Clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by educational institutions may possess firearms on campus.
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This bill clarifies that law enforcement officers working at schools, colleges, and universities can carry firearms on campus. It specifically allows officers to possess weapons while on duty or traveling to and from work. The bill defines a ‘law enforcement officer’ as someone who has completed a firearms training course through the Police Training Commission. It also addresses penalties for possessing weapons on school grounds without authorization.
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