Workplace Violence Prevention

State Tech is committed to providing a safe, violence-free workplace for our employees. Due to this commitment, employees are discouraged from engaging in any physical confrontation with a violent or potentially violent individual or from behaving in a threatening or violent manner. Threats, threatening language, or any other acts of aggression or violence made toward or by any employee will not be tolerated. A threat may include any verbal or physical harassment or abuse; attempts to intimidate others; menacing gestures; stalking; or any other hostile, aggressive, and/or destructive actions taken for the purposes of intimidation. This policy covers any violent or potentially violent behavior that occurs in the workplace or at college-sponsored functions.

All State Tech employees bear the responsibility of keeping the work environment free from violence or potential violence. Any employee who witnesses or is the recipient of violent behavior should promptly inform their supervisor, manager, or HR department. All threats will be promptly investigated. No employee will be subject to retaliation, intimidation, or discipline as a result of reporting a threat in good faith under this guideline.

Any individual engaging in violence against the college, its employees, or its property will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. All acts will be investigated, and the appropriate action will be taken. Any such act or threatening behavior may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

State Tech prohibits the possession of weapons in its buildings. Additionally, while on duty, employees may not carry a weapon of any type. Weapons include, but are not limited to, handguns, rifles, automatic weapons, knives that can be used as weapons (excluding pocketknives, utility knives, and other instruments that are used to open packages or cut string and for other miscellaneous tasks), martial arts paraphernalia, stun guns, and tear gas. Any employee violating this policy is subject to discipline up to and including dismissal for the first offense.

The college reserves the right to inspect all belongings of employees on its premises, including packages, briefcases, purses and handbags, gym bags, and personal vehicles on college property. In addition, State Tech may inspect the contents of lockers, storage areas, file cabinets, desks, and workstations at any time and may remove all college property and other items that are in violation of college rules and policies.

LINE OF AUTHORITY

Responsible administrator or office: Office of the President

Contact person in that office: Chief of Staff

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 16, 2023

Approved by President: August 16, 2023