Executives That Anticipate Workplace Violence Can Prevent Incidents

SPRINGFIELD, N.J., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent stories in the news describe incidents of workplace violence as a weekly or even daily occurrence.  Sometimes these events are completely unexpected, seemingly random.  Yet in many cases management – especially Human Resources managers - can proactively minimize the risk.

Strike Force Protective Services, Inc. is a security company with experience helping companies to prevent such incidents. Richard Goldring, Executive Vice President states, "Executives that are concerned about the risks of workplace violence can prepare by obtaining vulnerability assessments, creating up-to-date safety programs and running emergency drills."

Working with numerous companies, Strike Force helps clients to identify areas of concern. When these high risk situations are identified, management can meet the challenge, with in-house or contracted security officers.  With a plan in place and security officers present there is a clear deterrent to unexpected and unwelcome violent outbursts.

In many cases there are warning signs, such as if an employee threatens others, or during the challenging time of scheduled layoffs. At such times, there is a heightened risk of a disgruntled employee acting against co-workers. This is the time when it is prudent to bring in an additional layer of preventive security in an effort to ensure that all individuals are physically safe, and to mitigate the risk of escalation.

Key Tactics that can help:

• Have a plan in place in advance and conduct training drills
• Anticipate issues and train employees to notice warning signs
• Take proactive steps to ensure the safety of employees as a management responsibility
• Setting up a deterrent is better than responding after the fact.

About Strike Force Protective Services, Inc.

Strike Force Protective Services, Inc. provides enhanced security services throughout NY, NJ, PA, CT, MD and FL; addressing specific or general threats of Workplace Violence, providing Human Resources executives and other executives with support when needed.  The company provides security services for major sports and concert events, uniform guards and other security services.

SOURCE Strike Force Protective Services, Inc.