Natchez Police Department 233 D'Evereaux Drive, Natchez, Ms 39120 Telephone: 601-445-5565  Fax: 601-442-3487 Operations Division Crime Prevention: Personal Safety We offer custom software development at low cost.

Workplace violence is a serious threat, and it is on the rise.Workplace violence includes:

• arson and bombings
• assault
• murder
• hostage taking
• rape
• robbery
• stalking
• threats/intimidation
• vandalism

Anyone can commit workplace violence. It may be a person from outside or inside your organization:

• an angry employee or customer
• a bitter ex-employee
• the jealous partner of an employee

Work together to make your workplace 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. Самое красивое вечернее платье по низкой стоимости, загляните.
• Prevention is the key to stopping workplace violence. When everyone has a "safety-first" attitude, the threat of violence can be greatly reduced. Cigarettes online
• A safe and secure workplace 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 instincts
• Stay calm 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
• signs of alcohol 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 to any trouble. 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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