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Managing the Aftermath of an Incident
Police and other emergency response personnel will be available to manage all emergencies. Police will deal with criminal activity. However, it remains the responsibility of UCSC employees, supervisors and managers to work together to try to normalize the workplace following an incident.
The aftermath of a violent situation can be traumatic, characterized by confusion and disorientation. The wave of uncertainty, panic and disbelief will pass and in its place will be the task of normalizing the workplace. Depending on the severity of the incident and the recommendations of the Behavior Risk Assessment Team, the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services will normally coordinate post incident normalization. Under most circumstances, this will include the involvement of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Managers will be expected to take the lead in initiating and participating in debriefings following a violent act, normally within 72 hours of an incident.
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