Campus safety and security
Protecting the health and safety of faculty, staff and students is of the utmost importance to VCU. The university has several resources to assist in ensuring VCU and its surrounding communities are safe for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
VCU Police
VCU Police offer numerous ways to report crimes on campus. VCUPD also offer many services and programs designed to create a safe environment.
To report a non-emergency situation, please call (804) 828-1196 or dial 8-1196 from a university phone.
Threat Assessment Team
VCU’s Threat Assessment Team assesses and responds accordingly to any threatening behaviors and dangerous incidents involving students, faculty, or staff before escalation to violence. For additional information and the Threat Assessment Team’s mission, please see the Faculty and Staff Guide: Assisting Distressed Students
Title IX
The university remains committed to an environment free from sex and gender-based harassment. A comprehensive site devoted to supporting the needs of all individuals affected by sexual assault, harassment, relationship violence, stalking, and other forms of gender discrimination exists to explain the mission and purpose of Title IX and reporting options.
Title IX Coordinator Information:
Malorie Yeaman
Title IX Coordinator and Director of Outreach and Support
Phone: (804) 828-1347
Fax: (804) 828-7201
TDD: (804) 828-1420
yeamanm@vcu.edu
1001 Grove Avenue
Richmond VA, 23284
Building Security
VCU Police retain responsibility of building access control. Residence hall access and security information can be found in the Guide to Residential Housing.
Environmental Health and Safety
The Safety and Risk Management office maintains programs for radiation safety; chemical safety; biological safety; fire safety; and occupational safety.
Additional Resources