This concealed weapons policy of a large hospital with 10,000+ employees is written to apply to not only employees, but also those visiting the hospital.You are free to use or adapt this sample policy, which was contributed by the security community, for use in your own organization (but not for re-publication or for-profit use).Concealed Weapons PolicyEmployees of [Hospital] are forbidden from carrying and possessing weapons of any kind while on Hospital premises.Weapons are defined by [Hospital] as any kind of gun, knife or blade over three inches in length. Any other tool that serves to cause harm to another person is also considered a weapon.The Hospital policy applies to employees, medical staff members, patients and families, vendors, volunteers, visitors and any other individuals entering any of our facilities. Signs are posted at all main entrances stating that concealed weapons are prohibited on our properties.The Hospital policy applies whether or not an employee possesses a concealed weapons permit or is allowed by State law to possess a weapon.Possession of a weapon may be authorized by [Hospital’s] director to allow certain security personnel to ensure the safety and security of certain visitors or employees. Only the director, or a designee, may authorize the carrying of or use of a weapon.Employees who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary actions, up to and including employment termination. Any visitor who knowingly violates the posted prohibition or refuses to leave after being informed of the policy may be arrested for criminal trespass. Get more sample security policies from CSO. Related content news Is China waging a cyber war with Taiwan? Nation-state hacking groups based in China have sharply ramped up cyberattacks against Taiwan this year, according to multiple reports. By Gagandeep Kaur Dec 01, 2023 4 mins Cyberattacks Government Government news Apple patches info-stealing, zero day bugs in iPads and Macs The vulnerabilities that can allow the leaking of sensitive information and enable arbitrary code execution have had exploitations in the wild. By Shweta Sharma Dec 01, 2023 3 mins Zero-day vulnerability feature The CSO guide to top security conferences Tracking postponements, cancellations, and conferences gone virtual — CSO Online’s calendar of upcoming security conferences makes it easy to find the events that matter the most to you. By CSO Staff Dec 01, 2023 6 mins Technology Industry IT Skills Events news Conti-linked ransomware takes in $107 million in ransoms: Report A ransomware campaign linked to the ostensibly defunct Conti malware group has targeted mostly US businesses, in a costly series of attacks. By Jon Gold Nov 30, 2023 4 mins Ransomware Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe