Resources

For more information about programs listed or to schedule a class for your group or organization, click here to download the Program Information Request Form (Microsoft Word Format) and mail or fax it to our department.

Safe Ride:  Click here to get information on our Safe Ride program.

Yellow Cab Ride Program:  The UVa Police Department in cooperation with the Dean of Student's Office sponsors a program for students who find themselves in situations where they need a cab but do not have the money to pay. Students with a valid student I.D. may sign a "chit" for a taxi ride. The bill is then paid by the Office of the Dean of Student's. Students using the service then reimburse the Dean's Office at a later time. In this way students who may have to travel alone at night, or who may have had too much to drink, can get home safely even if they do not have the cost of the cab ride with them.

Emergency/Critical Incidents:  Click here for a good resource for on and off ground students to use to learn about safety and emergency procedures at the University.

UVA Alerts: The University of Virginia's Emergency Text Messaging Service for Students, Faculty and Staff.  Click here to sign up to receive alerts from the University about potential, developing, or existing emergencies.

Educational Seminars:  Educational seminars are available to both students and staff members of the University. While most programs are presented at the request of the individual or organization, there are certain programs scheduled in advance by the police department that are open to the community. Seminars are available on the following safety and security topics: General safety and security, alcohol awareness, illegal drugs, hazing, sexual assault prevention, driving under the influence, and self defense.

Security Surveys:  This program consists of crime prevention officers performing evaluations of buildings or areas and providing recommendations for the improvement of security in those locations. These surveys are provided on request. Departmental goals call for the provision of 2 to 4 security surveys per month.

Rape Aggression Defense Classes:  University of Virginia Police Officers instruct classes in self-defense no only for students, faculty, and staff, but for people from the community. The program deals with escapes, physical attacks, personal awareness, risk avoidance, community assistance, and procedures for prosecution. The classes last 12 hours, broken down into 3 hour blocks per day. Instructors use the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) System to teach self-defense.

Third Party Sexual Assault Reporting Program:  This program allows sexual assault survivors who do not want to make an official report to make confidential anonymous reports concerning their assaults. These reports are used for informational purposes by the police department in planning directed patrol and providing warnings to students and staff when appropriate.

Blue Light Phones:  There are more than 200 blue light phone in place around the University of Virginia. Telephones are in every dormitory, along frequently traveled sidewalks, and in parking lots. Some academic buildings also have phones. These phone dial directly into the University Police department. If you need assistance, just activate a blue phone and state the problem. A police officer will respond.

Support Services:  Educational programming, medical assistance, or counseling can also be obtained though the following groups:

UVA Police Crime Prevention: (434) 924-8845.
Health System Emergency Room: (434) 924-2231.
Elson Student Health Center: (434) 924-5362.
Dean of Students Office: (434) 924-7133
Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA): (434) 977-7273 (rape crisis).
Shelter for Help in Emergency: (434) 293-8509
UVA Women's Center: (434) 982-2774.
Sexual Assault Education coordinator: (434) 982-2774
Charlottesville's Victim/Witness program: (434) 970-3176.
Albemarle County's Victim/Witness program: (434) 296-5830.