Weapons Policy

Weapons & Violence Free Policy

Weapons & Violence Free Workplace Policy

Overview

ABX Air, Inc., believes that employees should not have to tolerate violence threats of violence, harassment, threats, verbal abuse, physical aggression, or any other form of violence. We are committed to providing a safe work environment free of intimidation, threats, or violent acts. It’s our belief that immediately reporting and investigating threatening behavior is important to maintaining a safe workplace.

Core Requirements

	Any acts or threats of violence by or against any ABX employee and any other persons or property are prohibited on ABX-owned or -operated property or facilities while conducting company business or while attending or participating in sponsored events.
	This prohibition also includes any aggressive or intimidating behavior, as well as extreme verbal abuse that a reasonable person would consider as threatening.
	Regardless of any right-to-carry permit held, ABX prohibits the possession, transfer, sale, or use of weapons of any type on ABX-owned or -operated property or facilities, including weapons in vehicles. On duty law enforcement officers, federal flight deck officers, and other federal officers whose duties require the wearing of a firearm are exempt from this prohibition.
	Shipping or carrying weaponry through the ABX system is not permitted.
	Violations of this policy will result in discipline, up to and including termination of employment.

Employee Responsibility

	Immediately tell your supervisor about concerns for safety, including acts or threats of violence or other violations of this policy.
	Do not make jokes about committing or threatening violence.
	Immediately report to management any criminal conviction you have received for a violent crime.
	Be aware of and report to management unauthorized individuals in your work environment.
	Cooperate with investigations and searches.
	You are encouraged to utilize ABX’s Employee Assistance Program to receive confidential, personal support for issues that may affect your health, family life, or job performance.

Leadership Responsibility

	Act immediately when any concern for safety has been expressed, including possession of a weapon or threat or act of violence. Appropriate action may be in the form of investigation, intervention, or calming a stressful situation.
	Ensure employee reports of violations or potential violations of this policy are held in confidence and that retaliation of any kind is not permitted.
	Report violations of this policy immediately to Loss Prevention and Employee Relations, as well as to Security if immediate intervention is necessary.
	Be aware of and address any unauthorized individuals in your work environment.

Definitions

Weapon - any instrument that is specifically designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting serious bodily injury or death, including but not limited to: clubs, firearms, handguns, knives (3" blade or larger), explosives (e.g., fireworks), crossbows, bows and arrows, throwing stars, and brass knuckles.