Safety & Security

Safety & Security

West Virginia University at Parkersburg supports a safe environment in which all members of the college community can learn, live, teach and work. Safety and security officers are staffed on campus to ensure response to potential criminal incidents, suspicious activity, assistance and emergency situations.

Report a Threat

If any individual behaves in a way that is concerning, disruptive, or poses a potential threat to the safety and well-being of the WVU Parkersburg campus community, such behaviors should be reported.

Closings & Delays

West Virginia University at Parkersburg implements the following procedures for deciding and announcing closings and delays caused...

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Emergency Alert System

The Emergency Alert System provided to WVU Parkersburg current faculty, staff and students is designed to play a critical role in keeping people...

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Campus Police & Security

The function of the Campus Police is to enable a safe and secure environment for students, faculty and staff within the campus community by ensuring that the campus community...

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Safety Policies & Statistics

At WVU Parkersburg, we’ve embarked on a comprehensive process to update our Strategic Plan. Our environment is changing...

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Emergency Procedures

In the event of an emergency on campus, students, faculty and staff will be notified via the emergency alert system. Learn more about...

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Report a Threat

If any individual behaves in a way that is concerning, disruptive, or poses a potential threat to the safety and well-being of...

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Threat Assessment Team

The Threat Assessment Team is focused on a practical, interdisciplinary and organized approach to the recognition, prevention...

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Tobacco Free Campus

Effective July 1, 2014, West Virginia University at Parkersburg will be a tobacco free campus. This is per Policy F-60, which was approved by...

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Campus Self-Defense Act FAQ

"Campus Self-Defense Act" or "Campus Carry" is the common name for the law that authorizes a license holder to carry a concealed handgun at institutions of higher education in West Virginia....

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