The city of Virginia Beach prohibits employees from carrying "any weapon" while working or on city property, unless authorized by a supervisor. The city policy notes: "The prohibition against possession of a weapon applies even if a member has a permit to carry a concealed weapon." FAMILY OF VIRGINIA BEACH SHOOTING VICTIM CALLS FOR EXTERNAL INVESTIGATIONAn employee violating the policy would not be in violation of the law -- but they would be breaking rules set by their place of employment. "Employees who violate this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including dismissal," the city policy states. VIRGINIA BEACH POLICE ZERO IN ON SHOOTER'S WEAPONS CACHE AND JOB BACKGROUNDIn Virginia Beach, the murders took place in an area that required an employee keycard to access, so anyone with authorization to enter was required to be disarmed.

Source: Fox News June 14, 2019 17:45 UTC