing evolution of media provides the up-to-date, mass coverage of such events.
Today, the media has reported all forms of workplace violence, in all types of business environements and public gathering areas. Workplace violence does not always mean a fatality, but has various modes and weapons.
The term "Active Shooter", is a person, or persons, who are actively involved in the attack of people in a work environment, either killing or injuring them.
Of recent, "Bullying" is another aspect now associated with workplace violence and not just in the schoolyard.
"Domestic violence" is another issue that spills over from the home to the workplace, with potentially fatal consequences.
There are regular training scenarios conducted by local law enforcement to help them in the repsonse to such violent acts, including the most extreme violence of an active shooter. The training is interactive with the community and private industry when made available. Businesses, community organizations and schools, continue to educate themselves in the prevention, or response to, a workplace violence-type incidents.
Below are resources that can benefit you, or your organization, regarding workplace violence. Additional information will be made available as they are located.
Workplace Violence Prevention Brochure (SRG)
Employees Are Critical in Thwarting Workplace Violence and Active Shooters
Workplace Violence Prevention Interview - Bed Times Magazine
Workplace Violence Claims the Lives of Two Workers Every Day
Cupertino, CA Employee Shooting at Quarry, 3 Killed and 6 Injured
Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Active Shooter Pocket Card
Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Active Shooter Pocket Booklet
2011 Active Shooters Recommendation-Analysis by NYPD
Below is a pocket reference card (print and fold) to keep with you in case of an emergency:
Another alternative, is from the back-side view of our business card. I has a brief explanation, provided by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, on how to respond to an "active shooter" in your vicinity.
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