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Supervisors who have been approached by employees with claims of retaliation will take the complaint seriously and promptly report the allegations to the city administrator, or if the complaint is against the city administrator to human resources, who will decide how to proceed in addressing the complaint. Consistent with the terms of applicable statutes and city personnel policies, the city may discipline any individual who retaliates against any person who reports alleged violations of this policy. The city may also discipline any individual who retaliates against any participant in an investigation, Proceeding, or hearing relating to the report of alleged violations. Questions About Policy Any questions about this policy or a related matter should be referred to the city administrator or Human Resources. Workplace Violence and Possession of Dangerous Weapons The cEity of Elk Rivefseeks to provide a safe and secure workplace environment for employees, volunteers, vendors, and citizens. Violence, or the threat of violence, has no place on city premises. The city is committed to preventing the potential for violence in and around the workplace and to fostering a work environment of respect and positive conflict resolution. Many employees may be exposed to violence by the nature of their jobs. Violence or the threat of violence by or against any employee or other person while on city premises is strictly prohibited and may subject the individual to serious disciplinary action and/or criminal charges. Possession, use, or threatened use of an object that could be considered a dangerous weapon, including all firearms, is prohibited on city premises, including city vehicles and personal vehicles used for city business. -This includes employees with valid permits to carry firearms. The following exceptions to the dangerous weapons prohibition are as follows: Employees legally in possession of a firearm for which the employee holds a valid permit, if required, and said firearm is concealed from view within a locked personal vehicle while that person is working on city property. A person who is showing or transferring the weapon or firearm to a police officer as part of an investigation. Police officers and employees who are in possession of a weapon or firearm in the scope of their official duties. The city strives to provide a workplace environment in which all its officials and employees treat each other, their customers, clients, and all others with courtesy, dignity, and respect. 56