Workplace violence and threatening behavior

Case study you are counseling one of your employees about her frequent unscheduled absences when she told you the story of what she's been going through for the past year. She broke up with her boyfriend a year ago and has been stocking her ever since he told her several times a week but she hangs up immediately he shows up whenever she goes on the weekend and stares at her from a distance he often parks his car down the block from her home and just sits there twice he's watched her as she left the workplace he's made it known he has a gun. Which of these actions do you think appropriate deal with the situation?

Ask the commander to convene a critical incident team to assist in handling the situation Refer her to local law-enforcement. Refer her to local EAPC

What are the possible consequences for bringing an unauthorized weapon into a federal facility?

Fine and imprisonment Possible you MC for military members

Which of the following apply to violent behavior in the workplace?

Violence requires action. Violence can be prevented. Violence is recognizable.

The CEO gave me a page 7 I know he doesn't like me. I think he's trying to end my career but I won't let him I'll kill him first. What is your first responsibility in this situation?

Call Security or local law-enforcement.

Two of your employees have been involved in a romantic relationship. The female employee breaks off the relationship but the male employee won't leave her alone she finally has a restraining order served on him at work. After the police officer served the restraining order the male employee loses control enters the female employees cubicle and hits her several times and walks away. A coworker witnessed the attack and can be cooperated her account of the event the victim runs to your office for assistance. Which of these actions are appropriate response to this workplace violence situation?

Call local law enforcement. Call Security if available. Notify your chain of command.

After workplace violence training was conducted at the agency during which the intervention was emphasized an employee asked his supervisor for advice on dealing with his senior coworker he said the coworker was in the habit of shouting and making demeaning remarks at the employee in the office. The senior coworker was skilled in twisting words around and manipulating situations to his advantage for example when employees would ask him for advice on a topic in this area of expertise he would tell them to use their own common sense then they finished the assignment he would make demeaning remarks about them and speak loudly about how they had done their work wrong. How would you respond to the situation

Continue to monitor the situation. Council offender and inform him that rude and belligerent behavior will not be tolerated. Consult with your EAPC about strategies and consider using EAP for additional supervisory consultation as needed to defuse the situation.

If you the supervisor observe any visible warning signs of violent behavior which of the following actions would be required?

Council the employee. Observe the employee.

One of your employees tells you that the other employee has been intimidating him and his in your face behavior he says that the alleged perpetrator has stood over his desk in a menacing way as physically crowded him and makes medicine gestures. The alleged perpetrator is an average former somewhat of a loner but there have been no behavior problems. How would you respond to the situation?

Counsel the employee about other perceptions of his behavior and his inappropriate Ness in the workplace. Document and monitor the situation. .

Besides coworker coworker which of the following groups are most likely to be possible perpetrators of violent behavior

Customers Someone from a personal relationship.

Which of the following statements might be able to double sign of someone that may be a candidate for about violent behavior.?

Employee I don't care what my boss says if he knows what's good for him he'll leave me alone I could easily take him.

Which of the following does the coast guard include as a federal faculty select all that apply

Government owned or leased vessels and vehicles. Birthing areas on vessels. Privately owned vehicles parked on a government owned or leased parking lot. Building owned or leased by the federal government.

Which of the following behaviors are visible warning signs that may be exhibited by someone before committing a violent an act of violence

Irritable behavior. Evidence of drug abuse or alcoholism.

Which of the following is authorized in the workplace?

Knife with a 2 inch blade.

As a supervisor it is your responsibility to:

Maintain awareness. Recognize the signs of escalation. Prevent violent behavior through early response.

Which of these following statements most accurately summarizes the Coast Guard's policy towards violent or threatening behavior this type of behavior is

Not tolerated.

One of your female employees fearful and shaken tells you that a male employee cornered her in her office and told her you will pay with your life he was referring to his supervisor to ask about his work. The female employee said that after making that comment the male employee then just stared at her for a few moments with his hands clinch Ridley at his side before leaving the office and slamming the door behind him. How would you respond to the situation?

Report the incident to the EAPC for their assistance. Call the security or a local law-enforcement. Notify the command.

Which of the following actions represent threatening behavior

Sending an email to a coworker that says if you talk to the boss your dead. Telling a coworker that he should watch his back. Continue with blocking the door so that the coworker cannot pass through.

Which of the following statements might be a visible sign of someone who may be a candidate of violent behavior?

Unknown

Acting or attempting to sabotage destroyed by only damage or do you face real or personal property at the workplace is an example of which of the following

Workplace violence

The CO gave me a page 7 I know he doesn't like me I think he's trying to in my career but I won't let him I'll kill him first. Is this a threat

Yes