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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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evtaylor09

Business Management '13

3.8

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Very Safe

I have never really felt unsafe on JMU's campus. I see campus police around a lot. I think campus police could be around more especially at night though. Lots of students work late in the libraries and it would be nice to know we are safe walking to our cars once the sun goes down. Other than that JMU does an excellent job ensuring the safety of its students.

Apr 30, 2012

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2016MD

Biology '12

4.6

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Very Safe Campus

JMU has a very safe campus, with numerous police officers patrolling throughout the day, regular fire drills, and EMS close to the campus. Many of the police officers are really outgoing and try to talk to the students as much as they can. During the day, the campus is closed to traffic other than buses and official vehicles, making walking and cycling easier around campus.

Apr 02, 2012

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morty18

Computer Systems '15

4.6

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JMU Pigs

JMU is definitely a safe campus when your physically ON CAMPUS. Off campus is a different story, there are few but some incidents every semester. The cops are total dicks after we f***ed them up at spring fest, its their little way of revenge.

Mar 09, 2012

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