Common use of Second Weapon Clause in Contracts

Second Weapon. Troopers/sergeants may carry a second weapon on duty with prior approval by the Employer. The Trooper/Sergeant must qualify with the weapon in compliance with departmental procedures. The type and caliber of acceptable weapons will be determined by the Employer. The trooper/sergeant shall be responsible for providing and maintaining his/her second weapon. Troopers/Sergeants may carry a carbine weapon with prior approval by the Employer. The Employer shall identify a list of approved carbine weapons within six (6) months of the effective date of the Agreement. The trooper/sergeant must qualify with the weapon in compliance with departmental procedures. The types and calibers of the carbine weapon will be determined by the Employer. The trooper/sergeant shall be responsible for providing and maintaining his/her carbine weapon. The carbine weapon will be stored in accordance with the Employer’s policy. Troopers/Sergeants who intend to carry a carbine weapon shall notify the Employer of such intent in writing by July 1, 2010. Thereafter, troopers/sergeants intending to carry a carbine weapon must notify the Employer in writing by June 30th of each ensuing year and shall be allowed to carry the weapon after qualification.

Second Weapon. Troopers/sergeants may carry a second weapon on duty with prior approval by the Employer. The Trooper/Sergeant must qualify with the weapon in compliance with departmental procedures. The type and caliber of acceptable weapons will be determined by the Employer. The trooper/sergeant shall be responsible for providing and maintaining his/her second weapon. A joint committee shall be created to study the issues associated with a carbine weapon. This committee shall consist of no more than three (3) bargaining unit members and three (3) management representatives. The committee shall complete its work on or before June 30, 2010. If the committee is unable to reach consensus as demonstrated by a majority vote, the following shall be implemented on July 1, 2010: Troopers/Sergeants may carry a carbine weapon with prior approval by the Employer. The Employer shall identify a list of approved carbine weapons within six (6) months of the effective date of the Agreementagreement. The trooper/sergeant must qualify with the weapon in compliance with departmental procedures. The types and calibers of the carbine weapon will be determined by the Employer. The trooper/sergeant shall be responsible for providing and maintaining his/her carbine weapon. The carbine weapon will be stored in accordance with the Employer’s policy. Troopers/Sergeants who intend to carry a carbine weapon shall notify the Employer of such intent in writing by July 1, 2010. Thereafter, troopers/sergeants intending to carry a carbine weapon weapons must notify the Employer in writing by June 30th of each ensuing year and shall be allowed to carry the weapon after qualification.