To: Vice Presidents, Chancellors, Deans, Directors, and Heads of Schools, Divisions, Departments, and Offices

Re: Violence In The Workplace Policy

Executive Memorandum No. C-43 sets forth Purdue University's policy prohibiting violence in the workplace and is effective immediately. This policy supersedes any prior inconsistent oral or written policy of the University. Regulations related to violent acts or threats by students are outlined in the Student Conduct section of Purdue 's University Regulations.

1. General Policy Statement
   
   Purdue University is committed to providing students, faculty, staff and visitors a safe and healthful environment. Accordingly, the University prohibits acts of violence or threats of violence in the campus community or the workplace. This prohibition extends to persons conducting business with or visiting the University, even though such persons are not directly affiliated with the University.

2. Definitions
   1. An act of violence is conduct that intentionally or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person or damage to property.

   2. A threat of violence includes any behavior that could be interpreted by a reasonable person as an intent to cause physical harm to another person or damage to property.

   3. Employee means faculty, staff, or student employees.

   4. Workplace means all University facilities and other locations where an employee is engaged in University business.

3. Reporting Requirements
   1. Employee involvement is essential to preventing acts or threats of violence in the workplace. Each employee is therefore responsible for immediately reporting to his or her supervisor or department head, the Purdue University Police Department, the Employee Assistance Program or Personnel Services any such act or threat. The University will ensure that all reports of workplace violence are treated confidentially to the maximum extent possible.

   2. Anyone who experiences, observes, or otherwise knows of an imminent act or threat of violence should immediately call the Purdue University Police Department at 911.

4. Investigations

   The University will promptly and thoroughly investigate all threats or acts of violence in the workplace.

5. False Charges

   Bringing a knowingly false charge under this policy is prohibited.

6. Retaliation

   Retaliation against anyone for reporting a violation of this policy or for cooperating in an investigation under this policy is prohibited. Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, acts of reprisal, interference, restraint, penalty, discrimination, intimidation, or harassment against an individual or group.

7. Weapons The University will strictly enforce rules against possessing or storing firearms or other weapons in the workplace. Office of the Vice President and Treasurer Memorandum No. A-16 sets forth the University's policy on weapons in University facilities.

8. Sanctions

   Any employee who violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Further, the University will support criminal prosecution or other remedial action against any person who violates this policy.

9. Administrative Responsibility

   The personnel and police departments at each campus will share responsibility for administering this policy at their campus.