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Yes, they can as long as it's not a private college on or off duty they are protected by the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 (LEOSA). If it is a private college they must get permission from the administers and if there asked to take it off they have to do so.

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The answer depends on department policy, but generally speaking any police officer is entitled to carry a weapon off duty.

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