Standard Two

A member of the Puget Sound community must not engage in activities that threaten the safety and security of the University or its members.

Destroying, damaging, misusing, or illegally possessing the property of the University, its members, or others is strictly prohibited. This includes University-controlled keys, fire safety equipment (alarms, hoses, extinguishers), academic materials or instructional equipment (such as laboratory equipment, electronic devices or library materials), and personal belongings. The manipulation or alteration of information gained by unauthorized access to electronic equipment or other record-keeping systems is also prohibited. Community members may not intentionally furnish false information to the University or its staff (such as Security Services or Residential Life staff) or alter identification cards. Nor may they fail to comply with directions of University officials and staff acting to maintain safety and security. Attempts to gain access to any portion of the University’s premises without authorization are a violation of the Standards of Integrity. So too is possession, storage or use of a weapon (which can include but is not limited to firearms, pellet guns, explosives, fireworks, or chemicals such as tear gas) without authorization.

Any other conduct which interferes with the University’s responsibility to protect the health and safety of its members, to protect their property or to provide them with services is expressly prohibited as contrary to this Standard.

Approved by the University of Puget Sound Board of Trustees  10/5/91