The mission of the University Safety Committee is to address safety awareness across the Virginia Commonwealth University community and to promote safe behavior practices among students, staff and faculty. The committee focuses on the education and prevention of violence working collaboratively with units on campus to achieve this purpose.
Members of the University Safety Committee are appointed by the Provost and serve two year terms. Interested members of the campus community may also serve as at large committee members during the course of any academic year.
Members serving on the committee include representatives from the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Services, VCU Police, Human Resources, Residential Life and Housing, Staff Senate, Faculty Senate, student governments, the student body and other interested constituencies.
The threat assessment team is comprised of faculty and staff to assess campus threats and respond to incidents as appropriate. The team consists of representatives from VCU Police, Human Resources, University Counseling Services, Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Services, General Counsel’s Office and other units as determined necessary.
The Threat Assessment and Violence Prevention Policy (pdf) provides additional detail regarding elaboration of threatening behavior, violent behavior, and reporting behavior of concern.
In all instances, emergencies or dangerous situations should be reported immediately to VCU Police at 828-1234.
In non-emergency situations reports should be made as follows (also view a flow chart):
Disruptive Behaviors Dangerous Behaviors
A member of the threat assessment team may be contacted by calling 828-8940 and requesting to talk with a team member. Callers must provide contact information.
