Medical Center Weapons Policy and Procedures (10/14/94)

Policy
This policy governs the possession and use of firearms, ammunition and other dangerous weapons. It is applicable to all staff, faculty, students, patients and visitors.

For the purposes of this policy, a deadly weapon is defined as an object which is capable of causing death or serious physical injury.

No firearms, ammunition, or dangerous weapons are allowed in buildings, University vehicles or facilities of the Medical Center.

The only exceptions to this policy will be for University Police officers, or civil law enforcement officers who are required to carry firearms or weapons when in discharge of their official duties, and private police or security personnel when hired by, or under contract with the University. Law enforcement officers who are attending school as students must keep their weapons concealed unless they are wearing a uniform.

Procedures
Medical Center Security will comply with and shall enforce all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations relative to this policy.

If an employee suspects that an individual, other than a law enforcement officer, is carrying or storing a deadly weapon on Medical Center property, the employee will immediately:

Call Medical Center Security 3-6156. The employee will give his/her name and location to the Security Office. Medical Center Security will notify University Police.

If an employee discovers an individual, other than a law enforcement officer, is carrying or storing a deadly weapon on Medical Center property, the employee will immediately:

Call 911 to notify University Police. The employee should remain on the phone until dismissed by the police dispatcher.

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