Welcome to the Washington & Jefferson Safety First Website
 
Washington & Jefferson College is a wonderful place. A private, liberal arts college located 30 miles south of Pittsburgh, we offer a vibrant and intellectually stimulating residential environment. Living on campus at W&J means you can be in downtown Pittsburgh for a cultural or sporting event or just as easily enjoy skiing or white water rafting in the Laurel Highlands. 

We all live in a world that requires a heightened awareness of security and safety. This Web information center has been created to provide you with easy access to our safety and security related information. While Washington, PA, is in a low crime area, we all need to remember that safety and crime prevention are a shared responsibility. Everyone needs to use common sense, be alert, and always lock doors and keep possessions such a cell phones, purses, backpacks and keys with them.

We have installed many safety measures, including 24-hour card access to our residential buildings, emergency phone boxes across campus, a 24 hour a day, seven day a week escort system and security cameras in selected locations. Safety is the responsibility of all community members and it begins with each of us.  Please lock your cars, offices and residential rooms. Contact the Office of Protection Services immediately at 724-223-6032 in case of an emergency or safety concern.

Thank you for keeping our campus beautiful and safe.

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