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WEAPONS POLICY
Suffolk University prohibits the possession or use of any items that may be used or are used to
harm, or threaten to harm, another individual, on property owned by or under the control of Suffolk
University. Suffolk University prohibits the possession of explosives and firearms (loaded or
unloaded) on property owned by or under the control of Suffolk University. This prohibition
includes, but is not limited to, self-defense sprays (with the exceptions below), knives,
switchblades, martial arts weapons, clothing and other items with metallic spokes or studs,
ammunition, darts, BB guns, paintball guns, and any other item that may be used to injure or harm
another individual. Suffolk University also prohibits the improper use of laser beam instruments.
Suffolk University prohibits the storing of any prohibited items in any campus building or on
campus grounds. This list of prohibited items is not exhaustive and is provided by way of example
only. Therefore, anyone with questions regarding whether an item is prohibited should consult
with the Chief of the Suffolk University Police & Security Department.
Prohibited items will be confiscated and violators may be subject to criminal prosecution and/or
referral for disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from Suffolk University.
Temporary exemptions to this policy may be granted only by the Chief of the Suffolk University
Police & Security Department or his/her designee.
Faculty, staff and students eighteen (18) years of age or older, or students under the age of eighteen
(18) who possess a valid Firearms Identification (FID) card, may carry self-defense spray (mace,
OC or pepper spray) in any Suffolk University campus buildings
EXCEPT
Suffolk University
residence halls. Any student or staff member who wishes to carry self-defense spray in a Suffolk
University residence hall must first register with the Suffolk University Police & Security
Department and may be required to complete a Self Defense Spray Familiarization course.
Anyone who is required to possess a Firearms Identification card must make the FID card available
to the Suffolk University police upon request.