On behalf of the members of the Department of Police and Security Services, I welcome you to our web site. We are proud of the high quality customer service we deliver to our over 16,000 students, faculty and staff. As the third largest community college in the Commonwealth, we take a tremendous amount of pride in the educational opportunities the college offers the community, as well as the safe environment that we offer our college community.

I encourage you to take the time to explore our web site so that you will fully appreciate the many services that this department has to offer. We invite you to also take the time to complete our survey so that we will have a better understanding of how well we are doing, as well as what we can do to improve services provided.

Please know that I take the trust and responsibility that has been placed in me and the members of this department very seriously and my efforts are focused on ensuring that you are provided with the highest services possible. As the department’s vision statement indicates, it is our goal to make sure the college community has the best opportunities to learn, teach and prosper in a safe, productive educational environment.

Garth L. Wheeler
Chief of Police & Security Services

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Officer Patrols

The J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Police & Security Services provides 24-hour uniformed response to calls for service, provides routine and directed patrol activities, investigates vehicle accidents, and performs investigations of criminal offenses. Uniformed security officers also assist with building security and other calls for service as necessary.

The department maintains close contact with
other law enforcement agencies to include:
: : The Virginia State Police
: : Richmond Police Department
: : Henrico County Division of Police
: : Goochland County Sheriff's Department.



Police and Security Overview

At Reynolds a safe and secure campus is a high priority. Campus awareness and cooperation, along with guidance and support of a well-trained and professional safety and security staff, help to ensure a positive learning environment.

The points of personal contact for Police and Security Services:
 : : Parham Road Campus Trailer F-2 (804) 523-5219
 : : Downtown Campus Room 122 in the 1st floor lobby (804) 523-5472
 : : Western Campus Main Lobby of Building C-20 (804) 523-5407

Police officers are sworn officers of the Commonwealth of Virginia and have full arrest powers as authorized by state statute. Each officer has completed training mandated by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and is empowered by state law to carry firearms, conduct criminal investigations, make arrests, testify in court and all other duties expected of a law enforcement official.

Security Officers are non-sworn personnel who offer assistance by responding to calls for service, taking preliminary reports and other duties as assigned. They are not empowered to make arrests or carry firearms.

Investigations of Crime
Our police personnel are responsible for the investigation of criminal offenses, and internal investigations. Officers are trained in the most innovative methods of investigation, and have access to the latest state of the art equipment. Departmental personnel work closely with local law enforcement agencies, the Commonweath's Attorneys Office, State Police and other law enforcement authorities.