Deadly Weapon – Any weapon from which a shot, readily capable of producing death or other serious physical injury, may be discharged, or any weapon that is designed or intended to cause death or serious physical injury.
A weapon of mass destruction or dangerous materials;
Any weapon from which a shot, readily capable of producing death or other serious physical injury, may be discharged;
Any knife other than an ordinary pocket knife or hunting knife with a blade smaller than the width of the user's hand;
Billy, nightstick, or club;
Blackjack or slapjack;
Nunchaku karate sticks;
Shuriken or death star;
Artificial knuckles made from metal, plastic, or other similar hard material;
Any bow and arrow; and
Replica or look-alike Deadly Weapons including toy guns.
University Premises – All buildings, facilities, or grounds owned, leased, operated, controlled, or supervised by Kentucky State University, including adjacent streets and sidewalks.
Zero-Tolerance - Health and Safety Violations - The University has a zero-tolerance policy for health and safety violations. These violations pose a direct threat to the safety, security, and well-being of the campus community and will result in recommendation for removal from campus housing and/or a ban from campus, up to and including suspension or expulsion if a student is found responsible.
Health and safety violations include, but are not limited to, the following:
Repeated propping or unauthorized opening of interior or exterior residence hall doors
Smoking or use of prohibited substances within residence halls or university facilities
Cooking in residence hall rooms where prohibited
Covering, disabling, or tampering with a smoke detector or other fire safety equipment
Repeated violations involving candles, open flames, flammable materials, or prohibited appliances
Repeated violations of the University’s visitor or guest policy
Failure to comply with lawful directives issued by University officials, including housing and public safety personnel
Possession or presence of weapons on campus in violation of University policy
physical misconduct, including but not limited to assault, battery, or unwanted physical contact
Repeated or egregious violations will be considered aggravating factors in determining sanctions. Willful ignoring of written university directives shall constitute a forfeiture of University Housing if a student is found responsible.
The University reserves the right to take any action necessary to protect the campus community, consistent with applicable policies and procedures.
The following actions are prohibited on University Premises or at University-sponsored activities:
Unauthorized use, possession, or storage of any deadly weapon
Use or threatened use of any weapon