Question Period Note: SECURITY PROCEDURES (aka Red-flagging)

• As per the Violence in the Work Place Policy, VAC has a zero tolerance for any aggressive and/or threatening behavior.

• Staff Security Notifications are used to alert employees with a need to know about individuals who may pose a potential threat to their safety.

• They are not used lightly or in an arbitrary manner and are applied only after many options have been exhausted including warnings and discussions with the individual.

• A Staff Security Notification does not change the approval process or impact any services or benefits to which the Veteran is entitled.

• When a Staff Security Notification is applied, the client is provided with a letter outlining the restrictions and the reason.

• A review is undertaken every two to three months to assess whether the Notifications are still justified under the objective of having a safe and secure work environment for employees.

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