49 Virginia Commonwealth sworn Police officers 4 professional Emergency Management staff 6 Police Dispatchers 6 unarmed and certified security officers on campus overnight Supplemented by outsourced security “Staying Safe at NOVA just got easier” A single number will reach NOVA Police (703)764-5000 Good communications is the key to crisis awareness. Sign up for NOVA Alert at http://alert.nvcc.edu http://www.nvcc.edu/police/psnewsletters/index.html Clery Act •Raped and murdered April 5, 1986 in her residence hall. •Campus did not report this or many other violent crimes to college community. •History of violent crime on campus led to national awareness of campus crime •Federal Clery Act enacted In 1987, requires annual reporting of specified crimes. http://www.nvcc.edu/currentstudents/police/college-safety-report/crimestatistics/index.html The Department of Education requires annual safety report. http://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/police/collegesafety-report/crime-statistics/index.html Crimes on all campuses must be reported. Serious crimes (homicide, sexual offenses, robbery, arson, hate crimes etc) Also: (alcohol, drugs, and weapons) Report suspicious activities to your Campus Police. • If you see something, say something. • Always trust your instincts- If it feels wrong it probably is wrong. OFC. Tony Ong Community Resource Officer/Gang Specialist 3001 N. Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 Office: (703) 933-1850 Cell: (703) 229-2527 Tong@nvcc.edu “If You See Something, Say Something”