TFred
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So I was browsing around a major international security organization's website tonight (they are conducting their annual seminar and convention next week in Atlanta) and found their official publication, which included the subject article. To say I was surprised is an understatement. Could there be hope for a reasonable discussion on this topic? This organization has a lot of influence.
First couple of paragraphs below.
TFred
First couple of paragraphs below.
TFred
A Policy For Guns In The Workplace
A Policy For Guns In The Workplace
Kenneth J. Miller
09/25/2014 -
Most states now allow employees to carry concealed firearms or to store guns in cars on company property. Corporations have the right to deny all weapons on their property, but this may not be realistic in today’s environment. Instead, companies should focus on employees who want to carry concealed guns in the workplace and ensure that they are responsible and capable enough to bear the responsibility. All employees will have a better sense of security if they believe that management has done their due diligence by ensuring the people who carry guns are not a threat to the company.
Companies should implement a comprehensive policy that looks at the issue holistically and addresses not only guns, but violence in the workplace. The first step is to develop a multidisciplinary team to frame the issue and develop appropriate policies. [...]
A Policy For Guns In The Workplace
Kenneth J. Miller
09/25/2014 -
Most states now allow employees to carry concealed firearms or to store guns in cars on company property. Corporations have the right to deny all weapons on their property, but this may not be realistic in today’s environment. Instead, companies should focus on employees who want to carry concealed guns in the workplace and ensure that they are responsible and capable enough to bear the responsibility. All employees will have a better sense of security if they believe that management has done their due diligence by ensuring the people who carry guns are not a threat to the company.
Companies should implement a comprehensive policy that looks at the issue holistically and addresses not only guns, but violence in the workplace. The first step is to develop a multidisciplinary team to frame the issue and develop appropriate policies. [...]