Weapons, Firearms and Dangerous Devices Policy

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a institution of Higher Education. As an academic environment there is  no legitimate purpose to possess or control weapons, firearms or dangerous devices except for the purpose of safety and security. Weapons, firearms and dangerous devices are  instruments capable of causing harm and injury to the campus population. Prohibition of such devices and instruments on University property is an attempt to reduce the possibility of injury to the campus population.

Accordingly, it shall be prohibited for anyone to possess or control weapons, firearms or dangerous devices at West Chester University of Pennsylvania .

Exceptions to this policy may be granted in appropriate circumstances by the Director of Public Safety.

Failure to comply with the Weapons, Firearms and Dangerous Devices Policy, will result in campus administrative or judicial actions by the Department of Public Safety.

This policy complies with West Chester University of Pennsylvania President’s authority under Act 188 to adopt policies governing the use of institutional facilities and property, and to do and perform those things necessary and required for the orderly operation of the institution.