Washington University in St. Louis - Health & Safety

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Number of Public Safety Officers		40, 26 of which are deputized police officers
Crimes on Campus		Aggravated Assault: 0 Arson: 0 Burglary: 30 Murder/Manslaughter: 0 Robbery: 1 Sex Offenses: 7 Vehicle Theft: 2
Safety Services		24-hour emergency response devices and patrol Blue-light phones Controlled dormitory access Free whistles for students Late-night transport/escort service Property registration RAD self-defense program STOP tag system to prevent computer theft Student patrols
Health Services		Allergy shots Basic medical services Counseling and psychiatric services Health and wellness programs Immunizations Lab services Nutrition On-site pharmaceuticals Physical therapy STD testing Travel clinic Women's health
Day Care Services?		No

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Whatever crimes occur at Wash U invariably show up in the “Police Beat” section of Student Life, the main student newspaper. There are often detailed reports about “green, leafy substances” being confiscated from unlucky students, stolen bottles of tequila, and other minor incidents, but overwhelmingly, there is little crime, and little reason to feel unsafe at Wash U. The campus is nestled between three upscale neighborhoods, making it a safe place to live and study. None of those interviewed could recall an instance in which he or she felt threatened or unsafe on campus.

The presence of campus police and blue-light security phones make most students feel perfectly at ease, and since most areas of the campus are well lit and usually frequented, walking around campus late at night doesn’t make many students nervous. Off-campus is a different story. There have been a few gang-related crimes in recent years on the Loop, and students are aware that being alone at night is inadvisable. However, the University has taken preventative measures: they installed blue-light security phones around the Loop, send patrol cars at all hours of the night, and even offer self-defense courses.

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egarai8

'15

Political Science and Government

B

Wash U Safety

Wash U does a great job trying to keep the students as safe as possible. However just keep in mind that the school is located in one of the most dangerous cities in the country. There are stories about crime going on OFF-CAMPUS (never on-campus) however i personally have never felt unsafe.

Dec 17, 2011

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nicholsb11

'15

Engineering

B+

Overall Safe

Area around WashU is full of beautiful estates and next to the grand Forest Park. It gets rough a few miles north of campus but that hasn't caused any problems on campus for the past few years.

Nov 02, 2011

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mjstern

'13

Neuroscience

B+

Low Campus Crime

On campus I feel very safe--there are blue lights everywhere and free methods of transportation for both on and off campus housing at late hours. There are some less safe areas off campus but they are working to keep those safe especially for students.

Oct 25, 2011

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St. Louis’s proximity to the New Madrid fault line means that earthquakes can happen at Washington University. Minor tremors are more likely than a severe earthquake; nonetheless, you should take precautions and prepare in advance.

Security OfficeWhat's This?

Police Department
Danforth Campus on the South 40
(314) 935-5555 (emergencies); (314) 935-5533 (non-emergencies)
police.wustl.edu

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Student Health Services
Health and Wellness Center in The Nathan Dardick House
(314) 935-6666
shs.wustl.edu
Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (urgent care services only)

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