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by jamesjames
At t the risk of hijacking a thread... your wish is my command:
Draft Policy on Concealed Carry by Faculty and Staff.
The employer and its employees recognize the responsibility of the employer to maintain a safe and secure working environment. In seeking to balance and coordinate the needs of the employer for workplace safety with taking necessary precautions against an active shooter scenario occurring on campus, this procedure provides for employee concealed carry of a firearm on campus.
Current employer policy forbids weapons on the campus. Violence or threat of violence is in direct contradiction of the core values of the institution. However, the employer takes precautions to defend against an active shooter scenario. The employer acknowledges that in the face of a violent attack on campus, the use of defensive force is necessary to consider. Full-time employees with a concealed handgun license (CHL) may be allowed to carry their firearm on campus within the following provisions:
Conditions for concealed carry. The employee who carries a concealed firearm is responsible and assumes legal liability for the firearm. Employee concealed carry can only occur by observing stringent security protocols. The employee has undergone a course of instruction and obtained a certificate of completion. The employee has obtained a concealed handgun license (CHL) from the sheriff's office and will keep the license up to date. The CHL must be carried when firearm is carried. For employee carry, the firearm must be sub-compact in size. The firearm shall only be loaded with factory-produced ammunition. Firearm safety devices and locks must be in good working order. Loading, unloading, and all weapon checks and manipulations must be done off-campus. Due to the limited capacity of subcompact firearms, it is understood that additional ammunition may be carried.
The firearm must be holstered at all times. The holster must be an inside-the-waistband (IWB) holster attached to the belt and designed for deep concealment. Alternative: Holster may be an ankle holster with retention. The holster will completely cover and protect the trigger to prevent accidental discharge. The holster must be worn on the body at all times so that the concealed carry employee always has secure control of the firearm. The firearm may not be carried in a purse, or briefcase. The firearm may not be left in a desk or locker. If the firearm must be taken off, it shall be stored securely in a locked firearm box or safe in the employee's personal vehicle.
The firearm must never, under any circumstances, leave the holster while on the premises, except in the event of defending against an active shooter. The firearm should be retained by holster even in a bathroom stall. A professional conceal carry posture means the firearm will never be brandished, bragged about or even mentioned by the concealed carry employee. The employee will maintain a professional concealed carry posture at all times, so that others are not aware the employee is armed. The firearm will be concealed by a cover garment so that it remains concealed at all times.
Review and revocation. The concealed carry employee would be subject to review and revocation of carry in the workplace by the executive team. Failure to maintain concealment of a firearm is grounds for revocation. Disorderly, negligent, intimidating, or dangerous conduct with a firearm is grounds for immediate dismissal.
Rules of engagement. Since subcompact firearms are smaller and lighter than law enforcement duty side arms, the concealed carry firearm is considered a close-quarter combat tool. The mindset and tactical response of the armed employee would be to defend against an attack in progress within a limited engagement range. The armed employee would not take long distance or low-percentage-of-success shots against an active shooter with a sub-compact firearm. The armed employee would follow the guidelines set out in our in-service active shooter training:
1. Run. Evacuate the building and area. Active shooters who attacked schools have not been shown to be interested in shooting multiple moving targets. Active shooters look for easy targets.
2. Barricade. If you hear shots outside, barricade the classroom or office door. Shelter in place.
3. Fight. If an active shooter enters the room, bring the fight to him immediately. Swarm. Improvise defensive tools. Take him down and subdue until the threat has been neutralized.
In the event of an active shooter on campus, the concealed carry employee would be expected to secure the employees or students s/he is responsible for first (if there is time), before engaging an active shooter. The employee would be expected to train with the firearm on a monthly basis and maintain the firearm in good working order. The employee would be required to successfully complete training(s) on active shooter or tactical defensive shooting made available by law enforcement or the employer.
The employer may require the concealed carry employee to become a sworn reserve safety officer under local law enforcement supervision.
The employer reserves the right to pilot this procedure by limiting it to selected employees on a trial basis. The employer reserves the right to terminate this procedure at any time.
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jamesjames on Mon Dec 26, 2016 12:26 am, edited 3 times in total.