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Village of Gowanda Workplace Violence Policy Statement and Incident Reporting Policy Statement- The Village of Gowanda is committed to the safety and security of all its employees and is committed to working with its employees to maintain a work environment free from violence, threats of violence, harassment, verbal abuse, intimidation and other disruptive behaviors. Individuals who commit such acts shall be subject to disciplinary action, criminal penalties or both. Non-employees engage in such acts will be reported to the proper authorities. The goal of this policy is to promote the safety and well being ofall village employees. The Village of Gowanda needs employee cooperation to.implement this policy to effectively maintain a safe working environment. It is the intent of the Village of Gowanda to convey that: - All employees are responsible for maintain a safe work environment - This policy covers not only acts of physical violence, but harassment, intimidation and other disruptive behavior. ' . - This policy covers incidents involving village employees on village property and other areas while performing work duties. - The Village will respond immediately to all reported incidents. - The Village will act to stop all aggressive and inappropriate behavior, such as oral statements, gestures, and expressions that communicate a direct or indirect threat of physical harm. ; Training- Training for employees is a necessary component of workplace violence prevention. The Village of Gowanda with the assistance of Supervisors and employees will attend training session to include basic skill in handling crisis situations. Emphasis during training will require that threats or assaults receive immediate attention by reporting to the Police at 911. Compliance- This policy is designated to meet the requirements.of New York State Labor Law 27b. The Village of Gowanda conducted a workplace violence assessment using a questionnaire for public works employees and office staff to identify past/prior prohibited behavior and conduct, The assessment questionnaires are on file in the Village office with the Village Clerk. Ifa Village employee feels threatened while performing his/her Village duties, the employee should report the incident to the Village designated contact person or by calling 911 if immediate intervention is needed. Contact Person(s): .