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Health & Safety

Quick Stats

Number of Public Safety Officers 24 full-time officers 45 cadets
Crimes on Campus
  • Aggravated Assault: 1
  • Arson: 0
  • Burglary: 24
  • Murder/Manslaughter: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Sex Offenses: 0
  • Vehicle Theft: 2
Safety Services
  • Emergency phones
  • JMU safety committee
  • Public safety suggestions
  • Rape Aggression Defense (RAD)
  • SafeRides
  • Safety escorts
  • Silent Witness
Health Services
  • Allergy clinic
  • Basic medical services
  • Bloodborne pathogen training
  • Emergency contraceptives
  • Flu shot
  • HIV and STD testing
  • Immunizations
  • Lab tests
  • Nutritionist
  • Sexual assault services
  • Traveling abroad
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Women's health clinic
Day Care Services? No

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

As with any college, especially one where there are more females, there is bound to be the occasional peeping tom or aggressive, drunk frat boy. However, students pretty much agree when they say they feel snug as bugs in a rug walking around campus, day or night. Campus police make regular visits, visibly patrolling the sidewalks on foot, and patrolling the roads by car. The constant visible presence of the police force, along with the emergency phone boxes, creates a feeling of safety on campus.

Dorm security is taken very seriously at JMU. Doors that access resident living areas are locked 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Public areas are free to all for certain hours on weekdays, but all interior doors to residence areas remain accessible to residents only. In addition, regular inspections occur to ensure complete and effective security exists at all residence halls. Additionally, JMU has placed high-intensity metal halide or sodium vapor lights in areas with heavy student traffic. It goes without saying, however (although I’m going to say it anyway), that common sense is the best precaution. Don’t let the relative safety of JMU and Harrisonburg make you feel invincible. Late-night walks by your lonesome through dark alleys, propping open outside doors in dorms at night, and leaving valuable possessions out are not a good idea anywhere. JMU is no exception.

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Health & Safety at James Madison University

amylynn525

'15

Communications

4.2
A-

Campus Police Safety

James Madison University has a community feeling and I am pretty certain that everyone feels safe here. The campus police are obviously on campus and the surrounding area even when they are not on duty. The police like to talk to the students one on one and try to get to know at least everyone. The Harrisonburg community is very inviting, welcoming, and a safe environment.

Feb 13, 2012

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Health & Safety at James Madison University

cooperdx

'15

Communication Sciences and Disorders

3.5
B

So, So

I always felt comfortable and as if I could walk around like I did at home. But you also can't be dumb. Don't walk around by yourself late at night, because then you are just asking for trouble. The only time I ever feel unsafe is when I receive emails about off campus crimes (robberies, etc).

Nov 23, 2011

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acbradshaw

'15

Education

4.2
A-

Safety

I feel pretty safe on campus. there are emergency phones throughout the campus and you must have a jac card to get into most buildings. There have been some incidents on campus but whenever something happens they email all the staff and students.

Sep 26, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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How would you rate the quality and convenience of the student health center?

Facts

Did You Know?

The Silent Witness Form, located online on the Public Safety Web site, allows students to anonymously and confidentially report incidents
of crime.

Security OfficeWhat's This?

Public Safety
821 S. Main St.
(540) 568-6912
www.jmu.edu/pubsafety

Health CenterWhat's This?

University Health Center
Mason and Grace Sts.
(540) 568-6178
www.jmu.edu/healthctr

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