MDOC Employee Handbook - Michigan Corrections Organization

C. Profane or obscene language or gestures of asexual nature.For additional information, refer to PD 03.03.130“Humane Treatment and Living Conditions forPrisoners” and PD 03.03.140 “Prohibited SexualConduct Involving Prisoners.”Employees are required to report any incidents ofsexual harassment to a supervisor. Incidents must bereported whether witnessed by the employee orreported to the employee by an offender.53. WORKPLACE SAFETYThreats by employees such as bomb threats, deaththreats, threats of assault, acts of physical violence,etc., are expressly prohibited.Employees shall not carry or possess a firearm,explosive, weapon or facsimile of a weapon at afacility or while on duty except as authorized byDepartment policy.Employees shall not physically fight or assault anyperson on facility grounds. Employees may act toreasonably defend themselves against violence inaccordance with custody and security policies andprocedures.If an employee becomes aware of a threat of violenceor an act of violence, the employee shall immediatelyreport the threat or act to their immediate supervisor,or if unavailable, to the next available supervisor inhis/her chain of command. This verbal report shall befollowed up by the end of the shift with a writtenreport by the employee to the appropriate managementrepresentative.Failure to report a threat or act of physical violencewill be considered a violation of Work Rule #33“Reporting Requirements.”Violation of this rule shall result in discharge.41