In 1993, an agreement between the City of Norfolk and the Norfolk State University Police Department established an “Area of Concurrent Jurisdiction.” The purpose was to enable Norfolk State University Police Department and the Norfolk Police Department to deal with public safety and the maintenance of order in the areas surrounding the University that have the largest concentration of students who live and socialize “off campus.” Therefore, the Norfolk State University Police Department is authorized to exercise broader police authority on any property contiguous to the property of Norfolk State University. This ultimately creates a safer environment.

The Norfolk State University Police Department maintains a joint partnership with the following agencies: Norfolk Police Department, Virginia State Police Department, Virginia Beach Police Department, Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Old Dominion University Police Department, etc. This cooperation includes the reporting of crimes to the appropriate agencies, participation in police radio communications and computer network training programs, special events coordination, and investigation of serious crimes. Information on crimes that may impact or relate to the surrounding community and state is shared directly with appropriate law enforcement agencies.

Additionally, Norfolk State University Police Department investigators meet regularly with Norfolk Police Department detectives and intelligence units to discuss campus crime trends and police intelligence matters. Police officers from local agencies also cooperate with us by working special events that are hosted by the University.