In conformance with the existing law, University of Hawai‘i faculty, staff, and students are not permitted to manufacture, distribute, possess, use, dispense or be under the influence of illegal drugs and/or alcohol as prohibited by state and federal law, at university-sponsored or approved events or on university property or in buildings used by the University for education, research or recreational programs. Consistent with its mission, the University will cooperate with law enforcement agencies responsible for enforcing laws related to the use of illegal drugs and alcohol. Students found in violation shall be subject to the provisions of the student conduct code. Faculty and staff found in violation are subject to disciplinary action as provided in collective bargaining agreements, University policy, and other applicable State laws and rules.
The University recognizes that substance abuse is a complex problem that is not easily resolved solely by personal effort and may require professional assistance and/or treatment. Students, faculty and staff members with substance abuse problems are encouraged to take advantage of available diagnostic, referral, counseling, and prevention services. The University will not excuse misconduct by employees and students whose judgment is impaired due to substance abuse.
The purchase, possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is regulated by state law. Students are expected to know and abide by state law and by University rules and regulations governing the use and consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus. Students are referred to the Board of Regents policy, executive policies and campus guidelines regulating the use and consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus.
Students are not permitted to be under the influence of, possess, manufacture, distribute, or sell illicit drugs, as prohibited by state law, at university-sponsored or approved events, on university property or in buildings used by the University for its educational or recreational programs. Reasonable suspicion of possession or use of illegal drugs and substances on campus may subject the students involved to investigation.
Sanctions that may be imposed on violators of the alcohol and drug-related sections of the Student Conduct Code include disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, or rescission of grades or degree. Copies of the full text of the code are available online and in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
School-sponsored activities on campus that involve either the serving or selling of alcoholic beverages must be in compliance with applicable college/university policies and State laws.
Copies of policies governing the possession, consumption, serving, and sale of alcoholic beverages on the Windward Community College campus are available in the Office of Student Affairs.
Weapons
The possession or the carrying of any weapon by any person, except a law enforcement officer, is strictly prohibited on Windward Community College property.
Hawai‘i Revised Statutes definition of a deadly weapon is any dirk, dagger, blackjack, slug shot, metal knuckles, pistol, or any other deadly or dangerous weapon. HRS §134-51, Deadly Weapons: prohibitions. The offense is a Misdemeanor unless used in a commission of a crime when it will be classified as a C Felony.
Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 134
Windward Community College Security in conjunction with the Honolulu Police Department will forbid entry on or remaining on Windward CC property while possessing or carrying weapons in violation of Hawai‘i Revised Statutes.
§134-31, Restriction on possession, sale, gift, or delivery of electric guns. It shall be unlawful for any person, including a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or license dealer, to possess, offer for sale, hold for sale, sell, give, lend, or deliver any electric gun.
§134-25, Place to keep pistol or revolver. Firearms shall be confined to the possessor’s place of business, residence, or sojourn and can be transported between these locations unloaded and in an enclosed container. Other places firearm can be carried is to a place of repair, target range, licensed dealer’s place of business, organized firearms show, police station, sanctioned hunting or firearm use training or instruction. The offense if a Class B Felony.
§134-24, Place to keep unloaded firearms other than pistols and revolvers. The offense is a Class C Felony.
§134-26, Carrying or possessing a loaded firearm on a public highway. The offense is a Class B Felony.
§134-27, Place to keep ammunition, the offense is a Misdemeanor.
Windward Community College security in conjunction with the Honolulu Police Department will forbid entry on or remaining on Windward CC property while possessing or carrying weapons in violation of Hawai‘i Revised Statutes.