REGULATION TITLE: Clear Bag

APPLIES TO: Students, Faculty, Staff, and Visitors at KSU Events

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: KSU Police Department

APPROVED BY: Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 8, 2025

NEXT REVIEW DATE: August 8, 2028

REGULATION STATEMENT:

To enhance safety and security at Kentucky State University (KSU) events, this regulation establishes the clear bag requirement that limits the size and type of bags permitted into event venues. This aims to increase safety by making it more difficult for individuals to conceal weapons, narcotics, and other illicit items.

DEFINITIONS:

Approved Bag

A bag that meets the specific size and style requirements outlined in this regulation and is therefore permitted into an event venue.

Prohibited Bag

Any bag that does not meet the criteria for an Approved Bag. Examples include, but are not limited to, purses larger than a clutch, briefcases, backpacks, cinch bags, and camera bags.