4.12 Firearms & Weapons
4.12 Possession or Carrying of Firearms & Weapons
Related Minnesota State Board Policy: | 5.21 Possession or Carrying of Firearms |
Related Minnesota State Board Procedure: | None. |
Purpose: To fulfill Board policy and procedure with regard to carrying or possessing weapons, and firearms on campus property at Normandale Community College. The Board considers it essential that all persons feel safe and be free from violence, threats, and intimidation on College property or attending College functions and events. Accordingly, the Board hereby regulates the possession and carrying of weapons, and firearms by members of the College community and by others when on College property. |
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Part 1: Definitions | |
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Part 2: Unauthorized Possession or Carrying of Weapons & Firearms | |
Subpart A: Students & Employees |
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Subpart B: Visitors |
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Part 3: Authorized Possession or Carrying of Weapons & Firearms | |
Subpart A: Law Enforcement Personnel. Licensed peace officers or other law enforcement agents may possess or carry weapons on College property when acting in the course of their official duties or when authorized by law to carry weapons. |
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Subpart B: Visitors. Visitors who are not employees or students who possess a valid Minnesota or an out of state Minnesota recognized permit to carry may possess a handgun on College property pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 624.714. |
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Subpart C: Presidential Approval. The College President or delegate may in writing permit or revoke permission for the otherwise lawful possession or carrying of weapons on College property. This includes the possession or carrying of weapons for purposes of life safety by the Normandale Public Safety Department. |
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Part 4: Violations | |
Subpart A: Students. Violation of this policy by a student is a violation of, and will be adjudicated in accordance with, the Student Code of Conduct. |
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Subpart B: Employees. Violation of this policy by an employee constitutes misconduct subject to College discipline up to and including termination. |
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Subpart C: Visitors. Violation of this policy by a visitor shall result in a request to leave the College property, function, or event, as the case may be, and also may result in a trespass notice to remain off College property for up to 1 year. |
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Subpart D: Referral to Law Enforcement Agencies. The College may refer related suspected violations of law to appropriate law enforcement authorities and provide access to investigative and other data as permitted by law. |
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Policy History: Date of Adoption: Established prior to 2011 Date of Implementation: Date and Subject of Revisions: Next Review Date: 2015-16 |
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