The cost of workplace violence is high. The Internet as well as the mainstream and social media highlight just a few horrific incidents that represent only a small example of a rapidly growing problem. For example, spotlighting how a worker opened fire on another employee at a busy Walmart. The truth is; workplace violence can strike anywhere at any time. Unfortunately, many workplace violence cases also go unreported. The communities where these acts of workplace violence happen are as different as the locations and perpetrators who commit them.
Every day, countless employees are intimidated, harassed, threatened as well as verbally and physically attacked. In many cases, these violence incidents in the workplace can result in serious injuries, expensive litigation and even death. As the worry and stresses of tough economic times increase, the potential for violence in the workplace also escalates. Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL urges you to not allow your company and your employees to be the victim of an attack by disgruntled employees, spouses or other people close to your business.
Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL: Your Partner in Worklace Violence Prevention
Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL provides clients in Miami, the United States of America and worldwide with investigators and security professionals experienced and equipped to proactively prevent and/or reduce the risk of workplace violence in your place of business. We offer extensive background checks as well as employee screening and also comprehensive consulting, surveillance and security services. We will work with you to prevent workplace violence and respond quickly in coming to the aid and protection of your employees and facilities should violence in your workplace erupt. Workplace violence is a serious health and safety issue for employees that you simply cannot ignore.
Investigating Workplace Violence: Where Do You Start
If you have just received the unsettling news that one of your employees has been physically attacked by another employee and suffered serious injuries, you need to take action right away. You will want to initiate an investigation that is prompt, thorough, well documented, well organized, objective and confidential. Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL has prepared the following guide to assist you:
Decide who Should Conduct the Investigation
This is a critical decision that requires much consideration and should be made well in advance of any actual workplace violence incidents. The investigator should be objective, experienced as well as be a credible witness in case the violent incident concludes in legal action. In addition, an investigator should have a talent for getting people to open up and telling exactly what they witnessed. Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL is all this and more!
Identify Potential Witnesses
This aspect of the investigation can be a bit tricky, as both parties may request that numerous witnesses be interviewed to strengthen their positions. It’s a good idea to list all potential witnesses in order of priority; beginning with supervisors and eyewitnesses and give this list to the investigator.
Review Company Policies as well as Gather and Review Documents
Be sure to always follow any procedures and safeguard any rights that are established in company policies. In addition collect and review other relevant documents such as background checks, previous complaints, incident reports, company policies, police reports, witness statements, personnel files, time cards and even expense reports. In short, have all relevant documents available for review. Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FLs can assist greatly in this area as we have access to information that the general public does not.
Suspension of Employees Pending an Investigation
It is perfectly acceptable to suspend employee(s) pending an investigation; especially in cases where the employer suspects an ongoing threat to health and safety.
At Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FLs, reducing harassment and victimization by acts of workplace violence are managed by: recognizing the risk factors, action and awareness through company policy as well as acute response initiatives and focused training. Our trained security professionals can help your company with both assessing and identifying employee risk to reduce the likelihood of violent incidents occurring. A well written and implemented Workplace Violence Prevention Program; combined with sound administrative protocols will also reduce the incidence of violence in the workplace.
Professional Consultation, Private Investigation and Security Services
We invite you to consult with Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL if you are facing cutbacks, layoffs, change in compensation programs or other adjustments that may negatively affect employee morale. Most employers do not have the necessary knowledge, expertise or qualified professional staff to recognize and reduce the potential for a violent workplace incident. Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Miami, FL conducts all assessments, investigations and violence reduction efforts in a fair, confidential and objective manner that is designed to be effective and mindful of the legal considerations of both the employer and employees.
