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Management Manager at 821-2486.

2. If the situation does not constitute an emergency, contact your immediate supervisor, the appropriate
Department Director, and the Risk Management Manager.

All reports of threats or violence will be evaluated immediately and appropriate action will be taken in order
to protect the employee from further violence. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken when it is
determined that an Augusta, Georgia employee has committed an act of violence. Where Augusta, Georgia
employees exhibit such behavior, Augusta, Georgia reserves the right, under the direction of the Director
of Human Resources or the Risk Management Manager, to determine fitness for duty. [Employees may be
suspended with or without pay pending this fitness for duty evaluation.] Where issues of employee safety
are of concern, Department Directors and supervisors should evaluate the workplace and make appropriate
recommendations regarding a reasonable response. Additionally, supervisors are encouraged to consult with
the Risk Management Manager and/or Employee Assistance Program about appropriate resolution of
instances of workplace violence. Each employee of Augusta, Georgia and every person on Augusta,
Georgia's property are encouraged to report threats or acts of physical violence of which he/she is aware.

Workplace violence shall constitute a violation of Augusta, Georgia policies and procedures handbook.
Violation by an employee of any provision of this policy may lead to disciplinary action (up to and including
termination).

Section 800.036 Cellular Phones

A. Devices covered by this policy include cell phones, Blackberries, mobile phones, text pagers, two-
way radios, and other wireless devices, whether owned by Augusta, Georgia or an employee
(collectively referred to as “Devices”).

B. During working hours, employees may not inappropriately use any Device for any inappropriate
purpose, including, but not limited to:
1. Engaging in personal conversations;
2. Playing games;
3. Checking personal e-mail; and
4. Sending or receiving personal text messages.

C. Employees may use personal Devices during breaks, lunch periods, or while otherwise on an “off
duty” status only. Personal cell phone or text usage will only be allowed during working hours for
bona fide personal and/or family medical emergencies. Personal cell phones may be used for urgent
“work related” events where the use of a landline telephone is not possible or practical.

D. The use of any camera or Device by an employee while on duty that may capture visual images
without prior approval and specific written authorization of their immediate supervisor is prohibited.

E. No employee is allowed to wear a personal “hands free cell head-phone”, including, but not limited
to, Bluetooth devices, while on duty unless otherwise granted prior written approval from their
immediate supervisor.

F. The use of departmental issued Devices is authorized for official business and may be worn, as
appropriate, on your person.

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