Connecticut Teachers' Retirement Board

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CT TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT BOARD

765 ASYLUM AVENUE HARTFORD, CT 06105-2822

Toll free 1-800-504-1102   (860) 241-8400   Fax (860) 241-9295

“An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer”

www.ct.gov/trb

VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE PREVENTION POLICY

The State of Connecticut has adopted a statewide zero tolerance policy for workplace violence.  The Teachers’ Retirement Board (TRB) fully supports this policy and recognizes the right of its employees to work in a safe and secure environment that is characterized by respect and professionalism. 

PROHIBITED CONDUCT

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 in this policy.
  • 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.

In addition, CTRB prohibits:

  • All conduct, either verbal or physical, that is abusive, threatening, intimidating or demeaning.

Definitions

  • “Weapon” means any firearm, including a BB gun, whether loaded or unloaded, any knife (excluding a small pen or pocket knife), including 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 or causing death or serious physical injury.

CONFISCATION OF WEAPONS AND DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS

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.

REPORTING PROCEDURE

  • Emergency Situations.  Any employee who believes that there is a serious threat to his/her safety or the safety of others that requires immediate attention should contact 911.  The employee must also contact his/her Immediate Supervisor or Helen Sullivan, Administrator at 860-241-8402.
  • Non-Emergency Situations.  Any employee who feels subjected to or witnesses violent, threatening, harassing, or intimidating behavior in the workplace should immediately report the incident or statement to his/her supervisor or manager, or the Administrator helen Sullivan at (860-241-8402).
  • Supervisors/Managers Responsibilities.   Any manager or supervisor, who receives a report of violent, threatening, harassing or intimidating behavior, shall immediately contact the Administrator so that she may evaluate, investigate and take appropriate action.

INVESTIGATION AND CORRECTIVE ACTION

  • CTRB will promptly investigate all reports or alleged incidents of violent, threatening, harassing or intimidating behavior.
  • All employees are expected to cooperate fully in all such investigations. 
  • The employee suspected of violating this policy may be placed immediately on administrative leave pending the results of the investigation.
  • If the claims of violent, threatening, harassing or intimidating conduct are substantiated, the employee will be dealt with through the appropriate disciplinary process, and may be subject to discipline up to and including dismissal from state service. 
  • Where the situation warrants, CTRB will request that the appropriate law enforcement agencies become involved in the investigation of the matter, and CTRB may seek prosecution of conduct that violates the law.

ENFORCEMENT OF THE POLICY

This policy will be prominently posted for all TRB employees.

Please note:  Typing in capital letters can be perceived as a threat.