Weapons on Campus
State law and college policy prohibits the possession or use of weapons on any portion of Porterville College property. It is a felony to possess any firearm on college property, punishable by up to four years in prison. (See California Penal code 626.09.) Possessing a concealed weapon or automatic weapons of any kind is illegal, whether on campus or in the community.
State law and college policy prohibits the possession or use of weapons such as knives with blades longer than 2.5 inches, switchblades, dirks, daggers, stun guns, BB-gun, air guns, metal knuckles, nunchaku, etc. on Porterville College property. (See California Penal Code 626.10. and Kern Community College District Board Policy: BP 3530)
Porterville College’s safety is a shared responsibility. Remember, If you see something, say something.
If you see a gun or other weapon on College property, especially if you believe the weapon is being or about to be used, contact Campus Safety immediately at 559-791-2440.
Remember to use the 5W's:
- WHO did you see
- WHAT did you see
- WHEN did you see it
- WHERE did you see it
- WHY is it suspicious
