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F. When a non-uniformed or off-duty armed law
enforcement officer is on campus and staff is
uncertain of his or her identity or status, Security
must be notified and a tactful and coordinated
inquiry will be completed by Security. Security
staff will verify the identity of the subject and
question him/her regarding his/her current
employment status through an identification
check to ensure that the legal requirements
are met to allow his/her armed status. Any
uncertainty by Security staff will result in
contacting the Frederick Police Department at
301-600-2102.
G. Personal self-defense items containing mace
or pepper spray shall not be deemed to be
a weapon for the purposes of this Policy and
Procedures when its use and possession are
reasonable, appropriate, and clearly for the
purpose of self-defense.
IV. Procedures
Any suspected violations of this Policy and
Procedures must be immediately reported to
College Security at (301) 846-2453 or (301) 606-
7716, extension 4444 from any campus phone, or
by activating any of the College emergency phone
poles. If the suspected violation is an emergency or
constitutes criminal behavior, it should be reported
immediately to the Frederick Police Department
by dialing 9-1-1 and reported to College Security.
College personnel will work with local law
enforcement to immediately ensure the safety and
security of the College community.
A. Violations by an Employee – Upon a report
of an alleged violation by an employee of this
Policy and Procedures, the Director of Public
Safety and Security will initiate an investigation,
in consultation with the employee’s supervisor,
Senior Leader, and the Associate Vice President
for Human Resources. Any employee involved
in any investigation must fully cooperate.
Employees found in violation of this Policy and
Procedures are subject to disciplinary action per
the Employee Misconduct Policy and Procedures.
B. Violations by a Student – Upon a report of
an alleged violation by a student of this Policy
and Procedures, the Director of Public Safety
and Security or his/her designee will initiate an
investigation with the Associate Vice President/
Dean of Students in accordance with the Code
of Student Conduct Policy and Procedures.
Students found in violation of this Policy and
Procedures are subject to an interim suspension
and other disciplinary action which may include
a wide variety of sanctions up to and including
expulsion from the College and/or referral to the
Frederick Police Department.
C. Violations by Visitors and Guests – Upon a
report of an alleged violation by a visitor or guest
of this Policy and Procedures, the Director of
Public Safety and Security or his/her designee
may remove the individual from the College
and/or permanently bar him/her from College
facilities and/or refer the incident to the Frederick
Police Department in accordance with the Code
of Conduct for Visitors and Guests Policy and
Procedures.
D. Exceptions for the possession, storage,
or display of weapons for instructional,
demonstrative or theatrical purposes may
be granted in limited circumstances. Written
requests for such exceptions must be made at
least five workdays (Monday through Friday,
not including weekends, holidays, or days the
College is closed) in advance to the appropriate
Senior Leader. The Senior Leader will then
forward the consent form to the Director of
Public Safety and Security for final review; a
copy of the approved/disapproved form will
be returned to the requestor. If approved,
immediately prior to the demonstration,
the unloaded weapon will be inspected by
appropriately trained security staff.
Writing Requirements
FCC recognizes that the ability to write clearly and
concisely is essential to the personal and professional
success of all educated people. Therefore, the college
is committed to providing instructional opportunities
and services necessary to help achieve competence
in writing.
Students can expect to write in any course offered
by the college. Grades on papers in college courses
will be influenced by the student’s ability to meet
minimal writing standards.
The minimal standards for written work submitted in
all courses are as follows:
1. All written work must demonstrate skills in
presenting material in a clear and logical manner.
2. All written work must demonstrate appropriate,
college-level word choice.
3. All written work must demonstrate competence in
grammar, punctuation and spelling.