Firearms and Dangerous Weapons on Campus Policy

Responsible Unit: Security | Executive lead: CIO 
Created: 07/2016 | Reviewed/Revised: 11/2022, 2/2023 | Effective: 3/14/2023 
Compliance: Clery Act, NWCCU 2.I.1, COCA 4.2, CAPTE 3E, CAPTE 5C 
Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide 

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Policy: 
PNWU is a weapons-free campus including building, grounds, and parking lots. Authorized exceptions include the Campus Security Manager and other security personnel.  Chemical irritants such as pepper spray are allowed. 
 
Any items found or reported may be confiscated and reported to appropriate authorities. 

Definitions: 
N/A 

Procedure:
Confiscation, Storage, and Return of Firearms and Dangerous Weapons Procedure 
Campus Law Enforcement Authority Policy 

Related Documents: 
N/A 

Policy Resources

• Policy Development and Approval Training
• Establishing and Creating University Policies and Procedures (Policy)
• Policy Development & Approval Procedure
• Policy Development & Approval Diagram
• Policy Justification Form
• Policy Template (password protected)
• Procedure Resources (password protected)
• PNWU Alumni Association Bylaws
• COM Bylaws
• PNWU Bylaws

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For assistance with policies and procedures contact:

Lori Fulton
lfulton@pnwu.edu