SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Evangel University security officers will now carry guns as a result of a unanimous vote by the university’s board of directors.
Evangel Director of Security Gene Thomlinson said the guns are just a precaution, as the campus does not normally experience many problems, according to KSPR.
The start-up costs for the program will be $20,000. To offset that cost, a $10 per year security fee will be implemented.
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Currently, Evangel security officers do not have arresting powers. In the event of an extreme emergency, they will still be required to call Springfield police for back-up.
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