Â鶹´«Ã½PD Safety & Security Surveys
Â鶹´«Ã½PD offers a FREE service where they will come to your off-campus residence and perform a CPTED Safety Enhancement Survey. During the survey, Â鶹´«Ã½PD checks your doors, locks, windows, and lighting. They then provide recommendations about securing your off-campus residence.
Schedule a survey today by contacting Officer Tommy Evans at tlevans@odu.edu.
Safety & Tech
In case of emergencies, students, faculty, and staff can sign up to be immediately notified by text message, instant message, or phone call.
LiveSafe is a free mobile app to enhance the personal safety of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community. Get alerts, partner with friends, connect with police, and more!
Civic Responsibilities
Members of the University community living off-campus have responsibilities to both the Old Dominion community and their neighborhood community. Here is a list of some responsibilities you will have living off-campus.
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Always follow the guidance for trash removal for your off-campus residence, including the guidance on removing bulk waste from your residence. Visit the City of Norfolk's website for specific guidance.
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Some residents may be required to obtain a Residential Parking Permit to park near their off-campus residence. For information on how to obtain the parking permit, please visit the
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Make sure that any social gathering you have is safe and that it does not disturb your neighbors! For more information about how to host a responsible party, visit the Party Smart page.
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Engage with your neighbors. Report suspicious behaviors in your neighborhood to Â鶹´«Ã½PD through the LiveSafe App. Attend the Civic League meeting for your neighborhood to learn more about the issues facing your community.
