THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CENTRAL OFFICE WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM CAMPUS-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

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1 THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CENTRAL OFFICE WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM CAMPUS-SPECIFIC INFORMATION HIGH RISK LOCATIONS/RISK FACTORS This section was completed by Central Office, based on the results of the most recent physical site evaluation. It lists the risk factors identified during the physical site evaluation and recommends appropriate measures to address these risks. Description of Identified Risk Factors 1114 Avenue of the Americas 15 th Floor New York, NY CUNY Admissions / Welcome Center and CUNY Financial Aid: This area had one incident of concern in 2010 in which an individual gained access for the purpose of confronting an employee. The individual approached the employee in the lady s rest room. Both individuals in this case were females. Words were exchanged and the intruder left when told to do so by the employee. The argument was over a personal issue and was not related to CUNY business. In response to this incident panic buttons were installed in both the lady s and men s restrooms. If activated the alarm will be received and responded to by the CUNY Public Safety Officer stationed at the reception desk on the 15 th floor. Another panic button was installed in the Welcome Center on the first floor which communicates directly with the local Police Precinct. I was also told that people are no longer allowed to go beyond the reception area unescorted. I recommended that the panic buttons be tested on a monthly basis and a record/log of these tested be created and maintained. In addition to having a CUNY Peace Officer on site this building has tight security at the entry point. All visitors are screened and issued an I.D. pass after showing photo identification. The representative of DC37 Local 2054, Dishunta Meridith, pointed out that there was a missing ceiling tile above the far stall in the lady s room. The same condition appeared in the men s room as well. I discussed this with the area director, Richard Alverez, who told me that he is aware of it and it is due to an ongoing construction job. The contractor is also aware and will make repairs as soon as work is complete. 230 West 41 st Street New York, NY Invest in CUNY Campaign Office 17 th floor: The entry door to this area is a solid door with no window. Entry is gained by someone who does not have a key by knocking on the door and waiting until someone comes to open it. This area would benefit by a camera that monitors the outside of the door and the entrance hallway. A person within the complex would be designated to monitor the camera and buzz the 1 Workplace Violence Prevention: Campus-Specific Training Supplement The City University Of New York/OHRM

2 HIGH RISK LOCATIONS/RISK FACTORS This section was completed by Central Office, based on the results of the most recent physical site evaluation. It lists the risk factors identified during the physical site evaluation and recommends appropriate measures to address these risks. visitor in. The building itself has a very good private security force who maintains strict access control at both entry points. Note: I obtained a quote from A Plus Technology solutions, Inc. for equipment and installation that would remedy the above stated problem. I forwarded the information to the area supervisor, Ed Rhodes, for consideration. University Application Processing Center (UAPC) 2001 Oriental Blvd. Brooklyn, NY 11235: The UAPC is housed on the campus of Kingsborough Community College. All vehicles entering the campus are screened but the campus is considered an open campus for pedestrians. The UAPC occupies the majority of the T1 Building and a small section in building T2. They do not deal with members of the public in general and access to their facility is controlled. The issue that I had in this area is that there were numerous cameras within the facility that are not functioning. I stated, to the area supervisor (Rose Bellantonio) who participated in the walkthrough, that nonfunctioning cameras present a false sense of security and therefore create a liability. My suggestion to Ms. Bellantonio was to get those cameras in working order and have them monitored and/or recorded or to take them down altogether. I also noticed that a number of ceiling tiles appeared unsteady. While not exactly a workplace violence issue I still pointed this out to Ms. Bellantonio and she stated that she would contact the KCC maintenance department to remedy. CUNY Express/ CUNY Immigration 560 West 181 st Street New York, NY 10033: Access to this area is controlled by a two person desk at the entrance which is staffed by a CUNY Peace Officer and a civilian employee of CUNY Express. The facility is very orderly and well maintained. There is a CCTV camera that is monitored at the desk of the area supervisor, Ms. Charlotte Henson-Butler. My only suggestion for this area would be to expand the scope of the CCTV system that already exists as there is only one camera with a limited view of the facility. 2 Workplace Violence Prevention: Campus-Specific Training Supplement The City University Of New York/OHRM

