Safety & Security personnel are available to assist students and visitors to the campus; regulate and enforce traffic and parking regulations; enforce University policies/behavioral expectations; make rounds of the campus; and inspect campus for safety/maintenance concerns. Officers do not have law enforcement authority but can enforce University policies. Students and other members of the University Community should be familiar with the following Safety & Security procedures. To reach a security officer call ext. 2486 from an on-campus phone or 304-243-2486 from any other phone. The Office of Safety & Security is located in the annex of Swint Hall. Any student who would like to have a security escort across campus at any time can contact Safety & Security at extension 2486. A Security officer or Student Security Assistant will escort students to any location on campus.

Security Officers have a mobile telephone for contact with all emergency services including local police, fire, and ambulance squads. The Office of Safety & Security maintains a close and cooperative relationship with local authorities.

Emergency Procedures

IN CASE OF FIRE - Pull a fire alarm; exit the building; do not use elevators. The University's alarm system is connected with the Fire Department. Do not enter a building that is on fire -Call 911 and Security at ext. 2486 or 2911.

TO REPORT A CRIME OR OTHER INCIDENT - Call ext. 2486 or 304-243-2486.