Responsible Office: Human Resources Approved By: President's Council Approved Date: 11/1/2011 Effective Date: 11/1/2011 Category: Faculty and Staff Description/Purpose: Deadly Weapons and Fireworks Details: Deadly weapons and fireworks may not be brought onto property owned or controlled by Saint Francis University. This prohibition is a proactive step toward reducing the risk of bodily injury or death due to intentional, accidental, inexpert or improper use. It applies equally to those carried by persons with a government-issued permit. This policy regarding weapons does not apply to Saint Francis University police officers; other duly appointed law enforcement officers; and members of the U.S. armed forces when on duty. There may be activities such as physical fitness, theatrical productions, displays, or educational workshops that may appear to violate the letter but not the intent of this policy. In such cases, written approval from the Director of Risk Management and Public Safety is required before the activity takes place. Those responsible for the activity must remove the weapon and unused fireworks from University property at the end of the term of the permission. A Saint Francis University student, faculty, or staff member in violation of the policy will be subject to University disciplinary policies and procedures up to and including termination. Definitions. For purposes of this policy, reference Commonwealth of Pennsylvania law. Deadly weapons Any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, or any device designed as a weapon and capable of producing death or serious bodily injury, or any other device or instrumentality that, in the manner in which it is used or intended to be used, is calculated or likely to produce death or serious bodily injury. The general rule for knives is that pocket knives and job related knives are permitted when used appropriately. Misuse of these items will result in disciplinary action. Fireworks Any combustible or explosive composition or any article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation. Bodily injury Impairment of physical condition or substantial pain. Serious bodily injury Injury that creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ. |