Health, Safety & Emergency Preparedness

VIMS Security

Quick link: VIMS Security

The Institute provides security coverage from 4:00 pm to 7:00 am weekdays and 24-hour coverage on weekends, holidays, and other non-routine closings. 

Security may be reached by dialing the campus extension at 7300. This extension is monitored 24 hours, 7 days a week. After hours, officers can also be reached at 804-694-7300. Assistance will be provided for services such as walking you to your car, (un)locking buildings and rooms for special events, and investigating incidents (theft, property damage, etc.).

Visit VIMS Security for additional information, including how to report an incident of loss of property, or other concerns.   

Emergencies on Gloucester Point Campus (including use of Blue Light phones)

Quick link: VIMS Security

In case of emergency, call 911.  In Gloucester County, a 911 call is directed to the Gloucester County Sheriff.

The VIMS landline communications system is programmed to allow identification of the 911 emergency location of a caller. 

Emergency Blue Light phones may be used to make 911 calls to the Gloucester County Sheriff.  Use the RED button for 911 calls only.  The phones are located at nine locations across the Gloucester Point campus as shown on the VIMS Campus Map.  

The BLACK button on a Blue Light emergency phone will call VIMS Security.  Another way to contact VIMS Security is by dialing (804) 694-7300 with your cellphone or x7300 from your office phone.

Office of Safety & Environmental Programs

The VIMS Office of Safety and Environmental Programs is committed to ensuring that members of the VIMS community and visitors to the VIMS campus have a safe working and learning environment.

W&M Safety

https://www.wm.edu/offices/publicsafety/