Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to report all incidents or circumstances that threaten the safety and security of the campus community. Students, faculty, and staff handbooks address safety and security and encourage reporting of related matters. Bottom line, in case of emergency call any number below to get help rapidly.
911
304-367-4157
304-367-4357 (HELP)
During orientation sessions, incoming students are briefed on safety and the means of reporting incidents. The means of informing the campus community are reinforced by frequent flyers and campus newspaper articles on safety and security. The campus community is informed on a timely basis of criminal activity in annual summary reports, periodical and community newspaper articles, and specifically directed posters and flyers.
Reported incidents may result in a request made to Fairmont Police Department and/or other agencies for their assistance in investigation and apprehension. University Police and City of Fairmont Police Department have signed a Mutual Aid agreement that allows both departments to work together in one another's jurisdictions upon request. Reports of criminal activity are recorded and maintained in the University Police Office and statistics of such are available on request and are published periodically on this web site (Crime Statistics), and at least annually.
All emergencies, criminal complaints, general requests for service, and public safety concerns can be reported to University Police by any person in the community. Students are also encouraged to report incidents or problems to others such as Residence Directors and Student Affairs Counselors.
To reach the University Police Office by telephone on campus dial 4157 or 304-367-4157.
Weekends and at times that University Dispatch is not manned, ANY of the University Police numbers go to the Marion 911 Emergency Center for dispatch of officers and any other required response, seamlessly.