Civil Disturbances are not easily categorized. Depending on the organization responsible for the disturbance, it may range from a calm group of picketers to a violent, destructive mob. It is possible that one will escalate to the other.

Eliminating the threat of violence and destruction are the goals of the BMO. Problems associated with civil disturbances may usually be reduced if the potential activities are detected swiftly, and an action plan exists to resolve conflicts.

Tenant Duties

It is recommended that Tenants develop their own civil disturbance action plan and review it with the BMO.

Any information received regarding the potential for a disturbance must be communicated quickly to the BMO. Occasionally, political interest groups, disgruntled employees, or striking employees will let it be known that they intend to demonstrate, picket, etc. This information must be taken seriously and communicated to the BMO.

If a disturbance is detected, the BMO must be contacted immediately.

Instruct employees to avoid communicating with the demonstrators, antagonizing the demonstrators, or aggravating the situation in any way.

The necessity to evacuate the Building during a civil disturbance is not probable, but if evacuation is necessary, it will be conducted as a General Fire Evacuation.

Criminal Activity

In the event that there is a crime occurring in your suite or the building, take the following steps:

• Call 911 and report the emergency.
• Call Security with the following information:
• Nature of the emergency.
• Exact location and your name.
• Whether or not the authorities have been contacted.
• If not yet contacted, the BMO will contact 911