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Virginia Tech has certainly not forgotten the events of April 16, 2007. The Hokie community was devastated and shocked that such a tragedy could occur in such a peaceful little town. However, Virginia Tech has always had a very safe campus, and that did not change with the events of that day. If anything, it has served to make the campus an even safer place, as officials responded by heightening campus security measures to ensure students’ safety. The University initiated the VT Alerts system that notifies students almost immediately of emergencies or other important information by several methods, including text messages, e-mails, phone calls, and classroom message boards, and all dorms are now locked 24 hours a day.

The crime rate in Blacksburg is well below the national average, and though a few petty thefts and other small crimes do occur, students feel very safe at Tech. The VT Alerts system is able to notify students quickly if an incident should occur. The Safe Ride program is available to get students safely to their car or dorm after dark. Sidewalks are well lit, emergency phones can be found at almost every corner, and both the VT and Blacksburg Police keep a friendly but watchful eye over campus at all times. The University goes to great lengths to ensure the safety of its students. Students should, of course, be aware of what is going on around them and avoid risky situations, but with a little common sense, there is no need to be concerned about safety at Virginia Tech.
 

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pmar14

'14

Political Science and Government

4.6

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Blacksburg = Safety

Even after the two, separated and unrelated events where gunmen have killed others and themselves within the last decade, I would still say that Virginia Tech is a very safe school. All over campus, you can find the Emergency Call Booths, and (although some may find this annoying) there always seems to be a Cop just around the corner. I often see sobriety check points on the weekends and I have never heard of someone dying from a drunk driving incident on or anywhere near our campus. You see someone in uniform almost every day and reflecting on all of these safety/security measures makes me feel like the school really cares about protecting its students.

Jan 29, 2012

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hrc11

'15

Medicine and Medical Studies

4.6

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A Hokie Nation

It is easy for some people to say that Virginia Tech's campus is a dangerous place considering it's past history. Those people could not be more wrong. If anything, the tragedies that happened to our school made the community more aware and have binded us in the Hokie Nation. Security on this campus is always on duty to aid in any degree toward the students.

Jan 28, 2012

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bnick90

'13

Wildlife and Fisheries Management

5.0

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Safety

Since the shooting in April of 2007, my school has improved to have a top of the line safety system and has alerts from crime and natural disasters sent to your phone and email immediately. I would rate my school on a one to ten scale with a ten out of ten.

Jan 22, 2012

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