2019-2020 DC Student Handbook
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Weapons and Explosives Policy
Denver Seminary strictly prohibits the possession, storage, and use of all weapons or explosives on campus
property including, but not limited to: firearms, ammunition, pellet guns, air guns, paintball guns, stun
guns/tasers, smoke devices, bows and arrows, large knives, swords, bludgeons, explosives, and fireworks.
It is a violation of the Seminary's policy to possess or store any of the above items in classrooms, campus
residences, vehicles parked on campus property or at Seminary sponsored activities, even if the bearer
possesses a valid concealed weapons permit. However, certified law enforcement personnel may carry
their department issued handgun on campus if required by their responsibilities as a law enforcement
officer.
The possession of non-lethal self-defense instruments (e.g. OC gas or pepper spray) is permitted; however,
the reckless use of such devices may be considered a violation of this policy. Additionally, verbal or written
threats by seminary community members indicating that they have a prohibited weapon or explosive will
be taken as and responded to as an actual threat, whether or not evidence of said weapon or explosive
exists.
Missing Student Notification
In compliance with federal regulations, the following parties should be contacted to report a student who
resides in on-campus housing and has been missing for 24 hours:
Jay Stimson – Director of Auxiliary Services
jay.stimson@denverseminary.edu
303-357-5818
Or, if unavailable
Rob Foley – Dean of Students
rob.foley@denverseminary.edu
303-357-5838
If after Seminary business hours or during the weekend, call the DC Site Director at 202-650-7816 and/or
the Glenarden Police (non-emergency) at 301-772-3214, or the Landover Police (non-emergency) at 301-
772-4900
