Housing Handbook Collin College Resident Handbook05-08-2020 | Page 43

apartments, in alignment with current Collin College policy. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. All firearms and ammunition must be stored in an appropriate safe provided by the License to Carry (LTC) holder. Collin College and Collin College Student Housing do not provide safes or other storage for firearms and ammunition. The location of the safe must be inside the apartment and under the LTC holder’s control, not in any public space. The safe must be physically secured to a stationary object inside the apartment with a cable lock provided by the LTC holder. The safe must be large enough to fully contain all firearms and ammunition placed in it and provide for secure storage. The safe must have exterior walls constructed of a minimum 16-gauge steel. The safe must have a “high-strength” locking system consisting of a mechanical or electronic combination or biometric lock. Key locks are not allowed. Knife Specifications Commonly acceptable knives include folding blade knives, police or fire rescue knives, and Swiss Army knives provided the blade is no longer than 5 ½ 2019-2020 Collin College Resident Handbook inches in length. “Location-restricted,” and, therefore, unacceptable knives include, but are not limited to, Bowie knives, butterfly knives, daggers, double-edged knives, switchblades, and throwing knives. Weather Collin County is no stranger to severe weather. The severe weather season typically runs from March through July, but it can occur at any time throughout the year. Severe weather can include tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, high winds, hail, and flooding. Collin College officials will keep the campus community updated with important information during a severe weather emergency. See the “CougarAlert” section in this handbook for more information. Welfare Check A welfare check may be performed by the Collin College Police Department in conjunction with the director of student housing operations or designee if there is cause for concern for the welfare of a student resident. To report a concern or request a welfare check, contact the Collin College Police Department at 972.578.5555. Page 34