725 Firearms and Other Dangerous Instruments

The ISU Board of Trustees is charged by statutes of the State of Indiana to govern the "use of the property owned, used or occupied by the institution, including the governance of travel over and assembly on such property" and the "conduct of students, faculty, staff or others while upon the property owned by or used or occupied by the institution."  The Board is required "to protect the academic community from unlawful conduct or conduct which presents a serious threat to person or property of the academic community."

• 725.1.1  Prohibition.  In furtherance of this responsibility, the transfer, use, or possession of explosives, fireworks, firearms, dangerous chemicals, or any lethal weapon on University property or in any fraternity or sorority house under circumstances except as part of a University authorized activity, instructional session, event, or duty is prohibited.
• 725.1.2  University Police Officers.  Pursuant to Indiana Code 21-39-34.4 and 21-39-4-5-2, the Indiana State University police officers are authorized to possess and use firearms under such procedures as are currently in force or may hereafter be amended.