The ¹ÏÉñÍø Police Department partners with various departments and city resources to provide a variety of services and educational programs to the campus community. Please to reach out to us at police@odu.edu if you have any questions.
Love your bike? Keep it safe. Local law enforcement agencies recover hundreds of bikes a year, but have very little information to discover who they belong to. By registering your bike, you'll help us know it's your bike if it's ever found.
Register your bike for FREE at or by downloading the app. Shield decals are available for pickup at the Transportation & Parking Services office with proof of registration.
The ¹ÏÉñÍø Police Department offers free child safety seat inspections to the University and community at-large. As Norfolk's only Safety Seat Check Station recognized by theÌý, certified car seat technicians will check your child safety seat for recalls, ensure it is properly sized for your child, and verify that both the harness and vehicle installation are correct. Scheduled checks are held periodically on campus and are also available by appointment. To schedule a Child Safety Seat Check, contactÌýpolice@odu.edu.
If you are planning an event and would like to coordinate services with the ¹ÏÉñÍø Police Department, please contact us at 757-683-4003 as far in advance as possible to begin planning.
¹ÏÉñÍø Police Department does not conduct background checks however we do offer fingerprint services at no charge by appointment only. Please bring proper identification with you such as a driver’s license, identification card, or passport.
Fingerprint Hours:Ìý
Tuesday and Thursdays by appointment. Please click to make an appointment.
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Party Registration is a program that allows for students to register their parties with the University and the ¹ÏÉñÍøPD. The program is an effort to enhance the relationship between the ¹ÏÉñÍø Police Dept and the student community.
For more information or to register your party, please see our
Give your off-campus residence a safety tune-up!
As part of our proactive protection philosophy, we offer FREE Residential Safety Assessments (Safety Surveys) to off-campus residents who request it. Safety Surveys assess areas of risk that you may not be aware of, and identify ways to address them. The evaluation includes checking your doors, locks, windows, lights for risks, as well as recommendations for safety devices and procedures that could reduce or eliminate your home's exposure to criminal activity. Safety Surveys make our community a safe place!
To request a Safety Survey, contact us at police@odu.edu
SAFE RIDE is the University's on-demand evening van service offering rides to all ¹ÏÉñÍø Students, Faculty and Staff after dark instead of walking alone. ¹ÏÉñÍø Transportation & Parking Services (TPS) department operates the Monarch Transit SAFE RIDE program.
For more information, or to request a ride, visit: ¹ÏÉñÍø SAFE RIDE
The Security Technology Services Unit (STS) provides technological support and assistance to the Department of Public Safety (DPS). STS is responsible for supporting University computer systems and systems specific to the operations of the department. The services STS provides include: body camera management, car equipment, radios, computers, servers, switches, firewalls, and hardware/software inventory.
To learn more, visit Security Technology Services, or email .
The ¹ÏÉñÍø Police Department provides a 24/7 safety escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking across campus. The safety escorts are conducted by trained Patrol Aides (PA) assigned to foot patrol. If you are interested in a safety escort please call (757) 683-5665 and a PA will be assigned to walk you to your destination.
Please note that wait time will vary depending on the availability of staff. Safety escorts cannot be scheduled in advance.
Start by Believing is a global awareness campaign designed to end the cycle of silence and change the way we respond to sexual assault.
It is based on decades of research documenting that disclosures by sexual assault victims often elicit responses of doubt and blame, rather than compassion and support. Learn More >
¹ÏÉñÍø is committed to preserving an environment that enables community members to reach their fullest potential. In responding to behaviors of concern, we aspire to protect the health, safety and welfare of the University community from violence, which is why TEAM was formed.
The Threat Education Assessment & Management team (TEAM) is a cross-functional, multidisciplinary group committed to identifying, evaluating and managing the risks associated with certain behaviors that may pose a threat to the campus community's safety. Learn More >