Firearms, explosive device of any description, ammunition or anything used to threaten, harm, or disrupt the university community including, but not limited to, firecrackers, compressed air or spring activated guns, pellet guns, BB guns, paintball guns, water guns, nerf guns, knives of any type, or any other items which would reasonably be deemed threatening by a reasonable person. If there is ever a question about a weapon, contact UCPD/CPD.

This protocol should only be initiated for firearms and explosives. Pepper spray and tasers/stun guns should be treated as confiscatable items UNLESS they are being actively employed against another student. If they are being used against another student, initiate the Physical Abuse or Harm protocol.

Immediate Action: Ensure your personal safety and the safety of others to the best of your ability. RA contacts UCPD/CPD and provides as much information as possible, remaining calm and observant.

Secondary Action: Wait for UCPD/CPD to arrive. While waiting, notify the Pro-Staff On-Call.

Third Action: Follow police instructions until the situation is resolved. Notify the Pro-Staff On-Call of any developments.

Fourth Action: If the incident results in a student’s arrest, notify Pro-Staff On-Call. The Pro-Staff On-Call will enact the Student Arrest protocol.