Campus Police

The University of Virginia's College at Wise Police Department consists of eight full-time officers trained in law enforcement. All officers are state certified through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. They are empowered to enforce all state and local laws.

The Department maintains a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week constant contact with the College community. As police officers, they are responsible for the safety and security of all visitors, students, faculty, and staff. Officers are responsible for a full range of public safety services  including all crime reports, investigations, medical and fire emergency response, and traffic control. The Campus Police also enforce laws regulating underage drinking and the use of controlled substances.

The Department maintains an ongoing relationship with the Virginia State Police, Wise County's Sheriff's Department, and the Town of Wise Police Department. This includes assistance in criminal investigations in and out of the College jurisdiction, and sharing information.

News releases are made when incidents occur that might endanger students, faculty, staff, or the general public. Any suspected criminal, suspicious persons, or other emergency situations should be reported immediately to the Campus Police so they can dispatch the appropriate emergency personnel.

Campus Police Department: (276) 328-0190
The Campus Police Department is located on the lower level of Cantrell Hall. Office hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

Emergencies: 911 or (276) 328-COPS
This portable telephone allows immediate contact with an officer, 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Campus Transport Service: (276) 328-COPS
The transport service provides on-campus transportation 24 hours per day, everyday, upon request to those who have legitimate concerns for their personal safety while on campus.

Educational Programming
The Campus Police Department offers a variety of educational programs for the campus community and in the residence halls.  Topics include drug and alcohol awareness as well as crime prevention and safety. RAD (Rape, Aggression, Defense) courses are also offered for academic credit to female students during the fall and spring semesters.

Campus Emergency Call Boxes
Seven emergency call boxes are located on campus and may be activated by pushing a button. The activated call box will automatically identify the location to the Campus Police, and the blue light on top of the call station will flash, indicating an activated alarm. The caller should give the necessary emergency information to the officer and, if possible, remain at the call box until an officer arrives. The boxes are located: behind the Theatre, between Cantrell Hall and Thompson Hall; at the commuter parking lot on the upper campus; at the top of the steps and within the Smith Stadium lot; at the top of the steps between the Library and Zehmer Hall; and in the Greear Gym upper parking lot. Tampering with these units or making false emergency calls is strictly prohibited. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.