Do any of you have a procedure in place for when someone enters the library with a gun -(in a non-threatening way, of course!) ? I've been told quite a few years ago to call 911 and have the police come to check permits and such. This certainly doesn't sound like the best, least inflammatory way to handle it, but I don't know of something better. What do you think? -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*
We had our first open carry a few weeks ago. We have local law enforcement numbers at the desk. Our Chief of Police asked to be called even though it might be a non threatening case. Told us to call 911 only if the subject is combative and or brandishing the weapon. Once the weapon is unholstered you should call 911. Hope this helps. Carol DeBoer Circulation Supervisor Henika District Library 149 S. Main Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891 waycd@henikalibrary.org ---------- Original Message ----------- From: Perri Saunders <p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> To: michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:50:24 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] guns in the library
Do any of you have a procedure in place for when someone enters the library with a gun -(in a non-threatening way, of course!) ?
I've been told quite a few years ago to call 911 and have the police come to check permits and such. This certainly doesn't sound like the best, least inflammatory way to handle it, but I don't know of something better.
What do you think?
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Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us
Brighten the corner where you are. ------- End of Original Message -------
Perri Saunders, No doubt there will be those who disagree, but our staff has been instructed to call the police (in our case "dispatch" as opposed to 911), describe the situation and then ask that an officer stop by to check out the person. That's not a violation of his/her "rights," in my opinion. You're simply trying to make certain your library provides a safe environ- ment for all. Non gun-toters have "rights," too. Sincerely, Don Donald E. Worrell, Jr., Director Mount Clemens Public Library 150 Cass Avenue Mount Clemens, MI 48043 586.469.6662 dworrell2@comcast.net mtclib.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Perri Saunders" <p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> To: "michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 10:50:24 AM Subject: [Michlib-l] guns in the library Do any of you have a procedure in place for when someone enters the library with a gun -(in a non-threatening way, of course!) ? I've been told quite a few years ago to call 911 and have the police come to check permits and such. This certainly doesn't sound like the best, least inflammatory way to handle it, but I don't know of something better. What do you think? -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.* _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
Donald Worrell <dworrell2@comcast.net> 4/19/2016 11:28 AM >>> Perri Saunders, No doubt there will be those who disagree, but our staff has been instructed to call the police (in our case "dispatch" as opposed to 911), describe the situation and then ask that an officer stop by to check out the person. That's not a violation of his/her "rights," in my opinion. You're simply
Thats what the East Lansing Public Library has been instructed to do too. Thanks, Kristin Kristin Shelley, Director East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823 517-319-6913 (office) 517-420-0340 (cell) trying to make certain your library provides a safe environ- ment for all. Non gun-toters have "rights," too. Sincerely, Don Donald E. Worrell, Jr., Director Mount Clemens Public Library 150 Cass Avenue Mount Clemens, MI 48043 586.469.6662 dworrell2@comcast.net mtclib.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Perri Saunders" <p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> To: "michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 10:50:24 AM Subject: [Michlib-l] guns in the library Do any of you have a procedure in place for when someone enters the library with a gun -(in a non-threatening way, of course!) ? I've been told quite a few years ago to call 911 and have the police come to check permits and such. This certainly doesn't sound like the best, least inflammatory way to handle it, but I don't know of something better. What do you think? -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.* _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l _________________________________ East Lansing e-news is just a click away. Sign up to receive East Lansing's Dialog e-newsletter and other e-publications. Just visit http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/news today!
