(A) No Employee or agent of the County, whether full or part-time, paid or volunteer, other than a duly sworn County police officer, general services officer or other individual authorized by statute to carry a weapon on behalf of the County, shall carry or possess a firearm or other deadly weapon (exceptions to this policy include small pocket knives or a rescue knife carried by appropriate personnel) during working hours, while on duty, or while otherwise engaged in County business or on County property. In accordance with Indiana state statute, an employee may possess a firearms weapon if it is stored in his/her vehicle on County property, and providing that the vehicle is locked.
(B) A violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action including termination.