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AUTHORITY

Fairmont State Police Officers are vested with full law enforcement powers and authority by virtue of West Virginia state law.

Uniformed officers provide 24-hour patrol protection throughout the campus including residence halls, parking lots and other facilities.

The campus is within the city limits of Fairmont and the Fairmont State maintains a close working relationship with City Police.

Officers on duty maintain continuous two-way radio communication with City Police who are quick to respond to our requests for assistance.

 
 
   

Contact Info

William V. Bickerstaff, CHST, CSP
Director of Occupational and Public Safety
123 Colebank Hall
304-367-4157

E-Mail: wbickerstaff@fairmontstate.edu