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Natchez
Police Department |
| 233
D'Evereaux Drive, Natchez, Ms 39120 |
| Telephone: 601-445-5565 Fax:
601-442-3487 |
| Operations
Division |
| Crime
Prevention: Personal
Safety | | |
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Work place
violence is a serious threat, and it is on the rise.Work place violence
includes:
- arson
- assault
- murder
- hostage taking
- rape
- robbery
- stalking
- threats/intimidation
- vandalism
Anyone can commit
workplace violence. It may be a persoWork placetside or inside your
organization:
- an angry employee or
customer
- a bitter ex-employee
- the jealous partner of an
employee
Work together to
make your work place more secure
- Both you and your employer play important
roles. Your employer is taking steps to keep you safe at work. You can help by
cooperating with these efforts.
- Prevention is the key to stopping
workplace violence. When everyone has a "safety-first" attitude, the threat of
violence can be greatly reduced.
- A safe and secure work place is your right
and your responsibility. You can make a difference.
Start by following these security
guidelines:
- Learn your organization's
policies
- Always follow proper
procedures
- Take part in training
programs
- Know what to do in an
emergency
- Stay alert for signs of
trouble
- Trust your instinctwork
place
- alm and assess a situation before you
act
- Report all incidents
- Take all threats seriously! Be safe, not
sorry.
Watch for warning signs that a person may be losing
control:
- threats, insults, sexual
comments
- unreasonable demands, constant
complaining
- shouting and swearing
- threatening gestures
- carrying a weapon
- siwork placecohol or other drug
use
- nervous pacing
- extreme change in appearance and/or
mood
- Not everyone who shows these signs will
become violent. However, it's best to stay cautious and
alert
Guard Your Personnel Safety
- Stay Alert, Always be aware of your
surrondings. Be careful around people you don't know or who have a history of
violence.
- Don't make yourself an easy target; look
confident, carry a minimum amount of cash. Avoid wearing flashy jewelry in
public. If you carry a purse, hold it close to your body
- Vary your routine; vary the times you
leave from home and work. Notify your supervisor or security if your working
late
- Travel with someone, if you can. Keep
doors locked at all times
- Always take the safest -NOT the shortest-
route home
- Consider taking a self-defense
course
- Avoid trouble spots; parking in isolated
lots, riding elevators alone with a stranger, using poorly-lit stairways and
doorways
- If being followed turn to look at the
person-this shows you're alert surroundingsble. Change directions or cross the
street. Go to a safe place where there are people, if you are still being
followed call the police
Harrassing Phone Calls
- Hang up immediately
- Keep a record of all
calls
- Report calls to your supervisor or the
police
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