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Questions about Weapons on Campus
The Campus Security Task Force was appointed by President Young to address concerns regarding campus safety in the face of news reports about violence and weapons on college campuses. One of its charges was to provide some guidance to the campus community regarding weapons.
With two exceptions, the University of Utah does not allow lethal weapons on campus â€" that policy applies to firearms, knives, explosives, or other items whose central purpose is inflicting harm on others. The two exceptions to this policy are the firearms carried by law enforcement officers and concealed weapons carried by lawful permit holders. Those persons who have a permit to carry a concealed weapon must keep their weapons concealed while on campus.
Faculty, staff, or students may become aware of the presence of a weapon in their immediate vicinity either by happenstance as when a concealed weapon is momentarily visible or through deliberate action of the possessor. In either event, the advice of law enforcement experts is the same â€" stay calm and avoid confrontation whenever possible.
Nobody other than an official law enforcement officer should ask the possessor of a weapon whether he/she has a concealed carry permit. Trained peace officers are the right people to deal with this issue.
In all situations â€" STAY CALM â€" AVOID CONFRONTATION if at all possible
1. If a weapon is not being brandished in a threatening manner, there is no reason for you to become directly involved with the weapon. This is true whether it is openly visible or only briefly exposed. If you have any concern about the weapon’s presence, then
a. make note of the identity of the possessor
b. call 585-2677 (5-COPS) or 9-911
c. do not ask the possessor for a weapon permit
2. If a weapon is being brandished in a threatening manner or the possessor seems unstable, then
a. STAY CALM â€" do not make the situation worse by confrontation if it can be avoided
b. call 585-2677 (5-COPS) or 9-911
3. If you are threatened directly or if violence erupts, then
a. STAY CALM
i. take evasive action
ii. do not enter any area without knowing what is there
iii. use self-defense methods only to the extent that you are familiar or comfortable with them
iv. look for the most solid protection available (e.g., prefer solid wood furniture over drywall)
b. call 585-2677 (5-COPS) or 9-911
Notice no mention is made of every Utah citizens right to carry a weapon openly if they so desire--as per state law (I am at work & not able to locate that at the moment), so long as if it is a firearm it requires at least 2 actions to fire it.
Some of this is tripe, but this is the "new policy."
Questions about Weapons on Campus
The Campus Security Task Force was appointed by President Young to address concerns regarding campus safety in the face of news reports about violence and weapons on college campuses. One of its charges was to provide some guidance to the campus community regarding weapons.
With two exceptions, the University of Utah does not allow lethal weapons on campus â€" that policy applies to firearms, knives, explosives, or other items whose central purpose is inflicting harm on others. The two exceptions to this policy are the firearms carried by law enforcement officers and concealed weapons carried by lawful permit holders. Those persons who have a permit to carry a concealed weapon must keep their weapons concealed while on campus.
Faculty, staff, or students may become aware of the presence of a weapon in their immediate vicinity either by happenstance as when a concealed weapon is momentarily visible or through deliberate action of the possessor. In either event, the advice of law enforcement experts is the same â€" stay calm and avoid confrontation whenever possible.
Nobody other than an official law enforcement officer should ask the possessor of a weapon whether he/she has a concealed carry permit. Trained peace officers are the right people to deal with this issue.
In all situations â€" STAY CALM â€" AVOID CONFRONTATION if at all possible
1. If a weapon is not being brandished in a threatening manner, there is no reason for you to become directly involved with the weapon. This is true whether it is openly visible or only briefly exposed. If you have any concern about the weapon’s presence, then
a. make note of the identity of the possessor
b. call 585-2677 (5-COPS) or 9-911
c. do not ask the possessor for a weapon permit
2. If a weapon is being brandished in a threatening manner or the possessor seems unstable, then
a. STAY CALM â€" do not make the situation worse by confrontation if it can be avoided
b. call 585-2677 (5-COPS) or 9-911
3. If you are threatened directly or if violence erupts, then
a. STAY CALM
i. take evasive action
ii. do not enter any area without knowing what is there
iii. use self-defense methods only to the extent that you are familiar or comfortable with them
iv. look for the most solid protection available (e.g., prefer solid wood furniture over drywall)
b. call 585-2677 (5-COPS) or 9-911
Notice no mention is made of every Utah citizens right to carry a weapon openly if they so desire--as per state law (I am at work & not able to locate that at the moment), so long as if it is a firearm it requires at least 2 actions to fire it.
Some of this is tripe, but this is the "new policy."
