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TN 12 (09-19)

DI 33015.010 Security — Personnel Protection

A. Disability Hearing Unit (DHU) responsibilities of personnel protection

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    The DHU personnel are to be aware of plans for employee protection (e.g., fire, bomb threats, and hostile acts) already established at the place of hearing.

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    The DHU staff are to be alert to possible serious disturbances that may occur before, during, and after a hearing.

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    The DHU staff must alert local management staff and the guard of any potential issues with hearing participants.

B. Procedure for out-of-office hearing

Take necessary precautions when conducting an out-of-office hearing;

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    Try to select remote sites with other people in the vicinity, and

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    Advise security personnel of pending hearings.

C. Reference

See DI 39567.045 Physical Security Guidelines for Disability Hearing Units (DHUs).

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DI 33015.010 - Security — Personnel Protection - 09/05/2019
Batch run: 09/05/2019
Rev:09/05/2019