Weapons

Weapons
Policy

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Document Number: RESLIFE--146 Revision #: 1.0
Document Owner: Date Last Updated: 02/08/2017
Primary Author: Vice President for IT, Campus Services, and Security Status: Approved
Date Originally Created: 11/10/2011
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General Description
Description: Policy on weapons in residence halls

Purpose: Delineation of policy

Scope: Students, Residence Life

Responsibility: Dean of Students
Residence Life
Safety and Security
Vice President for IT, Campus Services, and Security
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Requirements
Relevant Knowledge: In order to comply with this policy you should know:
Current University policy
Terms and Definitions: Additional training

Corrective Action

Expulsion

Loss of privilege, student
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Policy Provisions
1. Weapons

Firearms and other weapons including, but not limited to, tasers, air soft guns, bows, BB or pellet guns, blowguns, martial arts weapons, paintball guns, etc., are strictly prohibited in all university residence halls and on the Cumberland University Campus. These items will be confiscated. Possession of such items will result in disciplinary action and may result in removal from campus housing. Possession of such items may result in arrest. Only duly appointed law efforcenment officers in uniform or with badge displayed can carry a weapon on Cumberland University's property.

Students are permitted to carry pepper spray for protection in emergency situations.

Also see STUD-115, STUD-122, and STUD-137.

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Subject Experts
The following may be consulted for additional information.
Director of Residence Life and Greek Affairs

Vice President for IT, Campus Services, and Security