SSP Workplace Violence Prevention 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The 'Run, Hide, Fight' protocol is intended to guide employees during which specific situation?
- A bomb threat evacuation
- An active shooter or active attack event (Correct answer)
- A hostage negotiation scenario
- A natural disaster requiring shelter-in-place
Correct answer: An active shooter or active attack event
Run, Hide, Fight (also called Avoid, Deny, Defend) is the standard guidance for surviving an active shooter or active attack event.
Question 2: When conducting a threat assessment, which factor is considered the MOST significant predictor of future violence?
- Past history of violent behavior (Correct answer)
- Current financial difficulties
- Lack of higher education
- Recent changes in job title
Correct answer: Past history of violent behavior
The single strongest predictor of future violent behavior is a documented history of past violence.
Question 3: Which of the following is an example of an administrative control for workplace violence prevention?
- Installing bullet-resistant barriers
- Implementing a buddy system for high-risk tasks (Correct answer)
- Adding security cameras to parking lots
- Hiring uniformed security officers
Correct answer: Implementing a buddy system for high-risk tasks
Administrative controls involve changes to work practices or procedures, such as a buddy system, rather than physical or engineering changes.
Question 4: A civil restraining order obtained by an employee against a domestic abuser is MOST relevant to which type of workplace violence?
- Type I — Criminal Intent
- Type II — Customer/Client
- Type III — Worker-on-Worker
- Type IV — Personal Relationship (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Type IV — Personal Relationship
Type IV violence involves someone who has a personal relationship with the employee, such as a domestic partner, bringing that conflict into the workplace.
Question 5: Which interview technique is recommended when speaking with a potentially threatening subject to reduce defensiveness?
- Direct confrontation to obtain an immediate confession
- Motivational interviewing and active listening (Correct answer)
- Polygraph testing before the interview
- Recording the interview without the subject's knowledge
Correct answer: Motivational interviewing and active listening
Motivational interviewing uses open-ended questions and reflective listening to build rapport and gather information without escalating the subject.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of a Workplace Violence Incident Report?
- To assign blame and determine disciplinary action
- To document incidents for trend analysis and program improvement (Correct answer)
- To satisfy insurance claim requirements only
- To replace the need for law enforcement involvement
Correct answer: To document incidents for trend analysis and program improvement
Incident reports create a documented record that allows organizations to identify patterns, improve policies, and measure program effectiveness.
Question 7: During an active threat response, the 'Hide' option should involve all of the following EXCEPT:
- Locking or barricading the door
- Turning off lights and silencing phones
- Sending a group text to warn others in the building
- Opening doors to allow fleeing coworkers to enter (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Opening doors to allow fleeing coworkers to enter
Opening doors during a hide response can compromise the secured space; individuals sheltering should keep doors locked and barricaded.
SSP Workplace Violence Prevention 3
The 'Run, Hide, Fight' protocol is intended to guide employees during which specific situation?