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WVU Police adds two motorcycles to vehicle fleet
To enhance campus safety, the West Virginia University Police Department is putting its officers on two wheels.
Read More: WVU Police adds two motorcycles to vehicle fleetUniversity Police hosting self-defense training on Oct. 14
Join us for an open P.R.O.T.E.C.T. training to learn valuable self-defense techniques.
Read More: University Police hosting self-defense training on Oct. 14Pedestrian Safety Month tips and reminders
We are committed to pedestrian safety across our campus and keeping our fellow Mountaineers safe.
Read More: Pedestrian Safety Month tips and remindersStudents reminded of important City of Morgantown ordinances
To help Morgantown be a great place to live, the city has ordinances that apply to everyone, including college students, when within city limits.
Read More: Students reminded of important City of Morgantown ordinancesWVU releases annual Clery Act report
In 2023, decreases were recorded for reported rapes, fondlings, aggravated assaults, burglaries, drug abuse arrests and citations, drug abuse referrals and liquor law referrals compared with the previous year.
Read More: WVU releases annual Clery Act reportRequest UPD officer presence at campus events
UPD offers support for a minimum of three hours per event at an hourly rate of $41.50 per hour for campus police officers or $25 per hour for campus safety officers.
Read More: Request UPD officer presence at campus eventsLock up your residence before you leave and more safety tips
Use our top safety tips and reminders to ensure you stay safe on campus.
Read More: Lock up your residence before you leave and more safety tipsRegister for self-defense training
UPD will host the semester’s first open P.R.O.T.E.C.T. training on Monday (Sept. 16) from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Student Health Building, Room 101, located near the Student Rec Center.
Read More: Register for self-defense trainingUniversity Police offers free training resources; hosts self-defense training on Sept. 16
We offeer a variety of free training resources designed to provide you with information and tools to protect yourself in case of emergency.
Read More: University Police offers free training resources; hosts self-defense training on Sept. 16UPD reminds community members of wellness check services
In the event you are concerned for someone’s mental or physical well-being, call UPD at 304-293-3136 to request a wellness check.
Read More: UPD reminds community members of wellness check servicesUPD launches online safety training for students and employees
Access the new online safety module to gain critical knowledge and skills to enhance your safety in a variety of situations.
Read More: UPD launches online safety training for students and employeesFootball game day safety and sportsmanship reminders
We are looking forward to cheering on the Mountaineers with you this football season! Let's make sure we celebrate responsibly.
Read More: Football game day safety and sportsmanship remindersWVU Police officer works to show positive side of policing
UPD officer Brandon Moser enjoys working in a community-oriented department and showing the campus community a more friendly side of policing.
Read More: WVU Police officer works to show positive side of policingUPD shares pedestrian, driver and bicycle safety tips
With a campus as large as ours, people use many modes of transportation to travel to and from class, work and other activities. Use these tips to stay as safe as possible.
Read More: UPD shares pedestrian, driver and bicycle safety tipsReturning students: check your residence upon return to campus
Remember to thoroughly inspect all areas of your residence, especially if you are returning to the same residence from last year and left belongings there over the summer.
Read More: Returning students: check your residence upon return to campusA letter from the University Police Chief; safety reminders for the academic year
As we look ahead to another academic year, UPD remains committed to providing a safe environment for all to live, learn and work.
Read More: A letter from the University Police Chief; safety reminders for the academic yearUPD welcomes new K-9 to explosives detection unit
Chuck, a yellow Labrador retriever born in February 2023, joined the department this month to serve as a specially trained explosives detection K-9.
Read More: UPD welcomes new K-9 to explosives detection unitRetired UPD K9 remembered for 12 years of service
The University Police Department remembers K9 Ginger, who retired and passed away in April after a courageous battle with cancer.
Read More: Retired UPD K9 remembered for 12 years of serviceUPD increasing traffic patrols in high pedestrian traffic areas
As part of continued efforts to discourage distracted driving and ensure drivers obey traffic laws, the University Police Department is heightening its traffic patrols in high pedestrian traffic areas across campus and other areas of concern.
