Concealed Carry Law and Awareness Deputy Chief James Anguiano

Concealed Carry Law and Awareness Deputy Chief James Anguiano University of Kansas Police Department

Concealed Carry Law and Awareness

History of Concealed Carry in Kansas • Personal and Family Protection Act January 2007 • Over 100,000 CCW permits issued state wide. • In Douglas County, KS 2525 permits have been issued. • Since July 1, 2015 permits were no longer required.

Signage

KANSAS PERSONAL AND FAMILY PROTECTION ACT: K.S.A. 75-7c20. • As a public institution, the University of Kansas must follow the Kansas concealed carry law. Changes to the law can only come through the state legislative process. • Thestate does not permit open or concealed carry of other firearms - such as rifles, shotguns, or fully automatic weapons - into state buildings marked with approved Kansas Attorney General signage. • By federal regulation, individuals with a nonimmigrant visa may not possess or receive firearms or ammunition

https://concealedcarry.ku.edu/

University of Kansas Rave Guardian Available on The App Store for Android and Apple phones

KU Public Safety • Added 3 officers to the Police Division • Added 3 officers to the Safety and Security Division • When in doubt call (be descriptive that will help us with response. • Jayhawk Guardian App • Alerts Page

Active Shooter/ Threat

Attacks are increasing • 6.4 incidents annual average from 2000 – 2006 • 16.4 incidents annual average from 2007 – 2013 • FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin. Active Shooter Events from 2000 to 2013, Active Shooter Incidents in the United States in 2014 and 2015

Preparedness • Attend a workshop or training session. • Use different entries and exits. • What do you have in your space to hide and secure yourself. • If you need to fight, what are you prepared to do to the assailant.

Notifications • Utilize your university’s notification systems. • If you are social media follow your university’s social media sites.

De-escalation and Crisis Communication Verbal de-escalation is what we use during a situation in an attempt to prevent a conflict with another person. This will NOT teach you: How to break-up fights Techniques for use with out of control or violent people Or anything else that might get you hurt! Physical force is NEVER recommended.

What stereotypes might people attribute to these individuals?

Verbal De-escalation Tactics • Some Tactics are: • Simply listening • Empathizing with the other person • Re-focusing the other person on something positive • Giving helpful choices • Distracting the other person • Motivating the other person • Setting limits

S-A-V-E-S SPACE ASSERTIVE POSTURE VOICE STEADY EYE CONTACT SAFE STANCE

De-escalating Positively • Use positive and helpful statements such as: • “I want to help you!” • “Please tell me more so I better understand how to help you.” • “Let’s call Mr. Smith … I know he would be able to help with this…” • “Ms. Jones handles this for our department, let’s ask her what she thinks about this situation … She is always willing to help!” • Put yourself on his/her side of finding a solution to the problem

Thank You Deputy Chief James Anguiano University of Kansas Public Safety Office KU Police 1501 Crestline Dr. Lawrence, Ks. janguiano@ku.edu 785-864-5900 KU PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE @KUPublicSafety

Concealed Carry Law and Awareness Deputy Chief James Anguiano