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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.

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University 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.

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Pedestrian Safety Month tips and reminders

We are committed to pedestrian safety across our campus and keeping our fellow Mountaineers safe.

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Students 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.

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WVU 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.

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Request 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.

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Register 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.

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University 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.

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UPD 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.

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UPD 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.

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Football 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.

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WVU 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.

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UPD 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.

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Returning 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.

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A 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.

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UPD 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.

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Retired 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.

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UPD 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.

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University 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.

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University 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.

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Dispose 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.

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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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Share 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.

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Dispose 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.

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WVU 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.

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University 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.

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University 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.

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Meet 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.

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Safety 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.

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Training 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.

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WVU 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.

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WVU 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).

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WVU 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.

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