Security
Security Manager/Emergency Management Coordinator: William Riley
Security Manager
The Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Security Manager leads efforts to protect the campus community through a comprehensive and proactive security program.
Key components of this program include:
- An expanding campus-wide video surveillance system
- Access control capabilities, including the ability to secure and lock down major facilities
- Regular mobile and foot patrols conducted by campus security personnel
- Credentialed ID access systems for campus buildings
Emergency Management Coordinator
Residing within the Facilities Management Department, the Emergency Management Coordinator supports and advises the Chief Operations Officer on all matters related to emergency preparedness and response. This role is dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of the Batten School & VIMS community.
The position also serves as a liaison with external public safety partners, including the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department, ensuring coordinated response efforts when needed.
Core responsibilities include:
- Maintaining and updating emergency policies and response protocols
- Managing the campus Emergency Notification System, including RAVE and ATI platforms
- Supporting and participating in the VIMS Emergency Management Team (EMT)
Security Hours
The Institute provides un-armed security coverage from 4:00 pm to 7:00 am weekdays and 24-hour coverage on weekends, holidays, and other non-routine closings. Buildings are normally locked between 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm by the guard on duty during the weekdays. Buildings are unlocked by the guard on duty starting at 6:00 am on weekdays.
Contact Security
Security may be reached by calling 804-684-7300. 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 escorting to/from buildings and vehicles, (un)locking buildings and rooms for special events, and investigating incidents (theft, property damage, etc.). Requests for assistance from the Security Office may be made in advance by e-mail to security@vims.edu.
Emergencies
In case of emergency, call 911 or 9-911 from a campus phone. You may also use one of the "Blue Light" emergency phones located throughout campus to contact Gloucester County emergency dispatch. Emergency phone locations can be found here.
Report an Incident
To report an incident of loss of property, misconduct, or other concerns, click on the button below to send a confidential report to the Director of Facilities Management and Chief Operations Officer for investigation:
Crime Statistics
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and the Campus Crime Statistics Act (formerly the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires that crime statistics for the Gloucester Point campus (On-Campus), Wachapreague campus (Non-Campus), and the area immediately adjacent to the Gloucester Point Campus (Public Property) be provided to all faculty, staff, and students for the previous 3 calendar years.
VIMS crime statistics and prevention material may be found with the W&M statistics report for the William & Mary campuses. This report includes helpful information on living, traveling, bicycling, and partying safely. Also included in the booklet are helpful phone numbers for various campus support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Substance Abuse Education, and Sexual Assault Support.
Additional information on security coverage at VIMS is included in the VIMS' Policy and Procedure Documents; section PPD-0406, Institute Security.