The College prohibits any acts or threats of violence by any current or former employee, contractor, student or visitor against any other employee, contractor, student or visitor, on or off the premises, while they are engaged in business with or on behalf of the College.

To ensure that the objectives of this policy are met, the College will take prompt corrective action, up to and including immediate termination against any employee, or other action appropriate to contractors and visitors, engaging in any threatening behavior or acts of violence.

In the interest of maintaining an environment that is safe and free of violence for its employees, students and visitors, the College prohibits the wearing, transporting, storage, presence, or use of dangerous weapons on College property, regardless of whether or not the person is licensed to carry the weapon.

Any employee who violates this policy is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Any contractor or visitor who violates this policy may be removed from the property and reported to police authorities. In any case, legal action may be taken as appropriate.

“College property” covered by this policy includes all College-owned or leased buildings and surrounding areas, such as sidewalks, walkways, parking lots, and driveways under the College’s ownership or control. Furthermore, this policy applies to all College-owned or leased vehicles and all vehicles that come onto College property.

“Dangerous weapons” include but are not limited to, handguns, firearms, explosives, knives, and other weapons further defined by state statute and/or local ordinance.