Virginia Tech Police Department

Safe Ride

The Virginia Tech Police Department sponsors a nighttime safety escort service called “Safe Ride.” This service is available to all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the university. Safe Ride operates from dusk until dawn and provides transportation or a walking escort, upon request, to persons who must cross campus during the nighttime alone. Safe Ride may be contacted by calling 540-231-SAFE (7233).

Safe Ride provided 6,248 safety escorts during the 2011 fall semester.

Service Numbers

911
Emergency

540-231-6411
Non-Emergency

540-231-SAFE (7233)
Safe Ride

540-232-TIPS (8477)
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