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Weapons in the Library

Weapons in the Library

2023-09-15T14:00:00Z 2023-09-15T15:30:00Z Weapons in the Library

How do the Michigan laws regarding weapons affect Michigan Public Libraries? How can a library comply with applicable laws and still maintain a safe public space and a safe workplace? This session will discuss various Michigan and Federal weapons laws and how those laws impact public library operations and policies.

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify Michigan State and Federal laws concerning firearms, knives, and other potentially harmful and regulated items that may come into the library.
  • Determine how certain laws can provide a framework for reasonable weapons policies.
  • Identify the differences between weapons policies for patrons and employee weapons policies.
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Event Date

Start: September 15, 2023 10:00 AM

End: September 15, 2023 11:30 AM

How do the Michigan laws regarding weapons affect Michigan Public Libraries? How can a library comply with applicable laws and still maintain a safe public space and a safe workplace? This session will discuss various Michigan and Federal weapons laws and how those laws impact public library operations and policies.

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify Michigan State and Federal laws concerning firearms, knives, and other potentially harmful and regulated items that may come into the library.
  • Determine how certain laws can provide a framework for reasonable weapons policies.
  • Identify the differences between weapons policies for patrons and employee weapons policies.
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