Washington University in St. Louis
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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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Health & Safety at Washington University in St. Louis

Sam7427

Language Studies and Linguistics '15

4.6

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Safety Is a Priority

Washington University really puts a lot of effort into keeping its students safe. All of the doors to the dormitories have locks, the campus is well lit, and there is even a special campus group who's job it is to shuttle students if they ever feel unsafe at night. The campus has even gone so far as to include lights and emergency buttons on paths into the city well traveled by students on their way to have a night out.

Mar 13, 2012

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jamielauren

Economics '15

5.0

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So Safe!

I have never felt unsafe on campus. I feel very comfortable leaving the library late at night and walking back to my dorm. If I do not however, the WashU police has rides available.

Mar 06, 2012

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k3tbd

Entrepreneurship '15

5.0

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Campus Security

There is no crime or theft. I accidentally left my computer in a public space overnight, and had it returned to me the next day

Mar 05, 2012

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