Norfolk State University Police Department is “Community Policing Oriented” and uses a variety of crime prevention methods that also serve as early intervention programs. The department’s belief is that the key to preventing crime is “awareness and educational programs.”
In collaboration with Student Affairs, Residential Life and Housing, New Student Orientation and the University’s Counseling Center, the police department provides safety seminars and educational programs by police officers throughout the year. The programs and seminars presented include Drugs/Alcohol, Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Rape Prevention, Substance Abuse, and Campus Safety and Security. Special sessions are held during freshman orientation to familiarize new students with campus law and personal safety on and off campus.
The Department continues to proactively approach crime prevention through community policing efforts designed to enhance personal safety and help campus community members develop self-esteem, which contributes to a healthy community. All officers will continue to focus on crime prevention and early intervention programs on campus and throughout the surrounding communities.