The deadline to implement a workplace violence prevention plan was July 1, 2024. This requirement comes from Senate Bill 553, now part of Labor Code section 6401.9, which says covered California employers must have a plan and train their employees on that plan by this date.
In May, the California JPIA held a webinar explaining the key parts of the bill and how to conduct facility security assessments. The recording is available online for those members who were unable to attend.
The California JPIA offers several related training courses online, including ones on dealing with threats, active shooters, and de-escalation techniques. More information can be found in the Authority’s May newsletter.