Arizona State law A.R.S.§13-2911 provides Gila County Community College District Governing Board allowance to determine policy regarding weapons on District campuses.
The Gila County Community College District Governing Board does not allow weapons on any of its campuses or in any premises owned and/or leased/rented by the district for approved educational purposes or in any vehicle either owned or approved for use by an employee or student. Weapons include, but are not limited to firearms, knives explosive devices, fireworks, tasers, or any other object designed to cause or that may cause harm or injury.
Security Officers and/or law enforcement will respond to all reports of a person with a weapon and determine the correct response. Any person believed to be committing any act or has entered the property with the purpose of committing any act that disrupts the lawful use of the college property by others will be asked to leave the property. Any person who refused to leave the property shall be subject to arrest under A.R.S. §13-1502, Third Degree, Criminal Trespass.
Employees and/or students who do not adhere to college policy are subject to college disciplinary action and possible federal and state legal prosecution. College disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to, disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion for student offenders. Employees who fail to follow College policy many be subject to termination of employment. Exemptions to this policy include peace or law enforcement officers as allowed by statute, authority, or permission of college administration. Students officially enrolled in the Gila Community College Law Enforcement Training Academy or those who have successfully passed the program requirements for carrying a firearm are also exempt from this policy.
If a person has a weapon and appears dangerous, is acting suspicious, is threatening, or is behaving irrationally, stay away from the individual and call 9-1-1 immediately.
View Policy 2060: Weapons on Campus and View Policy 6002: Student Code of Conduct #13 for additional information.