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Types of alerts - VCU Alert

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What you need to know. Sign up for alerts. VCU uses a variety of communication methods to alert the campus community about emergency situations and safety threats. These small yellow devices are strategically installed in classrooms, residence halls and other high-traffic areas throughout campus. They are designed to provide an auditory and visual alert when a threat has occurred or is imminent. Much like text messages, a protective action statement will scroll on the screen during a threatening event.

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Environmental safety - VCU Alert

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What you need to know. Sign up for alerts. Technology and cyber safety. The VCU community uses various chemical and hazardous materials for cleaning, testing and research. When stored and maintained properly, these materials greatly benefit the community and provide minimal risk. However, there are situations in which accidents happen and must be treated cautiously. If anyone in the area begins to have difficulty breathing, headaches, blurred vision or irritation of the eyes, skin, throat or respiratory ...

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In an emergency - VCU Alert

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What you need to know. Sign up for alerts. During an emergency, remain calm, use common sense and give assistance as needed. Here are specific steps you can take to stay safe during an emergency:. Call the VCU Police at (804) 828-1234. Or the Richmond Police by dialing 911. Evacuate buildings immediately upon fire alarm activation or upon request of authorities. Shelter in place upon hearing a campus siren or upon seeing activation of an Alertus warning device. To do in an emergency. Do not use elevators.

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For parents - VCU Alert

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What you need to know. Sign up for alerts. VCU is committed to taking every reasonable precaution to create a safe environment for all who live, work and learn at VCU. Among the safety measures VCU has taken:. With more than 90 sworn officers, VCU has the largest uniformed police force. Of any university in Virginia, and one of the largest in the nation. VCU also operates the only police training academy at any Virginia university. VCU is the first university in Virginia to hire a private security firm.

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For the community - VCU Alert

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What you need to know. Sign up for alerts. As an urban university with strong ties to the Richmond community, VCU is committed to working with its neighbors to create a safe environment for all who live, work and learn at VCU and in its vicinity. We consider our neighbors, whether residents or businesses, to be our partners and encourage community members to play an active role in keeping VCU and the surrounding neighborhoods safe. Among the safety measures VCU has taken:. VCU has reached out to business...

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Weather safety - VCU Alert

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What you need to know. Sign up for alerts. Technology and cyber safety. A variety of weather conditions can impact VCU. Specifically, thunderstorms, tornadoes, high wind, flooding, tropical storms, hurricanes, snow and ice have all impacted VCU at one time or another. Specific considerations for dangerous weather conditions are detailed below. Winter weather events are good opportunities to prepare your emergency kit with nonperishable food, water and supplies for you and your family (don’t forget ...

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The Clery Act - VCU Alert

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What you need to know. Sign up for alerts. Safety and security at VCU remain a top priority. In order to provide a safe and secure campus environment, and to ensure compliance with certain federal requirements, VCU notifies the community when certain crimes that pose a serious or ongoing threat to the university community occur on or near campus. Our compliance with the Clery Act. VCU is already well within the compliance standards for the Clery Act and in fact provides additional communications beyond t...

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What you need to know. Sign up for alerts. Notice of Arrest Assault Core Campus - MPC. The VCU Police Department has made an arrest in a reported robbery that occurred on Nov. 6, 2016, on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. On Sunday, Nov. 6 at 8:09 pm, police responded to Monroe Park for a reported robbery and issued text messages and a mass email to the VCU community. Overnight, VCU Police reviewed security camera footage, searched the area and located the suspect. UPDATE 12:36 pm: Arrest photo of Maseo Oliver).

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What you need to know - VCU Alert

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What you need to know. Sign up for alerts. What you need to know. Being an informed member of the community is essential to staying safe. Take a moment to read about what you should (and shouldn’t) do. During specific types of emergencies, familiarize yourself with the different types of alerts. That Virginia Commonwealth University sends out and learn about the Clery Act’s role. In campus emergency communications. We’ve also collected useful information for parents of VCU students. VCU Police ».

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Personal safety - VCU Alert

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What you need to know. Sign up for alerts. Technology and cyber safety. VCU students and employees can help improve the quality of life on campus by taking an active role in their own safety as well as that of those around them. Reporting suspicious or emergency situations to the VCU Police Department can help solve crimes, provide emergency assistance that may save a life and help deter criminal activity. This can be done by calling (804) 828-1234 or by texting 274637. VCU Police ». VCU News ».