The Pima Community College Board of Governors approved the prohibition of firearms and other weapons, at its meeting February 17, meeting. The policy empowers the Chief of Police of the Pima Community College Police Department to review and grant exception to the policy.
The approved policy reads:
The Board of Governors prohibits the use, possession or display of firearms and other weapons, explosive device, or fireworks on any campus and in all buildings owned or under the control of Pima Community College. Firearms may be stored in a person’s locked and privately owned motor vehicle or in a locked compartment on the person’s privately owned motorcycle in accordance with A.R.S. § 12-781.
No concealed carry permit exempts a person from this policy.
Exceptions to this policy include:
- Peace officers certified by the State of Arizona and currently employed by an Arizona law enforcement agency performing official duties;
- Peace officers certified by the State of Arizona in an off-duty capacity and currently employed by an Arizona law enforcement agency;
- Any law enforcement officer working under their color of authority;
- Firearms and or weapons used in authorized academic programs for which prior approval has been obtained from the Dean or Department Head, Provost, and
- Chief of Police or their authorized representatives;
- Any other activity that has been given prior written approval by the Chief of Police.