[Michlib-l] Procedure for active assault

[Christine Nofsinger]

We decided against wasp spray after doing a bit of research.  You are
possibly liable if you use a spray against a person rather than for it's
intended use.  This was confirmed by our lawyer.

http://articles.extension.org/pages/70030/6-reasons-why-wasp-spray-is-not-a-substitute-for-pepper-spray

Chris

On Tue, Sep 20, 2016 at 12:43 PM, Corey Seeman <cseeman at umich.edu> wrote:

> Hi everyone.
>
> We have had training on the University of Michigan by the campus police.
> It was great training about what to do and what not to do.  I think every
> library or organization should have their own setup based on local needs.
>
> This might be a good opportunity to reach out to the local police to see
> what they suggest.  While the board members will make suggestions that have
> good intent, connecting with the police might be the best way forward.
>
> Here's hoping no one needs to use the training you might get!
>
> Best - Corey
>
> Corey Seeman
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> On Tue, Sep 20, 2016 at 12:36 PM, Jaema Berman <jberman at tln.lib.mi.us>
> wrote:
>
>> We don't have a plan but our next staff meeting is Monday and I would be
>> very interested in hearing what plans people do have in place. Thanks,
>> Jaema Berman
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Megan Buck" <meg at dcl-lib.org>
>> To: "Michlib-l" <michlib-l at mcls.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 12:27:07 PM
>> Subject: [Michlib-l] Procedure for active assault
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Does anyone have a procedure for an active assault that you would be
>> willing to share? I am particularly interested in libraries that do not
>> have a security person in the building and/or those that are a distance
>> from the nearest law enforcement agency.
>>
>>
>>
>> We had a Board member suggest that perhaps the library desk should stock
>> pepper spray for emergencies (such as a person who enters the building and
>> starts attacking patrons). It was suggested I find out what other libraries
>> are doing to train their staff and protect patrons in the event of an
>> active assault of any kind.
>>
>>
>>
>> We do have a Policy for patron behavior, but it assumes that staff will
>> be able to approach the patron and ask them to leave and/or issue a verbal
>> warning that they will be calling the police. In the question above, we are
>> assuming that reasoning with the person is not an option and response time
>> may be long.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>> Megan
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