Safety Tips
The safety topics listed below provide tips for all students, faculty, staff and visitors, regardless of current residence. If you would like to hear a presentation on any of the below topics, visit our Request a Presentation page.
Also, program your cellular telephone to the Virginia Tech Police Department at 540-231-6411. If you dial 911 from it, tell the dispatcher that answers to transfer you to the Virginia Tech Police Department. All campus telephones and callboxes come to our dispatch center.
If you believe you have been the victim of threats, or that an individual may present a threat to themselves or others, please view the Threat Assessment Team website for information on how to appropriately respond and refer such persons of concern.
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Residence Hall Life
This is for the student living on-campus.
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Residential Security
This is for off campus students, as well as faculty, staff and visitors.
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Vehicle Security
This is for all students, faculty, staff and visitors.
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Pedestrian Security
Basic pedestrian safety tips for anyone, anywhere.
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Identity Theft
This is for all students, faculty, staff and visitors whether you have internet access or not!
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Facebook
This is for the entire Virginia Tech community. All tips are good for all online information sharing websites (i.e. MySpace, too!).
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Personal Security
This is for all students, faculty, staff and visitors regardless of your location.
Service Numbers
911
Emergency
540-231-6411
Non-Emergency
540-231-SAFE (7233)
Safe Ride
540-232-TIPS (8477)
Crime Hotline
