ODUPD Safety & Security Surveys
ODUPD offers a FREE service where they will come to your off-campus residence and perform a CPTED Safety Enhancement Survey. During the survey, ODUPD 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 ODU community. Get alerts, partner with friends, connect with police, and more!
Civic Responsibilities
Members of the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 forÌýtrash removalÌýfor your off-campus residence, including the guidance on removing bulk waste from your residence. Visit theÌýCity of Norfolk's websiteÌýfor 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 theÌýparking permit,Ìýplease visit theÌý
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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 aÌýresponsible party,Ìývisit theÌýParty SmartÌýpage.
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Engage with yourÌýneighbors.ÌýReport suspicious behaviors in your neighborhood to ODUPD through theÌýLiveSafe App.ÌýAttend the Civic League meeting for your neighborhood to learn more about the issues facing your community.
