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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.

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## Event Venue

Any designated KSU location, such as a stadium or arena, where this regulation is enforced.

## PROCESS:

## Approved Bags

While KSU strongly encourages individuals not to bring any bags to events, each person is permitted to carry one (1) of the following into an event venue:

- A bag made of clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC that does not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" in size. Such a bag may be a clear backpack, clear fanny pack, or any other clear bag that fits within the approved dimensions.

• A gallon-sized clear, resealable food-storage bag.

- A small clutch-style purse or wallet that does not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" in size. This purse or wallet does not need to be clear.

## Prohibited Bags and Items

All other bags or containers are prohibited.

• An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a designated entrance.

## Enforcement Procedures

• A police officer or other designated security personnel will be posted at every entrance of an event venue.

All attendees will be required to pass through a safety checkpoint before entering the venue.

- Any attendee attempting to bring an unapproved bag into the venue will be asked to return the bag to their vehicle or otherwise dispose of it before re-entering the checkpoint line.

• Any attendee who refuses to comply with this regulation will be denied entry to the event.

## REFERENCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:

• Student Code of Conduct

## CONTACTS:


<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Subject</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Office</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Telephone</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>E-mail</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Policy Questions</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Police</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>(502) 597-6878</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Rahsaan.Berry@kysu.edu</td></tr></table>

## HISTORY:


<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Revision Type</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Date of Issuance/Revision</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Drafter(s)/Editor(s)</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Issued (New Policy)</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>December 2023</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Zach Atwell</td></tr></table>

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<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Substantive Revisions (Reclassified as a Regulation)</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>June 2025</td></tr></table>


<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Zach Atwell</td></tr></table>