3 HIGH RISK LOCATIONS/RISK FACTORS This section was completed by Central Office, based on the results of the most recent physical site evaluation. It lists the risk factors identified during the physical site evaluation and recommends appropriate measures to address these risks. How the identified risk factors have been/are being addressed This was all covered in the section above. KEY CONTACT INFORMATION AND SPECIFIC CAMPUS RESOURCES Campus Office of Public Safety Incidents of workplace violence and behavior that you believe may lead to potential workplace violence must be reported promptly to a supervisor and/or the Office of Public Safety. In order to maintain a safe working environment, incidents of workplace violence must be reported promptly to a supervisor and/or the Office of Public Safety. The phone number of the Central Office Public Safety Department is (212) Members of the College community are also encouraged to report other behavior that they believe may potentially lead to workplace violence. 3 Workplace Violence Prevention: Campus-Specific Training Supplement The City University Of New York/OHRM

4 KEY CONTACT INFORMATION AND SPECIFIC CAMPUS RESOURCES Workplace Violence Advisory Team (WVAT) List of members with contact information OR location where this information is posted on campus or on the College web site (i.e., URL). 57th Street - Michael Lederhandler (212) , Michael.Lederhandler@mail.cuny.edu 57th Street Robin Stephens (212) , Robin.Stephens@mail.cuny.edu 42nd Street Tyrone Cain (212) , Tyrone.Cain@mail.cuny.edu 41st Street Catherine Rodriguez (646) , Catherine.Rodriguez@mail.cuny.edu 31st Street Lorrie Christian (646) , Lorrie.Christian@mail.cuny.edu 80th Street Sonia Pearson (212) , Sonia.Pearson@mail.cuny.edu 80th Street Sujata Malhotra (212) , Sujata.Malhotra@mail.cuny.edu 80th Street Deborah Labadie-Centeno (212) , Deborah.Labadie@mail.cuny.edu Instructions on accessing your College s Workplace Violence Prevention Program Including contact information OR location where this information is made available by the College. 4 Workplace Violence Prevention: Campus-Specific Training Supplement The City University Of New York/OHRM

5 KEY CONTACT INFORMATION AND SPECIFIC CAMPUS RESOURCES Additional Campus Resources and Contacts List of additional campus contacts and resources available to assist with awareness and prevention efforts, training, or issues related to workplace violence. Domestic Violence Prevention Resources Including contact information for your campus Domestic Violence Liaison(s). Concerns about domestic violence entering or affecting the workplace may be reported to your DV Liaison, a supervisor or to Public Safety. 57th Street - Michael Lederhandler (212) , Michael.Lederhandler@mail.cuny.edu 57th Street Robin Stephens (212) , Robin.Stephens@mail.cuny.edu 42nd Street Tyrone Cain (212) , Tyrone.Cain@mail.cuny.edu 41st Street Catherine Rodriguez (646) , Catherine.Rodriguez@mail.cuny.edu 31st Street Lorrie Christian (646) , Lorrie.Christian@mail.cuny.edu 80th Street Sonia Pearson (212) , Sonia.Pearson@mail.cuny.edu 80th Street Sujata Malhotra (212) , Sujata.Malhotra@mail.cuny.edu 80th Street Deborah Labadie-Centeno (212) , Deborah.Labadie@mail.cuny.edu 5 Workplace Violence Prevention: Campus-Specific Training Supplement The City University Of New York/OHRM

6 QUESTIONS? If you have questions about the information provided in your campus workplace violence prevention training, please contact the following representative(s) at the College. Name Title/Department Phone Hours of Availability Michael Lederhandler Campus Security Director Central Office Security Operations /4/12 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 1/11/12 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 1/18/12 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Jessica Zuliani Human Resources Coordinator /4/12 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 1/11/12 2:00 PM 4:00 PM 1/18/12 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 6 Workplace Violence Prevention: Campus-Specific Training Supplement The City University Of New York/OHRM