Emergency Procedure Plan
(417) 328-1556

Violent or Threatening Situation

Workplace violence can happen at any time. In the event of violence or the threat of violence follow the following procedures.

Threat of Violence

• Any threat of violence needs to be reported to the department of safety and security. You may want to write down the information given for evidence.
• If the threat is of immediate danger call 911 and report the threat to the police first then to safety and security.
• Stay calm and do not provoke a response from the individual(s).

Violent situation

• Call 911 as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Notify Safety and security if possible.
• Remain calm and cooperative. Do not threaten or provoke the aggressor.
• Take shelter or leave the area quickly and quietly.
• Assist Police with information and follow their instructions.
• Write down as much information as possible about the incident. Do this as soon as possible.