[Libs-Or] Public Policy

[Sami Pierson]

We just recently went through this.  I was told by our police chief and 
City Manager (former chief of police) that since OR is an open carry 
state we can't ban weapons from coming in.  But if they take an action 
with them, ie. take it out of the holster, then something can happen 
(too late at that point in my opinion).  So in our code of conduct it is 
stated  "Possessing a weapon, except as allowed by state law".
On 3/30/2016 7:12 AM, Oregon Trail Library District Director wrote:
> Good morning everyone,
>
> We have a new policy for appropriate library use. It includes this as 
> not allowed on Oregon Trail Library District property.
>
>   * Carrying firearms and dangerous weapons of any type (except by law
>     enforcement officers).
>
> I was told yesterday by a board member, via a city police officer, 
> that banning firearms on public property is illegal. Does anyone else 
> have this in their policies or know if it is illegal to ban firearms 
> on public property?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kathy Street, MLS
> Library Director
> Oregon Trail Library District
> 541-481-3365
>
>
>
>
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Sami

Samantha K. Pierson
Library Director
Coos Bay Public Library
525 Anderson
Coos Bay, OR 97420
541-269-1101 x229
http://coosbaylibrary.org

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