The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is committed to providing a safe workplace for all employees. It is the policy of the Sheriff’s Department that all employees have the right to work in an environment that promotes safety, respect and dignity, free from acts of violence and threats of violence. To ensure a safe workplace, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has adopted a policy of zero tolerance for workplace violence or threats of violence. The Department prohibits both threats and acts of violence, including physical assault and intimidation. Any activity involving violence and/or the threat of violence is subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge.