Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Albuquerque, New Mexico ...

Alcohol and Illegal Drug Abuse PreventionSIPI has developed a program to prevent the illicit use of drugs and the abuse ofalcohol by students and employees. The program provides services related tothe prevention of drug use and abuse, including dissemination of information andmaterials, educational programs, counseling services, referrals, and collegedisciplinary actions.SIPI staff coordinates the college’s Drug-Free School Program activities. Theseactivities are voluntary, and include:‣ Alcohol and Drug Education‣ Counseling Services‣ Referral Services‣ Disciplinary ActionsStudents should refer to their Student Handbook for more information. FederalEmployees should consult their Federal Employee Handbook.Drug-Free WorkplaceIn accordance with Executive Order 12564, Drug-Free Federal Workplace, datedSeptember 15 th , 1986, SIPI’s policy was issued September 19, 1989, infulfillment of federal requirements. This policy prohibits the unlawful use ofcontrolled substances in the workplace, provides penalties for employeesconvicted of drug-related violations on the job, and establishes employeeawareness and counseling resources. The entire policy statement is located inthe office of SIPI’s Vice President of College Operations.WeaponsIn accordance with 41 CFR 102-74.440, Federal law prohibits the possession offirearms or other dangerous weapons in Federal facilities and Federal courtfacilities by all persons not specifically authorized by 18 USC 930.The term ''dangerous weapon'' is defined under 18 USC 930(g)2 as a weapon,device, instrument, material, or substance, animate or inanimate, that is used for,or is readily capable of, causing death or serious bodily injury, except that suchterm does not include a pocket knife with a blade of less than 2 1/2 inches inlength.- 12 -