An unfortunate reality in today’s business environment is the issue of violence in the workplace. Statistics show that workplace violence is on the rise and showing little or no signs of decline.
According to a survey conducted by the American Society of Industrial Security, more than half the companies in the United States have experienced some sort of workplace violence, with verbal threats being cited by 41% of respondents as the most common form.
The study also indicated that about 68% of respondents indicated they have a formal workplace violence policy.
According to the National Institute For The Prevention of Workplace Violence, “Two million workers are victims of violence each year—One in six violent crimes in the United States occurs at work—Violence is the leading cause of death in the workplace.” The numbers are staggering.
In 1998, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that companies must prevent- not simply react to - a hostile workplace (Faragher v. City of Boca Raton.) This had led to both a legal need and ethical responsibility to have a preparedness plan of action in place for any business.
While the first line of defense is to educate employees of the potential warning signs of violence, the need to increase a company’s physical security presence is equally important. Investigative Insight’s Threat Intervention Division can provide your company with the peace of mind you need and deserve. If your company needs to make an outwardly visual statement, Investigative Insight’s specialists can fit the bill.
Should your situation or office environment call for a lower profile security presence, we can provide you with plainclothes operatives that excel in sensitive corporate settings. These professionals can also be used to protect a single Principal such as managers and executives.
At Investigative Insight, we understand that security is a necessity that must be conducted with professionalism. Our security specialists receive the industry’s best training in all areas of security and protection. Unlike many security and protection agencies, our employees understand the importance of providing “protection without disruption.” This in turn allows you to focus on the business of conducting business.
For a complimentary threat analysis, please contact Investigative Insight today!
