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Effective: 11/1/1990

Revised: 7/1/2007

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[ASU logo] PDP 201–05: Weapons, Explosives, and Fireworks

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Purpose
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To state prohibitions regarding use and possession of weapons, explosives, and fireworks and to describe required reporting of violations

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Sources
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Arizona Revised Statutes §§ 13–2911; 13–3101; 13–3102 (A) (10) to 13–3103
Arizona Board of Regents Policy Manual - 5-308

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Policy
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Use, possession, display, or storage of any weapon, explosive device, or fireworks is prohibited on all land and buildings owned, leased, or under the control of Arizona State University or its affiliated or related entities, in all ASU residential facilities (whether managed by ASU or another entity), in all ASU vehicles, and at all ASU or ASU affiliate-sponsored events and activities. ASU students and employees are required to report violations and suspected violations of this policy to ASU PD immediately.

In addition to any sanctions available under applicable law, violations of this policy by ASU students are subject to sanctions under the ABOR Student Code of Conduct, and violations of this policy by ASU employees are subject to sanctions under ABOR and ASU policies governing employee conduct.

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Exceptions
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  1. a certified peace officer performing his or her official duties
  2. weapons used in authorized academic programs for which prior approval has been obtained from the director of ASU PD or the director’s authorized representative

    and

  3. any other activity that has been given prior written approval by the director of ASU PD or the director’s designated representative.

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Definitions
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Explosive
Any explosive device or substance, including dynamite, nitroglycerin, black powder, or other similar explosive material including plastic explosives; any breakable container that contains a flammable liquid with a flash point of 150° F or less and has a wick or similar device capable of being ignited.
Fireworks
Any fireworks, fire crackers, sparklers, rockets, or any propellant-activated device whose intended purpose is primarily for illumination.
Weapon
Any object or substance designed to inflict a wound, cause injury, or incapacitate, including, without limitation, all firearms, BB guns, air guns, pellet guns, switchblade knives, knives with blades five or more inches long, and chemicals such as Mace, tear gas, or oleoresin capsicum, but excluding normally available over-the-counter self-defense chemical repellents. Chemical repellents labeled “for police use only” or “for law enforcement use only” may not be possessed by the general public.

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Procedure
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ASU students and employees are required to report violations and suspected violations of this policy to ASU PD by telephone at 480/965–3456. If the incident involves an immediate threat to life or property, dial 911.

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Cross-Reference
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For an additional prohibition on weapons and explosives on campus, see the Staff Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual (SPP)— SPP 801, “Employee Conduct and Work Rules.”

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