501 Weapon-Free Workplace
Original Approval Date: June 2, 2004
Revision Effective: March 15, 2017
Supersedes: #160
In the interest of maintaining a safe, weapon-free environment for all employees, Board members, clients, consumers, guests and other visitors, the Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services prohibits the possession, transport and storage of all weapons on Board property and in any Board programs, whether or not the person responsible for the weapon is otherwise licensed to carry it.
This policy does not apply to any law enforcement personnel carrying a weapon in an official capacity.
This policy does not prohibit an individual from transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition when both of the following conditions are met: (1) Each firearm and all of the ammunition remains inside the person’s privately owned motor vehicle while the person is physically present inside the motor vehicle, or each firearm and all of the ammunition is locked within the trunk, glove box, or other container within or on the person’s privately owned motor vehicle; and (2) the vehicle is in a location where it is otherwise permitted to be.
This policy does not prohibit tenants with valid residential rental agreements from lawfully carrying or possessing a handgun on those residential premises.
All Board property and programs shall post a sign notifying the public of the Weapon-Free policy.
Board Property covered by this policy includes all Board-owned or Board-leased buildings and surrounding areas, such as sidewalks, walkways, green space, parking lots and driveways under the Board’s ownership or control as well as all Board-owned or Board-leased vehicles and all vehicles that come onto Board property.
Board Programs include on and off-site meetings, trainings, and any other Board-sponsored or Board-arranged event of any kind.
Weapons include but are not limited to handguns, firearms, explosives, and other items that may be considered dangerous or defined as weapons under state, federal or local laws or ordinances. Employees are responsible for making sure that any item possessed by the employee is not prohibited by this policy.
Revision Effective: March 15, 2017
Supersedes: #160
In the interest of maintaining a safe, weapon-free environment for all employees, Board members, clients, consumers, guests and other visitors, the Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services prohibits the possession, transport and storage of all weapons on Board property and in any Board programs, whether or not the person responsible for the weapon is otherwise licensed to carry it.
This policy does not apply to any law enforcement personnel carrying a weapon in an official capacity.
This policy does not prohibit an individual from transporting or storing a firearm or ammunition when both of the following conditions are met: (1) Each firearm and all of the ammunition remains inside the person’s privately owned motor vehicle while the person is physically present inside the motor vehicle, or each firearm and all of the ammunition is locked within the trunk, glove box, or other container within or on the person’s privately owned motor vehicle; and (2) the vehicle is in a location where it is otherwise permitted to be.
This policy does not prohibit tenants with valid residential rental agreements from lawfully carrying or possessing a handgun on those residential premises.
All Board property and programs shall post a sign notifying the public of the Weapon-Free policy.
Board Property covered by this policy includes all Board-owned or Board-leased buildings and surrounding areas, such as sidewalks, walkways, green space, parking lots and driveways under the Board’s ownership or control as well as all Board-owned or Board-leased vehicles and all vehicles that come onto Board property.
Board Programs include on and off-site meetings, trainings, and any other Board-sponsored or Board-arranged event of any kind.
Weapons include but are not limited to handguns, firearms, explosives, and other items that may be considered dangerous or defined as weapons under state, federal or local laws or ordinances. Employees are responsible for making sure that any item possessed by the employee is not prohibited by this policy.
