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investigators in the process of conducting investigations of, incidents of, and reports alleging impropriety
or misconduct on the part of any officer, employee, or agent including, but not limited to, the providing of
written or oral testimony under oath and submission to an examination by polygraph.

Supervisory personnel investigating impropriety or misconduct by employees, investigators employed by
Augusta, Georgia Commission, or investigative agents of other organizations and agencies specifically
approved and commissioned to undertake and internal investigation of any Augusta, Georgia operated or
funded activity, are authorized to employ polygraph examinations. Polygraph examinations may be
administered to as few or as many employees as deemed necessary by the investigating personnel.

Polygraph examinations may be administered only by persons employed as polygraph examiners by a law
enforcement agency or by persons licensed by the Georgia Board of Polygraph Examiners or licensed in
some other state to conduct such examinations. The questions asked in any polygraph examination must
relate narrowly and directly to the subject's participation in the alleged impropriety or misconduct under
investigation or to his or her knowledge of information pertaining to such impropriety or misconduct.

Refusal of an order to submit to a polygraph examination under the circumstances covered in this policy
shall be considered to be refusal to follow a direct order and shall constitute cause for initiation of adverse
action based upon insubordination.

Section 800.035 Workplace Violence

Augusta, Georgia is committed to providing a safe environment for working and conducting business.
Augusta, Georgia will not tolerate acts of violence committed by Augusta, Georgia employees or members
of the public on Augusta, Georgia property or between Augusta, Georgia employees whether or not on
Augusta, Georgia property. Any unlawful violent actions committed by employees or members of the public
while on Augusta, Georgia property or while using Augusta, Georgia facilities will be prosecuted as
appropriate. Augusta, Georgia intends to use reasonable legal, administrative, and disciplinary procedures
to secure the workplace from violence and to reasonably protect employees and members of the public.

Augusta, Georgia remains committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of violence or
intimidation. In keeping with this strong commitment, Augusta, Georgia will not tolerate any violence or
threats against employees by anyone, including any supervisors, coworkers, vendors, clients, customers, or
visitors.

THREATS OR ACTS OF VIOLENCE
"Threats or acts of violence" include (but are not limited to) behavior or actions that a reasonable person
would perceive as a threat against oneself, another person, or property. Actions or behavior that are
sufficiently severe, offensive, or intimidating and/or alters employment conditions will be subject to
discipline up to and including termination.

PROCEDURES FOR DEALING WITH THREATS OR ACTS OF VIOLENCE IN THE
WORKPLACE

When a threat or violent act occurs:

1. If the situation constitutes an emergency, CALL 911. If the situation constitutes an emergency and
occurs in the Municipal Building, call the Marshal's Department at 821-2368. After 911 or the
Marshal's Department has been contacted, contact an immediate supervisor and the Risk

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