Safety Off-Campus
Safety Apps Tech-safe your life! ODU has two apps that are a must for any student living off-campus.
LiveSafe App
This app allows you to anonymously and discreetly report suspicious or troubling behavior to the ODU police. The app also has the SafeWalk function, which allows you to connect virtually with friends while walking on campus or to campus. If something goes wrong, friends can easily notify appropriate authorities.
ODU Alerts
ODU Alerts is the University’ s emergency alert and notification system. Be the first to know about campus emergencies and university closures by signing up for ODU Alerts. For more information, visit: odu. edu / life / health-safety / safety / alerts
City of Norfolk Resources Norfolk Cares Call Center & 911 If there is a life-threatening emergency, call 911. If there is a non-emergency safety report, direct your call to the Norfolk Cares Call Center. They can put in work orders to replace lighting on city streets, address animal control concerns, etc. The Norfolk Cares Call Center number is 757-664-6510 or you can ask a question at norfolk. gov / askaquestion.
Safety & Security Surveys Both Old Dominion Police Department and Norfolk Police Department will conduct a FREE home security survey on your off-campus residence, if requested. The survey is designed to identify issues within your home that you can fix to reduce the likelihood of burglary. The survey is based on Crime Prevention through Environmental Design( CPTED) principles.
To request a Norfolk PD security survey, call NPD at 757-664-6901. To request an ODU police security survey, call ODUPD at 757-683-6528.
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