In the college setting, as in society at large, the safety and security of persons and property is everyone's responsibility. At Valparaiso University, the University Police Department provides professional police services. Although police services are a key element regarding campus safety, all faculty, staff members, and students need to lend their help and assistance if we are to deal effectively with safety and security at Valparaiso University. Unfortunately, no residential community or setting in our country can be totally free of crime and violence.
Crimes occur in all sectors of the society, and such problems exist on college campuses as well.
Thefts, assaults, and other crimes do sometimes occur at Valparaiso University as they do at all colleges and universities. It is unlikely that you will be a victim of crime while at Valparaiso University, but it is not guaranteed that you will not be. There are many programs and services that the University has implemented to assist in making the campus as safe as possible. Members of the campus community can further reduce risk by considering their own personal safety and taking necessary precautions at all times. VU's Police Officers receive training comparable to municipal police officers.