Section II. Violent or Potentially Violent Behavior

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If Firearms or Other Weapons Are Involved:

a. If possible, evacuate all personnel from the area and prevent any further entry into

the area.

b. Call, or have someone else call, the local emergency number (usually 911). Also

notify the building guards, Security Office, and/or the Federal Protective Service.

Do not ignore reports, or your own observation, that a person has used, is

threatening to use, or has in his/her possession, a gun or any other weapon. Do not

try to disarm or confront the person.

c. Make as many observations as you can on the person's behavior and appearance

and if there is any indication that he/she might be under the influence of alcohol or

drugs. Write down all observations when safely possible, and date the notes. If

other people are present, have them record their observations as well. Give copies

of all notes to CGIS, Security, and/or the local law enforcement officials, as

appropriate. These notes may provide valuable information, and they will be

useful when proposing or taking corrective or precautionary measures.

d. Local law enforcement officials will remove the person from the area and

confiscate all evidence. The person's building pass and keys must be confiscated to

ensure that the person can not enter the building again without agency permission.

e. If the person is an employee, contact HR and EAP for assistance in determining an

appropriate course of action. If you determine that the employee should be

restricted from the worksite for a period of time, HR can provide assistance with

the procedural requirements for taking this action.

If There Has Been a Physical Attack:

a. Call the building guards, Security, the Federal Protective Service and/or your local

law enforcement officials, as appropriate.

b. If you can safely do so, keep the involved parties calm and separated until help

arrives. In some cases they should be removed from the worksite or the building.

Your HR specialist and Security can answer questions about barring an employee

from the worksite for an extended period of time, if necessary.

c. You should make as many observations as you can on the person's actions and

appearance of the involved parties, and any indication that they may be under the

influence of alcohol or drugs. Write down your observations and document your