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411: Just the Facts

95:

The number of sworn police officers in VCU’s full-time, professionally trained police department. The department is responsible for the safety and welfare of all members of the university community and their guests

More than 200:

Number of additional security personnel who assist the VCU campus police

600:

Hours of law enforcement training completed by each member of the VCU campus police at VCU’s certified criminal justice training academy. Officers also are required to complete 40 hours of in-service training biennially.

More than 350: 

The number of ERTS phones located across the Monroe Park and MCV campuses.

Outdoor siren system:

VCU has multiple outdoor sirens strategically located on the Monroe Park and MCV campuses. Siren tests are conducted on a monthly basis.

Information taken from the 2024 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report for All Virginia-Based VCU Campuses

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