B.A.T. (BICYCLE ANTI-THEFT) PROGRAM

B.A.T. program participants complete a form and receive a decal with their unique I.D. number to place on the crossbar of the frame between the seat and the handlebars. The information on the student and his/her bike are then put into the University Police computer system for tracking in case of theft. The decal also allows the University Police to stop bicycles displaying a decal on campus between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. (the time when most bikes are stolen) to verify ownership. The decals act as a deterrent but also aid in the recovery process if your bike is stolen and recovered. There is no cost to register your bike and the process only takes a few minutes to complete. Students can bring their bikes to the University Police Department, located in the Oak Street Parking Deck, to register for the program. 

Lost and Found

VSUPD accepts found property that has a clear, identifiable owner or is an item of value like cell phones, laptops, wallets, etc.) We do not accept clothing, textbooks, school supplies, or perishable items. You may call to have an officer meet with you or you may take the property directly to the University Police Department. Please DO NOT send found property through campus mail. 

VSUPD makes every effort to locate the owner of the found property and return it. Found property is held for ninety (90) days and if the owner cannot be located, it is disposed of in accordance with Board of Regents Policy.

Lost and Found Form

 

C.R.A.S.E (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) 

The Civilian Response to Active Threat Events course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT, provides strategies, guidance, and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, civilian response options, medical issues, and considerations for conducting drills.

S.A.F.E (Self Defense Awareness & Familiarization Exchange)

“S.A.F.E.”(an acronym for Self-defense Aawareness & Ffamiliarization Exchange) is an unparalleled 2-hour educational awareness, crime-victim prevention program – encompassing Strategies, Techniques, Options, and Prevention- that provides teenaged & adult women with information that may reduce their risk of exposure to violence and introduces them to the physical aspects of self-defense.

Teaching that "90% of self-defense is awareness, risk reduction, and avoiding confrontation; and only 10% is physical"; and focusing on both mental and physical preparedness, S.A.F.E. provides women with solid public safety-awareness information to incorporate into their everyday lives.

 The class is offered to women at the university and the community. It is a 2-hour class that is put on by different departments within the University.  The class is held a couple of times during the semester if possible, if you want more information on the class or are interested in getting a class scheduled for your student organization or etc., please contact (229) 333-7816.