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Security Incident Reporting (SIR) to be replaced by Veoci

IT and county stakeholders are developing a new incident reporting software tool. See Jon Worona's all employee email for more informaiton.

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PIC phone numbers

These numbers are to be used only for PIC related situations....

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PIC phone procedures

Procedures for using the PIC phones

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Police response

Exclusion length when police are needed.

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Power failure

PolicyDuring a power failure, staff should proceed as they would during computer downtime. In in case of...

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Reassigning staff during closures

Link to reassigning staff during closures document (pdf)

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Repeat and multiple offenses

Guidelines for addressing repeat and multiple offenses.

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Reporting stolen loaner laptops and other devices

Policy and procedure for reporting stolen devices

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Request for Information

Follow this procedure if you are asked for library records by a law enforcement officer.

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Robbery/Theft

PolicyLibrary staff will follow established procedures when observing a robbery or becoming aware of theft of library or personal property. The safety of customers and staff is always the...

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Safety committees

Overview of the library’s safety committee purpose and structure.

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SDS database and flash drive backup

Information about Safety Data Sheets and how to find them

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Security Camera Use in the Library

Policy and guidelines for the use of security cameras in Multnomah County Library locations. It covers Security Camera Locations, Access to Digital Images, Use and Disclosure, and Retention of Digital Images. Also details authorized staff and procedures for handling requests for video footage, including those for security incident report purposes.

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Security Incident Review Process

Details about the incident review process (updated January 2024)

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Service Animals

Guidelines for animals in the library and definition of a service animal.

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Sharps/needles and sharps containers

What to do when staff or patrons find sharps on Library property

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Snow shoveling and ice melt application

How to avoid injury if you choose to shovel snow at your location, as well as how to apply ice melt safely

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Specific threat vs. threatening or disruptive behavior

Understanding the differences between a specific threat and threatening or disruptive behavior.

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Suspected illegal material (child sexual abuse material)

Procedures for dealing with suspected illegal material (child sexual abuse material).

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