Hillman
10-18-2003, 09:08 AM
I recently started a new job. I will be the supervisor for a staff of 4 on the midnight shift. The building does not have security guards or metal detectors, and although our office area is secured by card access, the doors to the building remain unlocked, and the parking lot is likewise unsecured. Of course, "firearms and other dangerous weapons" are prohibited in the building and parking lot. [Side note: without guards or detectors, concealed means concealed, if you know what I mean.]
I'm evaluating courses of action in the event our office area is compromised (disgruntled employee, street goblin, etc).
I will be phoning dial-a-prayer as soon as feasibly possible.
There is only 1 entrance to the office area. Escape out a back entrance is not an option; and the office is not on the ground floor so window escape is not an option either. Provided there is time to retreat, I think taking refuge in an office farthest from the threat and locking the door is better than scurrying about the office. Of course, this is dependant on the type of threat. (I see a gun, there will be no retreat.)
The staff is typically very young, first job. Not a lot of real-life experiences. Should I try to corral them into an office as well?
Your thoughts and opinions greatly appreciated.
I'm evaluating courses of action in the event our office area is compromised (disgruntled employee, street goblin, etc).
I will be phoning dial-a-prayer as soon as feasibly possible.
There is only 1 entrance to the office area. Escape out a back entrance is not an option; and the office is not on the ground floor so window escape is not an option either. Provided there is time to retreat, I think taking refuge in an office farthest from the threat and locking the door is better than scurrying about the office. Of course, this is dependant on the type of threat. (I see a gun, there will be no retreat.)
The staff is typically very young, first job. Not a lot of real-life experiences. Should I try to corral them into an office as well?
Your thoughts and opinions greatly appreciated.