Employees may not, at any time, carry or possess a weapon in any building or portion of a building under the control of the Village, or in any vehicle owned, leased or under the control of the village. For purposes of this policy, "weapon" shall mean any loaded or unloaded gun, knives with blades over four (4) inches in length, explosives and/or any chemical whose purpose is to cause harm to other persons. For purposes of this policy "under the control of" shall mean any building or vehicle operated by the Village in its regular course of business, including but not limited to the Village Hall, the Village's Law Enforcement Center, the Village's Public Works Facility, and wastewater pumping stations.
The policy shall not apply to sworn police officers and arson investigators employed by the Village. This policy shall apply to all other Village employees, regardless of whether the employee possesses a license issued by the Illinois Department of State Police to carry or possess a gun, concealed or otherwise.
Employees shall be subject to a search of their personal property (including but not limited to purses and briefcases) located in a building under the control of the Village or any vehicle owned, leased or under the control of the Village, when reasonable suspicion exists to believe the employee is in possession of a weapon. For purposes of this policy, "reasonable suspicion" shall mean that a Supervisor has a reasonable basis to believe the employee is in possession of a weapon. Any violation of this policy by an employee shall subject the employee to appropriate discipline, which may include termination of employment.
(Ord. 23-1853, passed 5-3-23)