The area of daily responsibility for the EMU Safety and Security Office is managed by the Coordinator of Campus Safety and Security whose office is located in the Facilities Management building at 994 Parkwood Drive Harrisonburg VA. The Facilities Management Office acts as the principal contact for campus safety and security issues in person. By telephone the office of Safety and Security can be contacted at 540-432-4396 for business, or 540-432-4911 for emergencies. EMU contracts with a private security company to provide security officers on-site of the main campus during closed business hours. During normal business hours the Coordinator of Campus Safety and Security (or their designee) serves in the role of security. The satellite campuses depend upon local law enforcement for security.
University representatives have the authority to ask for identification of individuals and determine whether they have lawful business on the campus. Designated university staff has the authority to issue parking tickets, which are billed to the accounts of students, faculty, and staff. Contract security officers do not possess arrest powers. Criminal incidents are referred to the local police who have jurisdiction on the campuses.
EMU has Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Harrisonburg Police Department and Virginia State Police, which define and establish procedures and practices for cooperation in the investigation of crimes and acts of violence on the main campus. The Safety/Security Office maintains a highly collaborative working relationship with the Harrisonburg Police Department, the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office, the Virginia State Police and the regional FBI Office. The office also maintains annual contact with the law enforcement agencies responsible for the satellite campuses. All witnesses and victims of crime are strongly encouraged to immediately report to the office of Safety/Security or the appropriate police agency. Prompt reporting will assure the safety of all users, and expedite timely warning notices on campuses and the complete disclosure of crime statistics. EMU Safety/Security routinely conducts safety and security trainings with new employees. Topics covered include, emergency preparedness, fire safety, earthquake, tornado/severe weather, and active shooter training.
New Employee Safety Trainings 2019:
Date | Program | Audience | Delivery | Approximate Participation # |
4/22/2020 | Campus and Employee Safety and Security with Active Shooter | New employees | Via Zoom (due to COVID-19) with PowerPoint and video | 6 |
8/17/2020 | Campus and Employee Safety and Security with Active Shooter | New faculty | Via Zoom (due to COVID-19) with PowerPoint and video | 30 |