Personal Safety

VSU Police Emergency Number (804) 524-5411
VSU Police Non-Emergency Number (804) 524-5360

Safety Tips

On-Campus

• Report any suspicious activity to VSU Police @ (804) 524-5411 or dial 911
• Be familiar with your surroundings, know your route and the quickest way to get help
• Walk in groups or with a friend, if you see someone at risk, call for help immediately
• Never leave valuables unsecured or in your vehicle
• Know the location of emergency call boxes (blue light) on campus
• Do not prop open doors at Residence Halls
• Do not ignore RAVE Alert messages, as they may contain important information
• Report a crime by calling VSU Police at (804) 524-5411 or email police@vsu.edu or anonymous reporting at confidentialrptg@vsu.edu

Off-Campus (University Apartments at Ettrick)

• Report any suspicious activity to VSU Police @ (804) 524-5411 or dial 911
• Do not loan door keys to anyone
• Keep doors and windows secured at all times
• When entering through the entry gate, do not let strangers in behind you
• Do not allow strangers in your apartment
• If door keys have been lost or stolen, notify Residence Life and Housing immediately
• Do not walk alone at night, walk in groups or with a friend
• Report a crime by calling VSU Police at (804) 524-5411 or email police@vsu.edu or anonymous reporting at confidentialrptg@vsu.edu

Remember: If you See Something, Say Something

Download the RAVE Guardian App. The RAVE Guardian allows you to submit tips to the police and one touch emergency calls.