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Disturbing Employee Writings - Threat Assessment

The Facts

A security guard finds a notebook left on a bench in the employee lounge area. He opens the book to find name of owner.  He is disturbed by some of the writings he sees and takes the journal to the HR Director.

She reviews it and is likewise troubled: “Sometimes I feel like killing people. I see myself doing sick things to them. I don’t even wish to write them down because people might think I’m sick.”  Crisis management firm contacted to assist with threat assessment, investigation, security and communications.

Our Response

The insured received the following services:

  • Crisis Management Consultation
  • Retention of Forensic Psychologist to assess whether employee posed a risk to the workplace

The Value

The value the insured received included: 

  • Assistance with investigation
  • Threat assessment of the subject
  • Security recommendations
  • HR recommendations
  • Counselling/EAP referral for employee