The Department shall have units located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus, the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, and at such other University sites as the President may designate.

The Department may be comprised of commissioned and noncommissioned personnel. Only personnel certified by the Alaska Police Standards Council and commissioned by the President of the University may be appointed to the positions of University Public Safety Officer or University Police Officer and exercise police authority. For purposes of this Policy, "personnel certified by the Alaska Police Standards Council" includes persons who:

(1)	are eligible for, have applied for, and are awaiting notification of APSC certification;
(2)	have received prior APSC certification which has not been revoked; or
(3)	are exempt from certification under AS 18.65.280.

The Department shall operate in accordance with Regulations promulgated by the President.

Concealed Handguns

The carrying of a concealed handgun is prohibited on the property of the University, in a University office or classroom in a building not on University property or at a University sponsored activity or meeting not on University property provided appropriate notice is posted in the manner provided by law. This Policy shall not apply to a concealed handgun carried by a duly commissioned law enforcement officer in relation to the officer's law enforcement function or by a person expressly authorized by the President of the University or appropriate chancellor in extraordinary circumstances.

The possession of firearms, explosives or prohibited weapons shall be governed by Regulation.