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A tragic event in East Texas highlights the devastating reach of domestic violence. A coworker lost their life trying to intervene when a shooter, recently paroled after a murder conviction, targeted his wife at her workplace. This incident demands that leaders re-evaluate workplace safety, including parking lot security, supervisor training, and HR protocols for protecting employees without isolating them. It also underscores the need for coworkers to understand safe intervention. Domestic violence doesn't always stay home; it can follow victims to work, testing safety plans in the most unexpected places.

An IT department's quick thinking averted a crisis. When a federal contractor searched for threats on his work computer, they didn't delete his history. Instead, they reported it, leading to an arrest before harm could occur. This highlights a vital lesson: ensure your IT team knows how to report concerning behavior and has leadership support to act.