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Customer Allegation of Racial Discrimination

The Facts

Verbal altercation at rental car counter between customer, who thought charges were excessive, and employee. Customer alleged racial abuse. Armed security responded. Customer claims officer reached for his gun. Another employee de-escalated the situation and the customer left. He returned a few days later claiming to have left an item behind.  He again engaged in a loud confrontation and used his phone to video the event, claiming racial discrimination and that he had purchased a gun. Security escorted him off the premises. After speaking with CrisisRisk, the facility manager reached out to the customer and agreed to meet him off site over a meal. The manager learned the customer was moving @ 1 hour away and was looking for a job. The manager was asked by the customer if he would mentor him and help him find a job, which he did.

Our Response

The insured received the following services:

  • Safety precautions for the off-site meeting
  • Directions to contact local police chief and share information, videos, reports, and run background check
  • Conducted open-source intelligence on customer
  • Offer of counseling to customer
  • Recommendation customer facing staff and security receive de-escalation training
  • Recommendations on how to prevent similar encounters in the future              

The Value

The value the insured received included:

  • Leadership support with DECISIONS.ACTIONS.WORDS that led to de-escalation of the situation in a safe manner, resulting in a long term resolution