If you are a witness or aware of an act or threat of violence, who should you immediately contact?

• A. Communications / supervisor
• B. Police
• C. Security
• D. HR

Answer: (A)

The action being tested is to follow the internal emergency reporting protocol by notifying the designated internal point of contact right away. In most agencies, that means contacting Communications or your supervisor. They serve as the central hub to quickly validate what happened, activate the organization’s emergency procedures, and coordinate with security and, if needed, outside authorities. This ensures the situation is handled in an organized way, with accurate information circulating to the people who can respond fastest and most appropriately. While contacting police is essential if there’s immediate danger, the first step is to alert the supervisor or Communications so the proper chain of command can be initiated. HR and Security can play important roles, but they’re not the immediate initial point of contact for a violent act or threat.