That is Troy Library's procedure as well. Cathleen Russ | Library Director Troy Public Library |510 W. Big Beaver, Troy, MI 48084 | Office: 248.524.3544 |troypl.org "We believe a strong community embraces diversity, promotes innovation, and encourages collaboration. We strive to lead by example within the region. We do this because we want everyone to choose Troy as their community for life. We believe in doing government the best." -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Donald Worrell Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 11:29 AM To: Perri Saunders <p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> Cc: michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] guns in the library Perri Saunders, No doubt there will be those who disagree, but our staff has been instructed to call the police (in our case "dispatch" as opposed to 911), describe the situation and then ask that an officer stop by to check out the person. That's not a violation of his/her "rights," in my opinion. You're simply trying to make certain your library provides a safe environ- ment for all. Non gun-toters have "rights," too. Sincerely, Don Donald E. Worrell, Jr., Director Mount Clemens Public Library 150 Cass Avenue Mount Clemens, MI 48043 586.469.6662 dworrell2@comcast.net mtclib.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Perri Saunders" <p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> To: "michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 10:50:24 AM Subject: [Michlib-l] guns in the library Do any of you have a procedure in place for when someone enters the library with a gun -(in a non-threatening way, of course!) ? I've been told quite a few years ago to call 911 and have the police come to check permits and such. This certainly doesn't sound like the best, least inflammatory way to handle it, but I don't know of something better. What do you think? -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.* _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
Ditto for GDL. Procedure: If you see a gun contact police. David Conklin Director Genesee District Library (810) 230-3335 Office (810) 732-1161 Fax dconklin@thegdl.org Genesee District Library Headquarters 4195 W. Pasadena Avenue Flint, MI 48504 -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Cathleen A Russ Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 12:55 PM To: 'Donald Worrell' <dworrell2@comcast.net>; Perri Saunders <p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> Cc: michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] guns in the library That is Troy Library's procedure as well. Cathleen Russ | Library Director Troy Public Library |510 W. Big Beaver, Troy, MI 48084 | Office: 248.524.3544 |troypl.org "We believe a strong community embraces diversity, promotes innovation, and encourages collaboration. We strive to lead by example within the region. We do this because we want everyone to choose Troy as their community for life. We believe in doing government the best." -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Donald Worrell Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 11:29 AM To: Perri Saunders <p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> Cc: michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] guns in the library Perri Saunders, No doubt there will be those who disagree, but our staff has been instructed to call the police (in our case "dispatch" as opposed to 911), describe the situation and then ask that an officer stop by to check out the person. That's not a violation of his/her "rights," in my opinion. You're simply trying to make certain your library provides a safe environ- ment for all. Non gun-toters have "rights," too. Sincerely, Don Donald E. Worrell, Jr., Director Mount Clemens Public Library 150 Cass Avenue Mount Clemens, MI 48043 586.469.6662 dworrell2@comcast.net mtclib.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Perri Saunders" <p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> To: "michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 10:50:24 AM Subject: [Michlib-l] guns in the library Do any of you have a procedure in place for when someone enters the library with a gun -(in a non-threatening way, of course!) ? I've been told quite a few years ago to call 911 and have the police come to check permits and such. This certainly doesn't sound like the best, least inflammatory way to handle it, but I don't know of something better. What do you think? -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.* _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
Manchester District Library reflects White Lake's policy as well. We did have an older gentleman who would come in with a side arm. Our police department was notified and spoke with him. Not sure what was said, but he does not bring his gun in any longer. When we call 911, we were told to tell dispatch it was a non-emergency call, and then tell them what the situation is. Good luck. Hate guns in the library. Kathy On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 4:05 PM, David Conklin <dconklin@thegdl.org> wrote:
Ditto for GDL. Procedure: If you see a gun contact police.
David Conklin Director Genesee District Library
(810) 230-3335 Office (810) 732-1161 Fax dconklin@thegdl.org
Genesee District Library Headquarters 4195 W. Pasadena Avenue Flint, MI 48504
-----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Cathleen A Russ Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 12:55 PM To: 'Donald Worrell' <dworrell2@comcast.net>; Perri Saunders < p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> Cc: michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] guns in the library
That is Troy Library's procedure as well.
Cathleen Russ | Library Director Troy Public Library |510 W. Big Beaver, Troy, MI 48084 | Office: 248.524.3544 |troypl.org
"We believe a strong community embraces diversity, promotes innovation, and encourages collaboration. We strive to lead by example within the region. We do this because we want everyone to choose Troy as their community for life. We believe in doing government the best."
-----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Donald Worrell Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 11:29 AM To: Perri Saunders <p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> Cc: michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] guns in the library
Perri Saunders, No doubt there will be those who disagree, but our staff has been instructed to call the police (in our case "dispatch" as opposed to 911), describe the situation and then ask that an officer stop by to check out the person. That's not a violation of his/her "rights," in my opinion. You're simply trying to make certain your library provides a safe environ- ment for all. Non gun-toters have "rights," too. Sincerely, Don
Donald E. Worrell, Jr., Director Mount Clemens Public Library 150 Cass Avenue Mount Clemens, MI 48043 586.469.6662 dworrell2@comcast.net mtclib.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Perri Saunders" <p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> To: "michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2016 10:50:24 AM Subject: [Michlib-l] guns in the library
Do any of you have a procedure in place for when someone enters the library with a gun -(in a non-threatening way, of course!) ?
I've been told quite a few years ago to call 911 and have the police come to check permits and such. This certainly doesn't sound like the best, least inflammatory way to handle it, but I don't know of something better.
What do you think?
-- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders@woodlands.lib.mi.us> *
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