The UVa-Wise Campus Police 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.

OUR MISSION

The mission of The University of Virginia's College at Wise Police Department is to serve and protect the campus community and to enhance the quality of life on campus.  This is achieved in conjunction with the campus community through the enforcement of laws, crime prevention activities, education and community awareness, and maintenance of accreditation.  The foundation of our Department is community serivce.  All people within our jurisdiction are served with respect and fairness.

We, The University of Virginia's College at Wise Police Department, are committed to the prevention of crime, the investigation of problems and incidents, the preservation of security, and the enforcement of all laws and College rules.  Services of the UVa-Wise Police Department are oriented to produce an environment that enables the College to implement its mission of education and public service.

OUR OFFICERS 

The University of Virginia's College at Wise Police Department consists of nine full-time law enforcement officers.  They possess the same aurthority as state and municipal police officers.  All officers are state certified through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and have the power to enforce all state and local laws.  Each officer continually undergoes training to maintain his or her state certification and professional skills.

Our Department members are:

     Steve McCoy, Chief of Police & Director of Public Safety
     Ronnie Shortt, Sergeant & Special Events Coordinator                
     Steve Maggard, Corporal
     Nichole Davis, Officer & Training Coordinator    
     Beau Boggs, Officer   
     Mike Mullins, Officer
     Jeremy Price, Officer 
     Perry Ratliff, Officer
     Kevin Yates, Officer             
     Diane Reeves, Secretary 

CONTACT US

You may stop by the Campus Police Department on the lower level of Cantrell Hall or call (276) 328-0190) on weekdays from 8 am-5 pm.

For immediate contact with an officer, you may call the COPS-line at (276) 328-COPS at any time.  Officers carry portable phones 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.  For campus emergencies, you may call the COPS-line or 911.