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Community PolicingThe image of policing has changed in the 1990's. The reactive approach to policing has been replaced with a proactive, community based posture. The VCU Police Department has implimented a program designed to integrate the concepts of crime prevention, problem-solving and community involvement. Uniformed officers interact with the community in new ways. VCU Police also has expanded jurisdiction.
VCU Office of Community PolicingLocated at 6th South Cherry Street, across from the Main Street parking deck, is the Academic Campus Office for Community Policing. Corporal Ervin Taylor may be reached in this office Monday thru Friday and welcomes all questions, comments, or concerns. You may call him at 828-4395.
Monroe Park OfficeThis satellite office is located in Monroe Park. Police officers with the VCU Police Department and Richmond Police Department utilize this office periodically. You may, at any time, come in for information, directions, or any other matter requiring assistance. If no officer is present, there is an Emergency Reporting Telephone (ERTS) outside of the building near the front steps.
Broad Street Housing OfficeLocated at the corner of Hancock and West Marshall Streets is our Office for Community Policing Officers, at the rear of the Broad Street Housing building. Dayshift Community Policing Officers Sabra Alexander, Corporal Edgar Greer; Evening Shift Officers William Wilkerson and James Deford; and Midnight Shift Officer David Cifers utilize this office during each respective shift. They may be reached by dialing 828-1999 or in person.
VCUHS Office of Community PolicingThis satellite office is located in the Grant House, Room B-003. Corporal Rebecca Ellison may be reached in this office Monday thru Friday and welcomes all questions, comments, or concerns. You may call her at 828-8730.
VCU Police Crime-Prevention Specialists offer strategies to help the campus community stay safe and prevent crime.
Call for information and presentations at 828-1214. The VCU Police Department provides a monthly publication entitled
Campus Watch which is delivered to all VCU employees. Links to the present and past issues can be found below.
A variety of Crime Prevention programs are available to the VCU community. These are also listed below.
Virginia State Police Sex Offender RegistryIn accordance to the Campus Sex Prevention Act of 2000, which amends the Jacob Wetterling Act as well as the Jean Clery Act and the Family Privacy Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the VCU Police Department is providing a link to the Virginia State Police Sex Offender Registry. By entering the web site, the user will be able to query registered convicted sex offenders in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Issues of Campus Watch Online Requires 
Click to read online:
Campus Watch - Pedestrian Safety
Campus Watch - Auto Theft
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For more information on these community crime prevention programs, dial 828-4395:
- In conjunction with the VCU Student Computer Initiative, the VCU Police Department has developed Operation PC ID where students can register their computer online.
- Tailor-made safety awareness or crime prevention oral presentations
- Rape awareness talks and RAD (Rape Aggression Defense), a self-defense course designed for women
- Physical security surveys, upon request, with accompanying recommendations and suggestions
- The Security Escorts are available on both campuses
- A Local Management Group (LMG) program, similar to a "Neighborhood Watch" program is available
- Bicycle Registration is available to our students, staff, and faculty. Stop by 938 W. Grace or the Larrick Center Community Policing Office for info.
- Individual security consultations are available
- Operation Identification is a program that allows the community to engrave property
- For special functions, McGruff the Crime Dog is available through the VCU Police Department
- Emergency telephones (ERTS) are located throughout each campus
- A robbery prevention handbook is also available
- Our Internet and Computer Crime page is available to members of the VCU community
- Campus-On-Watch brochures and handbooks are available to all
- The Campus Watch crime prevention publication is sent to employees monthly
- Our Victim-Witness Program is available to members of the VCU community