In the Field Safety About Johnny Lee Director, Peace at Work & - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
In the Field Safety About Johnny Lee Director, Peace at Work & President, ePanicButton Workplace Violence Specialist State of North Carolina Training Coordinator, PREVENT UNC Injury Prevention Research Center Victim Services
Director, Peace at Work & President, ePanicButton Workplace Violence Specialist State of North Carolina Training Coordinator, PREVENT UNC – Injury Prevention Research Center Victim Services Coordinator Asheville Police Department
Preparation Getting there Being there Leaving Reporting
Be familiar with your destination Know the streets and ways in/out
Google streetview exploration
Crime Maps - Police Reports on location Build relationships with key figures
matriarchs/patriarchs, patrol officers, kids
Let people know where you are going establish your schedule let them know about changes use the buddy system Does anyone know where you are if you don’t show up?
Debbie M, Jessica, Nancy, a service coordinator) Say “TELL DOTTIE I will be LATE to the meeting.” The person that you called will call you back in 5 minutes to check on you. If needed, you can use this as an excuse to leave/opportunity to tell the family that you have to leave to pick up a sick child or any other reason.
Say “TELL DOTTIE I WON’T make it to the meeting.” The person that you called will call you back immediately which will give you a reason to leave.
Emergency Planning Dress appropriately
Can you run? Can they grab anything? ID lanyards
Vehicle Maintenance In good shape Know how to change a tire, jump a battery Bumper stickers - how you are perceived?
Smart Phones - free/cheap apps phone well-charged (possible theft target) Add supervisor and front desk on emergency contact list
Review Documentation What are the red-flags that you would want to note? Talk to veteran workers
Choosing Time to Visit Time of Day
Mornings also have fewer witnesses
Time of week/month
Benefits day, paydays - Fridays, first of the month
Nicer weather- Holidays
Establish your route
Put valuables in the trunk, full tank, etc plenty of time Google maps - Street view
Let them know that you are coming
Give them a chance to clean up/out Even on arrival
Lock the car doors Choose smart locations to stop
texting, checking map, etc
Have a plan if you are lost Carjacking safety- beware of interruption Safety plans different for rural areas
Arrival Check it out first scope out the area drive by check Call them
Parking Easy to leave
pointing out not in driveway don’t get blocked in not near hiding places - obvious, visible location
Walking Don’t look at your phone Only take what is necessary Dealing with people Don’t engage overlong but let them know you acknowledge them
Walking Avoid hidden spots where you can be assaulted or that can hide an assailant. Realize any “interaction” is a set up
asking for a cigarette, directions, help with something
Dogs Ask first before arriving note in records Check for signs Rattle the gate Interaction: be friendly but cautious Don’t put your face in theirs
For public buildings, consider asking to be met at entrance Listen for concerns/warnings before knocking Stay at entrance/front if you can
Initial and continual scan weapons, drugs, unknown individuals Possible Drug use or manufacturing
Meth Labs
Cautious with offers of food/drink
Avoid, if possible, leaving the front area Keep doors open Keep your items with you Have them walk in front of you Position yourself for safety Closest to the door Watching everyone
Family arguments
Domestic Violence Cultural issues: strict disciplining of children Challenges in confronting parenting styles
Flirtations
inappropriate behavior and interactions testing boundaries intentionally
Intoxication
substance abuse and mental health concerns
Any means but don’t hurt anyone!!!! 30 seconds
○A gesture ○A word
Take a breath Inspirational quote Get a drink of water What would ( ) do? Find what works for you
Where is your line?
Can they be concealing a weapon? Potential weapons in the room? What is the most dangerous room in a house?
Do not take too long - get going Careful turning your back Walk with keys in hand Call in - Take notes in a safe location
Body position is critical
Move towards exit; do not get blocked
Always listen to instincts if you feel like you should go not go or that you should leave, listen to that voice! Trust your Gut!
If you feel unsafe: Pretend that you got a call/text and need to go. Make an excuse to make a call and drop the Codeword. JUST LEAVE
Judging them
Documentation is key Let the next person be aware
Consider follow up investigation “If it is not documented, it did not happen”