Lewis and Clark College
Policy and Procedure

Subject: Weapons on campus
Policy #:
Division: Business and Finance/Student Affairs
Department: Physical Plant Services/Campus Safety
Original Effective Date:
Date(s) Reviewed/Revised:
Approved By: Wayne Pederson/Dennis Madsen
Approval Date:

Purpose:

To help establish a safe and secure learning and working environment by eliminating conditions that pose a threat to members of the Lewis & Clark Community by the possession or use of weapons on campus.

Policy Statement:

The presence of weapons on campus poses an unacceptable risk to the health and safety of all members and guests of the Lewis & Clark Community. It is the policy of the College to prohibit weapons from its premises.

Definitions:

For the purposes of this policy a weapon is defined as any instrument, article, or substance which is specifically designed for and presently capable of causing death, incapacitation, or serious physical injury. This includes but is not limited to firearms, firearms ammunition, explosive devices (both incendiary and chemical), knives having a blade that swings into position by force of a spring or centrifugal force (commonly known as switchblades), any knives (other than pocket knives) with blades longer than three and one half inches, metal knuckles, straight razors, blackjacks, saps, sap gloves, koshes, bludgeons, martial art stars, and weapons of the type commonly known as nunchakus.

Procedure:

Anyone who observes someone on the Lewis & Clark campus violating this policy should immediately report the incident to the Campus Safety Office by dialing extension 7777 (768-7777). The complainant should by prepared to provide the Campus Safety Office with any relevant information that caused them to observe the violation.

Campus Safety Officers have the right to secure weapons from persons in violation of this policy. These weapons will be secured in the Campus Safety Office until the person is prepared to remove them from campus.

Persons who possess a concealed weapons permit are NOT allowed to carry weapons on the private property of Lewis & Clark College's campus.

Possessing a weapon for the purpose of sport, hunting, personal protection, or any other benign reason will not exempt a person from this policy.

The College does not store weapons for people for any reason.

Exemptions:

This policy does not apply to any Peace Officer whose duty it is to serve process or make arrests.

Potentially explosive or flammable materials used for instructional, construction, or maintenance purposes by College personnel or College authorized contractors are exempted from the provisions of this policy. These materials will always be used under the supervision of College staff or College authorized contract management.