We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment.
Christopher Newport University has authorized the operation of a full-time, professionally trained police department, responsible for the safety and welfare of all members of the University community and their guests. University Police are committed to providing a safe and secure environment.
University Police enforces all state laws and University regulations and prevents, detects and investigates any criminal activity on the campus. University Police are managed by a chief of police who is responsible for providing law enforcement service to the University community 24 hours a day. University Police officers have the same authority and obligation to exercise police power as other state and municipal police officers. University Police jurisdiction includes all University owned, leased and controlled property and the adjacent streets and sidewalks. University Police also maintains a mutual aid agreement with the Newport News Police Department.
University Police officers are sworn and certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. All University Police officers have completed 480 hours of law enforcement training from a state criminal justice training academy and are required to complete 40 hours of in service training biennially. This rigorous academy training process includes establishing proficiency in the use of a service firearm. University Police officers carry a department issued firearm and maintain expertise and certification through semi-annual classroom training and firing range qualification. University Police utilize the Newport News Police Department and the Virginia State Police in the event additional police resources are needed on campus.
Located at 12270 Warwick Boulevard, University Police maintains regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Copies of police reports are available and recovered property can be collected during those hours. After business hours contact with University Police may be made through the University Police Communication Center. Emergency telephone number is (757) 594-7777 and the non-emergency number is (757) 594-7053. University Police may also be contacted by activating one of the emergency call boxes located on campus.
