21 April 2025

MEMORANDUM FOR The Wisconsin National Guard
SUBJECT: Prevention of Workplace Violence – TAG Policy Memorandum 12

1. The Department of Military Affairs (DMA) and Wisconsin National Guard (WING) are committed to the health and safety of each employee by providing a work environment that is free of harassment, threats, and acts of violence. Prevention of violence in the workplace is an issue of national importance. We should all be aware that every workplace, at some time, could be affected by disruptive behavior.
2. All employees play a key role in preventing workplace violence, and we should be aware that changes in policies, working conditions, and the increasing operational tempo may cause additional stress on individuals. Managers and supervisors should be aware of employees whose behavior, attitude, or performance has adversely changed that may require a referral to the WING federal or state employee assistance program.
   1. Federal employees may be referred to the WING Employee Assistance Program (WINGEAP), Resilience Program, and AllOne Health (access all three through https://fei.mylifeexpert.com/). Note, employee will need to log into the member portal by creating an account using work email.
   2. State employees may be referred to Acentra Health (access by calling 1-833-539-7285 or through https://www.sowi.mylifeexpert.com, password is SOWI). Note, employees will use the SOWI password until individuals create their own password.
3. Violence, threats, harassment, intimidation, and other disruptive behavior in our workplace will not be tolerated. Such behavior may be oral or written communication, gestures, or expressions that communicate a direct or indirect physical threat. All reports of such incidents shall be taken seriously and shall be dealt with appropriately. Individuals who exhibit such behavior may be removed from the premises and may be subject to corrective/disciplinary actions, criminal penalty, or both.
4. We need the cooperation of all employees to maintain a safe work environment. Do not ignore violent, threatening, harassing, intimidating, or other disruptive behavior.
   1. If you observe or experience such behavior by anyone on workplace premises, whether or not he/she is a DMA/WING employee, report it immediately to a supervisor or manager.
   2. Supervisors or managers who witness this type of behavior or receive such reports should seek advice from their next level in the chain of command and/or, as appropriate, the Federal Human Resources Office, the State Human Resources Office, DMA Legal, or the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) Office regarding incident investigation and initiating appropriate action.
      
      Please Note: Report high-risk assault threats requiring immediate attention to base security (for National Guard bases) or local law enforcement authorities (dial 911).
5. I support all efforts by supervisors and leaders in dealing with violent, threatening, harassing, intimidating, or other disruptive behavior in our workplace. Contact the following individuals for more information:

6. The point of contact for this policy is the Joint Wellness and Resilience Directorate, Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce. The Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce Specialist for Workplace Violence may be contacted at 1420 Wright Street Madison, WI 53704, office telephone: 608-242-3428 or email: ng.wi.wiarng.mbx.j9-ippw@army.mil.

Matthew J. Strub
Major General (WI)
The Adjutant General