Policies & Procedures

Administrative Procedure: 9007

WEAPONS

The possession of dangerous weapons is prohibited on property owned by or under the control of the College.

Definition

A weapon is defined as any device that is designed to or traditionally used to inflict serious bodily injury. This includes, but not limited to:

• Any object that could be reasonably construed as a weapon; or
• Any object legally controlled as a weapon or treated as a weapon under the law; or
• Any replica of a weapon; and/or
• Any part of a weapon or replica; e.g., bullets whether real or inert.

Exceptions

The following exceptions apply:

• Sworn law enforcement officers in performance of their official duties;
• Retired police officers employed by RCSJ as a security officer in the Department of Safety and Security who meet the standards set forth in N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6: Retired Law Enforcement Permit to Carry a Handgun, also known as the Retired Law Enforcement Officer Program (“RPO”) and a Security Officers Registration Act class 2, also known as SORA 2 Certification;
• Military personnel in performance of their official duties;
• Armored vehicle guards in performance of their duties; and
• A weapon, real or replica, used in connection with a drill, public ceremony, or theatrical performance previously approved by the administration.

Permission to possess a weapon or ammunition on campus for instructional purposes must first be obtained in writing from the President or Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer.

Reaffirmed: 03/18/25

References:

Rowan College of South Jersey Board of Trustees Policy Manual, 9007 Weapons

N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6 Retired Law Enforcement Permit to Carry a Handgun