Office of Public Safety and Security

Contact Information

  • In case of emergency, call 911.
  • For non-emergencies, contact the police at 540-261-6171.
  • To contact OPSS, dial 4911 on campus or 540-261-4911 off campus. (Available 24 hours a day).
  • To report a sexual assault, call Project Horizon at 540-463-7861. (540-463-2594 for the hot line).
  • To report a crime in confidence, call Hugh Bouchelle, the Director of OPSS, at 540-261-4911.
  • For personal counseling, call the Southern Virginia University campus counseling office at 540-261-4371.

Timely Warnings


In the event that a situation arises, either on or off campus, that, in the judgment of the director of the Office of Public Safety and Security (OPSS), constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat, a campus wide "timely warning" will be issued.

The warning will be issued through the university e-mail system to students, faculty, staff. OPSS may also post a notice on the university website. Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to OPSS at 540-261-4911.

Other important information:


To receive warnings about emergencies and dangerous situations in the surrounding area, visit www.alertrockbridge.com.