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The University Police Department’s ultimate goal is to provide a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. We are committed to hearing your voice and taking action to provide the transparency and accountability our community deserves. Need help? Contact us at 304-293-2677.

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Safety is Always Our Top Priority.

We strive to foster a safe environment for our University community.

Meet the University Police Department

The West Virginia University Police Department has served our campus community since 1961. Through training, community policing and additional safety resources, UPD officers are committed to providing our students, faculty, staff and visitors with a safe environment.


Daily Crime and Fire Log

The Crime and Fire Log includes incidents reported to University Police throughout the past 90 days.

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Announcements

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University Police hosting active shooter trainings throughout April for employees

To provide more training opportunities on emergency procedures in response to recent feedback from our campus community, the University Police Department invites faculty and staff to attend active shooter trainings on select dates throughout April.

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University Police holding self-defense training open to campus community

Students, faculty and staff are invited to join University Police for a P.R.O.T.E.C.T. training on Monday, March 25, to learn valuable self-defense techniques.

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University Police receives awards in emergency management, storm readiness and traffic safety

The University Police Department has recently been recognized for its excellence in a variety of critical safety areas, including emergency management, storm readiness and traffic safety.

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Campus Community Trainings

Learn more about these in-person trainings offered by University Police.

Active Shooter

This course was developed to provide the public with guidance on how to prepare for and respond to active shooter crisis situations.

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P.R.O.T.E.C.T.

This course was developed to provide the public with the skills needed to recognize threats and use self-defense techniques when in danger.

Learn More: P.R.O.T.E.C.T.

Verbal De-escalation

This course was developed to provide the public with the skills needed to successfully mitigate tense situations during conflicts.

Learn More: Verbal De-escalation