Weapons on Campus
000.270 WEAPONS ON CAMPUS POLICY
Wenatchee Valley College prohibits, on college property or in college facilities, the unauthorized possession or use of firearms, explosives, dangerous chemicals or other dangerous weapons or instruments. Legal defense sprays are not covered by this policy. Exceptions to this policy are permitted when the weapon is used in conjunction with an approved college instructional program or is carried by a duly commissioned law enforcement officer. Violators of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary and/or legal action.
Originally adopted by the board of trustees: 5/10/00
Renumbered from 600.550 and revised
Approved by the president’s cabinet: 8/5/08, 1/17/12
Adopted by the board of trustees: 10/15/08, 3/21/12
Last reviewed: 2/1/21
Policy contact: Administrative Services
Related policies and procedures
400.100 Student Rights & Responsibilities/Code of Conduct Policy
1000.270 Weapons on Campus Procedure
1000.270 WEAPONS ON CAMPUS PROCEDURE
This procedure pertains to all employees and persons who visit the college, participate in classes, and/or programs, events or other activities on college property.
The possession, carrying or discharge of any firearm, dagger, sword, knife or other cutting or stabbing instrument, club, explosive device or any other weapon capable of producing bodily harm (including but not limited to shot guns, pistols, air guns, pellet guns, and paint-ball guns), whether loaded or unloaded, is prohibited on Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) owned or controlled property, unless otherwise authorized in this provision. Any questions related to WVC’s Weapons Policy or Procedure should be directed to WVC’s Security Office.
A student who violates this policy will be required to immediately remove the weapon from campus and may be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to WVC’s Student Rights & Responsibilities/Code of Student Conduct Policy, 400.100. Further, WVC may contact the appropriate law enforcement agency if the student has violated or is violating the policy or procedures.
An employee who violates this policy will be required to immediately remove the weapon from campus and may be subject to disciplinary action consistent with college and contractual disciplinary procedures. Further, WVC may contact the appropriate law enforcement agency if the individual employee has violated or is violating the policy or procedures.
All other persons or visitors who violates this policy will be required to immediately remove the weapon from campus. Further, WVC may contact the appropriate law enforcement agency if the person or visitor has violated or is violating the policy or procedures.
Any person may possess a personal protection spray device, as authorized by RCW 9.91.160, while on property owned or controlled by WVC.
A simulated firearm, or weapon may be authorized and permitted for educational purposes in connection with WVC related research, teaching or theatrical production, (e.g., stage play or film production, or rehearsals).
Tools or instruments required solely for the purpose to fulfill job function are exempt.
Any person seeking to bring a firearm or other weapon onto campus for purposes directly related to a class or other educational activity must obtain prior written authorization from the president or designee. The president’s designee shall review any such request and may establish conditions to the authorization. Any permission shall be in writing and subject to such terms or conditions incorporated into the written permission.
Approved by the president’s cabinet: 2/12/21
Presented to the board of trustees: 2/17/21
Last reviewed: 2/1/21
Policy contact: Administrative Services
Related policies and procedures
000.270 Weapons on Campus Policy
400.100 Student Rights & Responsibilities/Code of Conduct Policy