POLICY Except as otherwise stated in this policy or as otherwise allowed by law, the University of North Alabama (UNA) prohibits the possession, transportation, and use of firearms and other dangerous weapons on campus. This policy applies to all persons on campus, including faculty, staff, students, contractors, and visitors. The University Police Department provides temporary storage (no more than 48 hours) for lawfully possessed firearms at its campus police department. Consistent with Alabama law, all persons are strictly prohibited from possessing firearms at locations where security guards and other security features are employed, such as athletic events. This policy will be published in the Employee Policy Manual & Handbook, University Police Department Policy and Procedures, and Student Handbook, and supersedes any contrary provisions. ENFORCEMENT Persons not on campus and in violation of UNA policy are trespassers and may be dealt with accordingly, including, but not limited to, being removed from campus and receiving a written directive to remain off campus. Contractors and vendors are expected to comply with policy and contract terms. Violations of Alabama law may be dealt with by appropriate law enforcement. Student violations may be addressed in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct as well as other applicable policies and may include sanctions, up to and including expulsion. Employee violations may be resolved in accordance with employer policies, up to and including termination.
EXCEPTIONS This policy does not prohibit use or possession of dangerous weapons or firearms:
1. By certified law enforcement officers acting within the scope of their employment; 2. By private security, who with express prior permission of the University Police Department, possess firearms or dangerous weapons while in the employ of UNA or for a permitted event; 3. By members, coaches, and authorized staff of a recognized team or course who are acting within the scope of activities that the University Police Department has pre-approved (i.e. ROTC members); 4. At the President’s home; 5. By law enforcement officers who are attending classes as students. If, however, law enforcement officers are not in uniform during class, they must keep their weapon(s) concealed. No other individual may possess a firearm on campus, except for a lawfully-possessed firearm, properly maintained in the individual’s privately-owned motor vehicle in a manner that satisfies all requirements and prerequisites of Alabama law. Any other use or possession of dangerous weapons or firearms on campus must be authorized by the University Police Department.
SCOPE This policy applies to all faculty, staff, students, contractors, vendors, or visitors to the UNA campus.
*Policy adopted from the University of Alabama with permission.
Approved by the Shared Governance Executive Committee and President Kitts, March 14, 2023 Interim Policy, pending approval by the Board of Trustees
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