613 Workplace Violence Policy

Wake County is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment for its employees that is free from violence.  Consequently Wake County has adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward workplace violence.

For purposes of this policy, workplace violence includes, but is not limited to, intimidation, threats, physical attack, domestic violence or property damage and includes acts of violence committed by County employees, clients, customers, relatives, acquaintances or strangers against anyone on County property or in the course of conducting County business.  Possession of firearms or other weapons (as defined by G.S. Sec. 14-269) on County premises or in a County vehicle or in the course of carrying out County duties without specific authority granted by the County is also prohibited.

All employees are responsible for helping to maintain a violence-free workplace by cooperating with and respecting coworkers and others in the course of conducting County business.  Any employee who witnesses or experiences an act or threat of violence should report this act or threat to a senior department manager and to the County Human Resources Director.  In accordance with this policy, all reported threats of violence will be investigated and, depending upon the outcome of the investigation, appropriate disciplinary action may be taken, up to and including dismissal.

Original 6/24/05