About this Document

This document was prepared by the Defense Personnel Security Research Center (PERSEREC) for the Private Sector Liaison Committee of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Funds for reproduction and distribution of the document have been provided by the Bureau of Justice Assistance under grant number 95-DD-BX-0166. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this document do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Defense or the U.S. Department of Justice.

PERSEREC staff responsible for project research and document preparation include:

Howard W. Timm

Callie J. Chandler

This publication is made available with the understanding that the distributing organization is not engaged in rendering legal services. If legal advice is required, the services of an attorney should be sought.

This document has not been copyrighted. Complete or partial reproduction is encouraged as long as it:

1) is not done for profit,

2) does not alter the tone or substance of the recommendations, and

3) advances the goal of reducing the hazards of workplace violence in a manner compatible with the needs of employees, employers, and law enforcement.