Report Workplace Violence or a Threat

For an emergency or immediate threat, call 911.
Contact Public Safety at (650) 738-7000 when it is safe to do so.

Use the reporting form to report an act or threat of workplace violence, or a related concern.

Submit a Workplace Violence Report

Online reports may not be reviewed immediately. Do not use the form to request emergency assistance.

You may also report an incident or concern to a supervisor or the Workplace Violence Prevention Administrators at wvpreport@smccd.edu.

About the Program

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to a safe, respectful learning and working environment. The District's Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) outlines how workplace violence is reported, how hazards are identified and addressed, and how employees receive information and training.

View the District's Workplace Violence Prevention Plan  

What Is Workplace Violence?

Workplace violence includes acts of violence or threats of violence that occur in a place of employment, including:

  • The threat or use of physical force against an employee that results in, or has a high likelihood of resulting in, injury, psychological trauma, or stress, regardless of whether the employee sustains an injury.
  • An incident involving a threat or use of a firearm or other dangerous weapon, including the use of common objects as weapons, regardless of whether the employee sustains an injury.

Workplace violence does not include lawful acts of self-defense or defense of others.

Report a Workplace Hazard or Unsafe Condition

Employees can report workplace violence hazards or safety concerns using the worksite hazard form or by contacting Facilities, Public Safety, Human Resources, or a supervisor.

Report a Worksite Hazard or Unsafe Condition

The Workplace Violence Prevention Team reviews these reports and documents the outcomes. The team also conducts an annual review using the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design assessment process.

Workplace Violence Prevention Training

Watch the District's workplace violence prevention training for information about the program and reporting procedures.

Open the training video in Panopto

Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements

California employers subject to California Labor Code Section 6401.9 must establish, implement, and maintain a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan. Plan requirements include:

  • Communicating with employees about workplace violence matters
  • Responding to reports of workplace violence
  • Prohibiting retaliation for reporting violence or concerns
  • Providing effective training
  • Identifying and correcting workplace violence hazards
  • Conducting post-incident response and investigations

For additional information, visit Cal/OSHA's Workplace Violence Prevention Guidance and Resources.

Workplace Violence Incident Log

The Workplace Violence Prevention Team maintains a log of reported workplace violence incidents.

Additional Resources

Questions and Feedback

For questions or feedback about the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, email wvpreport@smccd.edu or complete the plan feedback survey.