Read More: UPD increasing traffic patrols in high pedestrian traffic areasUniversity Police holding self-defense training on April 22
Students, faculty, staff and Morgantown community members are invited to join University Police for a P.R.O.T.E.C.T. training on Monday, April 22, to learn valuable self-defense techniques.
Read More: University Police holding self-defense training on April 22University Police recaps results of recent campus community survey
After reviewing the results of its latest survey to gauge our community’s perception of safety at WVU, the WVU Police Department shares its key findings and specific actions it plans to take to continue to improve the safety of our community.
Read More: University Police recaps results of recent campus community surveyDispose of unwanted medications on April 27, National Drug Take Back Day
A medication disposal kiosk will be available all day in the lobby of the WVU Police Department office, located at 992 Elmer Prince Drive in Morgantown. Just stop by and drop your medication in the box.
Read More: Dispose of unwanted medications on April 27, National Drug Take Back DayUniversity 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.
Read More: University Police hosting active shooter trainings throughout April for employeesUniversity 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.
Read More: University Police holding self-defense training open to campus communityUniversity 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.
Read More: University Police receives awards in emergency management, storm readiness and traffic safetyShare your thoughts with University Police
In an effort to gauge the campus community’s perception of safety on our campus, all faculty, staff, students, parents and community members are invited to complete a survey for the University Police Department.
Read More: Share your thoughts with University PoliceDispose of unwanted medications on Oct. 28, National Drug Take Back Day
The WVU Police Department encourages you to safely dispose of any unwanted medications on National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 28.
Read More: Dispose of unwanted medications on Oct. 28, National Drug Take Back DayWVU releases annual Clery Act report
As the West Virginia University Police Department continues to focus on community policing, the latest Clery Act report shows declines in campus drug and alcohol arrests and citations, but increases in reports of some other crimes.
Read More: WVU releases annual Clery Act reportUniversity Police Chief provides game day safety tips and reminders
As you participate in game day and any festivities that may follow, please remember to celebrate responsibly.
Read More: University Police Chief provides game day safety tips and remindersUniversity Police Chief welcomes students to campus, provides safety reminders
With the start of a new academic year, the West Virginia University Police Department shares information to further enhance your safety on our campus.
Read More: University Police Chief welcomes students to campus, provides safety remindersMeet University Police’s Campus Safety Officer Team
As part of continuing efforts to promote public safety across the Morgantown campus, the West Virginia University Police Department recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its campus safety officer team.
Read More: Meet University Police’s Campus Safety Officer TeamSafety supports available to campus community
WVU is committed to providing a safe learning, working and living environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. In emergency situations, every second counts. That’s why it’s important to think about what you should do ahead of time.
Read More: Safety supports available to campus communityTraining exercises underway for University Police
As part of their commitment to fostering a safe environment for the campus community, members of the WVU Police Department are holding on-campus training exercises for officers from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this week at Arnold Hall Annex and Apartments.
Read More: Training exercises underway for University PoliceWVU urges caution, issues Community Notice after recent shooting incidents in downtown Morgantown
West Virginia University Police urge members of the campus community to use caution and be vigilant after two shooting incidents off campus in downtown Morgantown Oct. 30 and Nov. 5.
Read More: WVU urges caution, issues Community Notice after recent shooting incidents in downtown MorgantownWVU Police holding on-campus training exercises today
As part of our commitment to foster a safe environment for our campus community, the West Virginia University Police Department will hold on-campus training exercises for its officers as well as the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department today (Oct. 24).
Read More: WVU Police holding on-campus training exercises todayWVU releases annual Clery Act report
The return to more normal campus operations at West Virginia University following COVID-19 restrictions in the previous year is reflected in the latest Clery Act report, showing increased crime reporting for 2021 in many categories.
Read More: WVU releases annual Clery Act report