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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 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.

Read More: University Police recaps results of recent campus community survey

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.

Read More: Dispose of unwanted medications on April 27, National Drug Take Back Day


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