PRP 5242 - Law Enforcement Arms Policy
(formerly policy #5251)
Issued by: Robert J. Parrish, V.P. for Administration
Effective Date: April 4, 1983
Date Logged: May 5, 1986
Notes: Recommended by the Coordinating Committee on Administration, March 15, 1983; Sustained by Vice President's Council, April 4, 1983; Updated by GAC, Spring 1999; Approved by Forum, March 2000; Updated to reflect reversal of previous Arms Policy, February 2002; Approved by Secretariat, February 2002; Endorsed by Forum, March 2002
Police officers, commissioned under Act 120, will be authorized to carry arms upon the successful completion of the training and testing program indicated below. Access to arms is defined by the Council of Trustees.
The university recognizes its responsibility to protect our students, faculty and staff and preserve the assets of the Commonwealth. All officers will be required to undergo the following training and testing programs:
A 40-hour course meets criteria established by Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC). Officers must pass written firearms test. Additionally must demonstrate proficiency with a firearm. Officers must re-qualify semi-annually with this MPOETC.
Administration of the MMPI 2 Personality Assessment performed by a qualified entity. Officers must pass this assessment every five years or whenever it is believed a Police Officer may jeopardize his/her ability to safely execute their assigned duties.
One-hour interview with each officer. The interview will consist of an occupational stress inventory and a situational assessment performed by a qualified independent psychologist.
Training to avoid discriminatory profiling, working with and understanding diverse populations provided by a qualified entity.
Officers must undergo a complete criminal background check and child abuse history clearance check by a qualified state agency initially, and subsequently as deemed necessary by the Director BUPD.
Officers will not be permitted to carry arms until they meet the above qualifications.
All commissioned officers will be expected to understand and follow the procedures for use of force as agreed upon between the administration and the Office of the Chancellor, and approved by the Council of Trustees.