Since 2012, Longwood campus security operations have seen budget increases each year, with more than $1.3 million in additional funding allocated.
The operational budget has seen an 83% increase since 2012, an average annual increase of more than 10%.
The Longwood REF has supplemented annual campus safety funding over the last four years by more than $200,000, secured a new police vehicle, and additional cameras and blue phones.
Staffing
Over the last ten years, LUPD has added five new full-time officers, to a total now of 19. That’s more than double the U.S. average of 8 police officers for the same population.
The number of full-time officers per student has increased. There is now one officer for every 273 students on campus, a 24% increase since 2015.
Physical Improvements
LUPD operates more than 300 security cameras. In 2013, there were 0.
LUPD has installed more than 50 blue phones on Longwood property. In 2013, there were 0.
In the last five years, Longwood has spent more than $331,000 on lighting improvements to areas on campus, including High Street, Spruce Street, and several parking areas.
In the last ten years, Longwood has added to campus: emergency notification system with siren; additional counseling staff; increased card access to campus buildings
New construction over next two years will add 70 cameras and 3 blue light phones
Police are in the process of installing 3 additional blue phones at Longwood Village to total 4, along with 21 security cameras.
Operations
LUPD offers more than 20 programs, including Code Red training and Self-Defense classes.
LUPD has adopted community policing practices, focused on building connections with the community and utilizing pro-active, student-focused crime prevention strategies.