In addition, investigative personnel from Police and Medical Center security departments meet regularly to share information about crime trends and incidents which cross campus boundaries. Mutual cooperation is always stressed. A safe and secure environment is a must for the academic and social pursuits at the Washington University School of Medicine. Protective Services seeks to establish a balance between openness and security. The utmost concern is for the welfare or every member of the campus community.
Every effort is made to provide maximum freedom from outside interference.
With this freedom comes the responsibility to be an active participant in the overall safety and security of the campus. A cooperative effort is the only way for the campus to be truly safe. Every campus member should remember that large numbers of people visit the medical center campus every day. The daily day time population has been estimated at 21,000 persons. Unfortunately, not everyone who comes to our campus is as honest as we would have them be.