Policy on Reporting Criminal Incidences
The Gannon University Office of Campus Police and Safety will investigate all criminal incidents occurring on Campus. Some of these investigations, including any crimes that may constitute a felony, may be referred to the
City of Erie Bureau of Police
for further investigation and prosecution. Crime statistics are complied and reported to the
Pennsylvania State Police
as required by law.
Students and employees of Gannon are encouraged to report any suspected criminal activity or crimes. Criminal incidents or emergencies should be reported directly to the Office of Campus Police and Safety by using any telephone located throughout the campus. For true emergencies which require direct and immediate response to serious crimes, personal injury, or life threatening situations, the University is equipped with an enhanced 911 system. A direct connection with the Campus Operator and the Office of Campus Police and Safety is established by calling 911. The University Operator will dispatch a Campus Police or Security officer via radio. The operator will also forward the emergency call to the Erie County 911 system if the call is a fire, medical, or police emergency. All off-campus students or those not within the campus telephone system should use the County of Erie’s enhanced 911 system. All other non-emergency incidents should be reported to the Police and Safety Office by either calling Extension 7690 or by stopping at the the Office at 117 West 7th Street, across from the Waldron Center. Off-campus non-emergency incidents should be reported to the City of Erie Bureau of Police at 870-1125.
Possession, Use, and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages and Illegal Drugs
Students may not possess or consume alcoholic beverages in University facilities, adjacent facilities, University buildings, or on the general University property. A violation of the policy will result in disciplinary action, which may include suspension and/or expulsion. Possession, use, and the sale of illegal drugs are prohibited on the Gannon University Campus. Violators are subject to suspension and/or expulsion from the University.
Possession and Use of Weapons on Campus
Possession and use of a firearm or weapon is prohibited on the Gannon University Campus. Students are permitted to bring firearms and bows and arrows to the University for the sole purpose of hunting game as defined by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This may only be done during the State recognized hunting seasons. Students are not permitted to possess firearms or bows and arrows in Gannon University housing or on campus. Firearms and bows and arrows must immediately be checked into the Gannon University Office of Campus Police and Safety upon arrival on Campus. They shall be unloaded and made safe. The Campus Police and Safety Office will store the implements and release them to the students prior to hunting activity. Immediately, upon returning to the University from hunting activity, the student shall return the firearm and or bows and arrows to the Campus Police and Safety Office unloaded and made safe. The person in charge of the Campus Police and Safety Office shall have sole discretion in determining if it is appropriate to give the student possession of the firearm or bows and arrows. At the conclusion of the hunting period, the student shall remove the firearm or bow and arrow from the Campus Police and Safety Office and return it to his or her home. Any violation of this rule may result in suspension or expulsion.
The Gannon University ROTC Department shall maintain and be responsible for firearms under their control and for their use. Any student participating in this program shall abide by rules determined by that Department. Any violation of those rules by the student may result in suspension or expulsion from the University.
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