Department of Police 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 the Department of Police:
 : : Parham Road Campus Burnette Hall, Suite 100 (804) 523-5219
 : : Downtown Campus Room 122 in the 1st floor lobby (804) 523-5472
 : : Goochland Campus Main Lobby of Building C-20 (804) 523-5407

All calls for service should go through our Campus Police Emergency Communications Center Emergency: Ext. 5911 from an on-campus phone. (804) 523-5911
Non-Emergency: Ext. 5219 from an on-campus phone. (804) 523-5219

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.

Officer Patrols
The J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Department of Police 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