UTMB HANDBOOK OF OPERATING PROCEDURES

Section 8 Health, Safety, and Security Policies Subject 8.2 Security Policies Policy 8.2.4 Possession of Weapons

06/20/96 -Originated 11/14/06 -Reviewed w/changes -Reviewed w/o changes University Police -Author

Possession of Weapons

Definition

Premises: a building or a portion of a building. It does not include any public or private driveway, street, sidewalk or walkway, parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area. Weapon: a firearm, illegal knife, club, explosive device, etc

Policy

The possession of a weapon anywhere on the UTMB property is strictly forbidden and constitutes a violation of state statute. In addition to any criminal sanctions that may be imposed, employees, faculty, house staff, and students found in violation of this policy are subject to disciplinary action which may include termination. Those persons licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety to carry a concealed handgun are prohibited from carrying a handgun on UTMB premises. The University Police Department must be notified immediately when a person is either observed in possession of a weapon or is suspected of possessing a firearm in violation of this policy.

Exceptions

Licensed peace officers are allowed to carry a weapon in this state, including on UTMB premises, regardless of whether the officer is engaged in the actual discharge of duties while carrying the weapon.

References

Texas Penal Code §§46.01-03; 46.035; 46.15