• Noticeably unstable emotional response
• Explosive outbursts of anger or rage without provocation
• Suicidal behavior or comments about putting things In order
• Paranoid behavior ( Everybody is against me)
• Increasing talk of problems at home( E.g. domestic issues, financial problems)
• Talks of previous incidents of violence
• Empathy for people who have committed violence
• Comments about firearms, other weapons, or violent crimes

The list of behaviors is not complete. It is not intended to be used as a tool for identifying violent tendencies

For more information on identifying and responding to violence in the workplace, read the Quick Series guide: Workplace Violence Staying Safe at Work