Nota Bene: Campus Security

Our campus flags fly at half staff this week, a symbol of sorrow and a sign of honor for those lost and injured as a result of the horrifying mass shooting that occurred in Las Vegas on Sunday. On behalf of Virginia Wesleyan University, I offer my deepest condolences to those affected by this tragic act of violence.

I had planned on sharing campus security updates with you this week, and now it feels more important than ever. It is critical that members of the campus community be aware of Virginia Wesleyan's emergency procedures and the ways in which we communicate important updates to our students, faculty and staff. Please take a moment to review the following methods of contact utilized during emergency situations:

Emergency Information
VWU email: http://mail.google.com/a/vwu.edu
Emergency website: http://www.vwu.edu/emergency/
LiveSafe Mobile App: http://www.vwu.edu/campus-security/live-safe.php
VWU social media pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Emergency Contacts
Campus Security

Emergency Number: 757.233.8888
Non-emergency Number: 757.455.3349 (day) / 757.455.3289 (evening)
DeFord Gate House: 757.455.3289

LiveSafe Mobile App: http://www.vwu.edu/campus-security/live-safe.php

Virginia Wesleyan’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for 2017 is now available online as part of the Safe and Secure brochure. This report contains information about campus security, statements about security-related campus policies, and statistical data for campus crime reports. Information on emergency response, evacuation procedures and fire safety are also included. Safe and Secure brochures are available at various offices and locations throughout campus, including the Athletics Suite, the Batten Student Center Hub, the Blocker Hall vending area, the Office of Finance and Administration, Campus Security, The Lighthouse, Hofheimer Library, Residence Life, and the Office of Student Affairs.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will offer a presentation on Run-Hide-Fight next Wednesday, October 11. In response to an active shooter or similar crisis situation, Run-Hide-Fight is a tactic promoted and supported by government agencies and emergency planners across the country. This 75-minute presentation will take place at 3:00 p.m. in Blocker Auditorium. All faculty, staff, and students are highly encouraged to attend.

Please familiarize yourself with this information. Although the University takes every precaution to ensure the safety of its students, faculty and staff, we still ask our campus community to do your part in exercising caution on campus and off.

Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions or concerns.