What workplace violence perpetrators have in common, new Secret Service report finds
Summary
The U.S. Secret Service released its first report on workplace violence, analyzing attacks from 2016 to 2020. The report found that many attackers showed warning signs like history of domestic violence, criminal records, and troubling behavior before committing violence.Key Facts
- The report studied 50 workplace violence incidents from 2016 to 2020.
- Over 40% of mass attackers had a history of domestic violence; this rises to 53% among workplace attackers.
- About two-thirds of attackers had previous criminal charges.
- Many attackers made threatening statements, acted strangely, or harassed others before attacks.
- Nearly all attackers had some type of stress in their lives, such as health issues or work troubles.
- Attackers were usually connected to the workplace as current or former employees, partners, or customers.
- Retail stores were the most common locations for attacks, followed by restaurants.
- The National Threat Assessment Center, part of the Secret Service, conducted this research to help prevent targeted violence.
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