Chapter 1 – General Administration

12040.8 Threat Assessment

• When an incarcerated person, supervised person, or their family member or associate threatens a CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation staff member, or if any staff member becomes aware of a threat to a CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation staff member that arises out of or has a nexus to the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation employment, that staff member shall immediately notify their supervisor. The supervisor shall be responsible for relaying the information to the department head of the affected area and AODAdministrative Officer of the Day. The supervisor shall be responsible for completing the necessary paperwork and immediately initiate a fact finding inquiry. This inquiry, depending on the circumstances, may include an interview of the suspect (if applicable) and any witness (staff, incarcerated people, or supervised people) who may have been in the area at the time of the threat or who may have knowledge of the threat. If the suspect can be charged with criminal or administrative misconduct, the respective Hiring Authority or their designee shall ensure all safeguards are taken to ensure proper rights are given to the suspect prior to an interrogation. The supervisor shall also discuss the circumstances of the threat with the employee who was threatened and as soon as practical obtain a written report to contain all pertinent information from the employee regarding the threats as well as any background relevant to the investigation.

• The purpose of the written report is to determine if the employee has knowledge a threat may exist and if they believe the threat is viable. The report will also be utilized to determine the nature of any interactions with the suspect in question. To determine the validity of the threat, this process shall be completed expeditiously, preferably the same day the threat was discovered. Delays in this process shall be communicated to the Hiring Authority or division head.