Faculty Handbook
Violence in the Workplace Prevention Policy
Issued By Governor John G. Rowland
August 1999
The State of Connecticut adopts a statewide zero tolerance policy for workplace violence.
Therefore, except as may be required as a condition of employment—
- No employee shall bring into any state worksite any weapon or dangerous instrument as defined herein.
- No employee shall use, attempt to use, or threaten to use any such weapon or dangerous instrument in a state worksite.
- No employee shall cause or threaten to cause death or physical injury to any individual in a state worksite.
Weapon means any firearm, including a BB gun, whether loaded or unloaded, any knife (excluding a small pen or pocket knife), include a switchblade or other knife having an automatic spring release device, a stiletto, any police baton or nightstick or any martial arts weapon or electronic defense weapon.
Dangerous instrument means any instrument, article, or substance that, under the circumstances, is capable of causing death or serious physical injury.
Any weapon or dangerous instrument at the worksite will be confiscated and there is no reasonable expectation of privacy with respect to such items in the workplace.
Violation of the above reasonable work rules shall subject the employee to disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
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Any employee who fears for their personal safety or for the safety of others should:
- Contact the University Police Department at 203-837-9300 or dial “911” from a campus telephone.
- Contact your supervisor or the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Charles P. Spiridon, 203-837-8662 for emergency and non-emergency situations.
