COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind - Staunton

OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY

CAMPUS POLICE, SECURITY & SAFETY

P. O. Box 2069 Staunton, Virginia 24402

Department: 540-332-9016, Chief: 540-332-9437, Fax: 540-332-9426

public.safety@vsdbs.virginia.gov

Mission Statement

The mission of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind Staunton - Office of Public Safety is to take proactive measures and respond to the changing dynamics of the campus, the educational environment and the needs of the local community and law enforcement. It is the intent of VSDB-S Office of Public Safety to provide a safe and secure learning environment that promotes good health and is free from violence, weapons, vandalism, gangs, substance abuse and other hazards while enhancing student, staff relations with Campus Law Enforcement & Security Personnel.

With professionalism, integrity and dignity VSDB-S Office of Public Safety is dedicated to maintaining order, protecting life and property, and providing a safe school environment.

PHILOSOPHY

To ensure a safe, secure educational process within the school campus environment and surrounding community.

INTEGRITY

Integrity is an essential component of the VSDB-S Office of Public Safety and we are committed to the highest level of professionalism. We commit ourselves to a higher standard and take great pride in professional services to all.

RESPECT

In our professional and personal endeavors, we treat all individuals in a dignified and courteous manner and uphold an understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity encountered within our campus and local community. We promise to abide by upholding the principles and values of state laws and the Constitution of the United States.

FAIRNESS

We treat all individuals with respect, compassion, and consideration to their needs. We show full attention and sensitivity to the students, employees' visitors, parents, guardians and the surrounding community.

SERVICE

Provide a safe learning environment that promotes good health and is free from violence, weapons, hazards, vandalism and substance abuse for the students and staff of The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind - Staunton

Serving with pride, integrity, and a true commitment to provide a safe and secure campus!

Police Car VSDB Entrance Bicycle Officer

Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

"As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality, and justice.

"I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of duty.

"I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudice, animosities, or friendships to influence my decisions with no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals. I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice, or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.

"I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession--law enforcement."

Drug Free, Gun Free Campus Sign Car Stop Sign Golf Cart

How We Support the Agency's Mission

Check areas throughout the campus to ensure student, staff and visitor safety.
Monitor traffic and parking areas to ensure the highest level of safety for our staff & residents.
Monitor all campus-related activities scheduled internally and by all external facility users.
Perform Emergency Drills ensuring all residents, & faculty remains informed of emergency evacuation procedures.
Perform facility Fire and Safety Compliance inspections to ensure a safe learning and residential environment.
Inspect and coordinate Inspections of all facility life safety equipment; extinguishers, sprinklers systems, fire alarm equipment, and the kitchen range-hood systems.
Greet visitors/guests of the facility ensuring they are able to find the appropriate offices, schools and dormitories.
Work closely with students that have enrolled in the student employment program. Example: (Jr. Security Officer Program). Students work along with a security officer a couple of hours weekly enabling each officer to serve as a mentor and allowing students the opportunity to develop and learn valuable job skills.
Unlock and secure buildings per established schedules to prevent unauthorized entry and staff protection.
Educate staff and students in fire safety prevention, personal safety and we provide/coordinate CPR courses.
Respond to campus emergencies and provide assistance as needed to include transporting the individual to the campus medical unit and/or contacting (911) for rescue services.
Investigate work related injuries; provide/coordinate safety awareness programs in an effort to minimize injuries.
Oversee agency crisis management program, train employees reference safety, security & crisis management.
Provide awareness deaf awareness training to local law enforcement agencies at the local Police Academy.
Provide student escorts, luggage assistance, and just about anything else that may come up that will enable use to provide and support the agency mission of providing the highest level of education possible.

PUBLIC NOTICE

VSDB-Staunton is a tobacco free, weapon free, drug free campus violators will be subject to all applicable local, state & federal laws. All persons choosing to enter premises are subject to video surveillance.

Keeping in mind our Programs operate 24hours a day; visitation should be limited to official state/school business; persons choosing to visit the VSDB-Staunton campus solely because of its historical significance must seek approval of the Superintendent's Office, which is located in Main Hall before attempting to enter educational or residential buildings, this request is made for obvious safety reasons, thanks In advance for your compliance and support.

Questions/Concerns contact: VSDB-S Campus Police Department: 540-332-9016., and/or Office of the Superintendent: 540-332-9000

2007 - Aerial Map of VSDB-S, Identifying Newly Defined Street Names within Our Campus

73 Acre State Operated Facility, Established 1839

Aerial Campus Map with Street Names

Mission Statement

PHILOSOPHY

INTEGRITY

RESPECT

FAIRNESS

SERVICE

Law Enforcement Code of Ethics

How We Support the Agency's Mission

PUBLIC NOTICE

2007 - Aerial Map of VSDB-S, Identifying Newly Defined Street Names within Our Campus

73 Acre State Operated Facility, Established 1839

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