HSAC's Recommendation Regarding Armed Officers on Campuses

The following recommended action was met with unanimous support by the HSAC members. This is an important step by HSAC, as it puts this matter on the table for further discussion, while allowing the HSAC wide berth to determine the strategy and timeline for action. The HSAC recommends that:

HSAC go on record as supporting enabling legislation allowing colleges and universities the option to employ armed, sworn, POST-certified police officers in addition to, or in lieu of, non-sworn security professionals and that HSAC ensure both the current and incoming state administrations are made aware of this priority, and further, that HSAC determine strategically, in consultation with other interested parties, the best time to move the legislation forward.