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Whitman County adopts updated Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

Whitman County Board of Commissioners · August 3, 2026

Summary

The Whitman County Board approved an updated Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Program during its Aug. 3 meeting. Commissioners carried the motion after staff presentation; the policy will be implemented countywide per direction given at the meeting.

The Whitman County Board of Commissioners voted Aug. 3 to adopt an updated Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Program proposed by county staff.

Commissioner Chad Whetzel moved to approve the updated policy and Commissioner Tom Handy seconded; the motion carried. County staff presented the changes during Board Business and there were no recorded amendments to the plan at the meeting.

Jessica Jensema, Chief Finance Administrator, and other staff were present for the adoption and will work with county departments to implement the program and follow reporting and training steps indicated in the policy materials. The Board did not record any dissent during the vote and set no additional implementation delay.

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