University of Lynchburg students, faculty, staff, and visitors are encouraged to report promptly and accurately all campus crimes and incidents related to public safety to the Office of Campus Safety and Security and to appropriate police agencies.
To report a crime or other emergency occurring on campus, contact Campus Safety and Security:
- in person at the Information Desk (located on the first floor of Hall Campus Center);
- by using an emergency phone;
- by dialing 434.544.8102 in non-emergency situations; and
- by dialing 434.544.5555 when emergency assistance is needed.
The Lynchburg Police Department and other city emergency services can be reached by dialing 911. If emergency services are needed on campus in Lynchburg, contact Campus Safety and Security first so that a campus security officer and University of Lynchburg Emergency Medical Services (EMS) may be dispatched to the scene of the emergency while city emergency personnel are en route to campus.
Due to the importance of campus safety, University of Lynchburg cannot guarantee that crime information will remain confidential. If requested or deemed appropriate by the University, efforts will be made to keep private the details of the crime that are sensitive in nature and/or not to reveal the identity or sources of crime information. The University does not accept anonymous crime reports for inclusion in the annual crime statistics.
Contact Information
University of Lynchburg students, faculty, staff, and visitors are encouraged to report promptly and accurately all campus crimes and other emergencies to Campus Safety and Security and to appropriate police agencies.
In addition, students, faculty, staff, and visitors are encouraged to use the following resources when coping with a crime or other safety concern:
Emergency Assistance
On Campus: 434.544.5555
Campus Safety and Security
First floor, Hall Campus Center
University of Lynchburg Emergency Medical Services
Off Campus and at Claytor Nature Center: 911
Police, fire, and emergency medical services
Non-Emergency Assistance
On Campus: 434.544.8102
Campus Safety and Security
First floor, Hall Campus Center
Office of the Dean of Students: 434.544.8226
113 Hundley Hall
Lynchburg Police Department: 434.847.1602
Non-emergency calls
Depending on the circumstance, the Office of Housing and Residence Life (434.544.8320), a community coordinator, or a community assistant may also be an effective source of help when coping with a crime or other safety concern.
If you feel threatened and do not know what to do, contact Campus Safety and Security; an officer can help you contact other campus resources, if needed.
