Imperative Security Guard Services

Sexual Harassment & Assault Prevention Policy

(Applicable to California, Oregon, Washington, and Virginia)

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Policy Statement

Imperative Security Guard Services is committed to maintaining a workplace and client-site environment where all individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and professionalism. We maintain zero tolerance for sexual harassment, sexual assault, discrimination, or retaliation of any kind.

This policy applies to all employees, supervisors, managers, contractors, clients, vendors, and anyone interacting with our workforce while on duty or at a client location.

Our Commitment

• Sexual harassment, sexual assault, and inappropriate conduct are strictly prohibited.

• All complaints will be taken seriously, investigated promptly, and handled as confidentially as possible.

• Retaliation is strictly prohibited against anyone who reports misconduct or participates in an investigation in good faith.

Prohibited Conduct

Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, whether verbal, physical, visual, or written, such as:

• Unwelcome sexual comments, jokes, remarks, or gestures

• Requests or pressure for sexual favors or personal relationships

• Displaying sexually suggestive images, messages, or content

• Unwanted touching, physical contact, or invasion of personal space

• Sexual intimidation, threats, coercion, or assault

Harassment may occur between individuals of any gender and can involve supervisors, coworkers, clients, or third parties.

Reporting Procedure

Employees are encouraged to report any incident of harassment or assault immediately. Reports may be made through any of the following channels:

• A supervisor or manager

• Human Resources via email: info@imperativesecurityservices.com

• Company reporting line: 800-994-1696 (anonymous reporting available)

Employees are not required to report to someone who is involved in the misconduct.

Investigation and Corrective Action

All reports will be investigated promptly, thoroughly, and impartially. Imperative Security Guard Services will take appropriate corrective action when misconduct is confirmed, up to and including disciplinary action or termination of employment.

Training & Legal Compliance

Imperative Security Guard Services complies with all applicable sexual harassment prevention laws, including those of California, Oregon, Washington, and Virginia.

• All new employees receive sexual harassment prevention training within 90 days of hire, as required by law.

• Refresher training is provided at least every two years or more frequently where required.

• Supervisory and non-supervisory employees receive training appropriate to their roles.

No Retaliation

Retaliation against any employee for reporting harassment, participating in an investigation, or exercising legal rights is strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary action.

Our Goal

We are dedicated to fostering a professional, respectful, and safe work environment. Every employee has the right to work free from harassment, intimidation, or fear—whether on company premises or at any client site.