West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Safety and Security
Campus Carry
On July 1, Senate Bill 10, the Campus Self-Defense Act, will take effect in West Virginia. Passed by the West Virginia Legislature in 2023, the Campus Self-Defense Act allows a person to carry a concealed pistol or revolver on the grounds of an institution of higher education, with some exceptions, if that person has a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon.
Those in need of assistance may contact the WVSOM security office, located at A210A, either by phone or text message at 304-647-8911. Concerns regarding security related activities on campus should be directed to Belinda Evans, Security Administrator at 304-647-6401 or the President’s Office at 304-647-6200.
Those in need of assistance may contact the WVSOM security office, located in the A Building in office A210A, either by phone or text message at 304-647-8911.
Emergency Response Manual
Bloodborne Pathogens Guidelines and Exposure Control Plan
- Bloodborne Pathogens Guidelines and Exposure Control Plan
- Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Incident Report Form
Infectious Medical Waste Management Plan
Respiratory Protection Program
WVSOM Alert System
The WVSOM Alert system allows WVSOM to quickly communicate health and safety-related information through a combination of various communication methods.
The Emergency Notification System will communicate and dispense important information for:
- situations threatening the safety and security of our campus;
- campus closures due to emergency situations threatening the safety and security of our campus;
- class cancellations due severe weather.
Emergency Contact Phone Numbers
Use the following phone numbers to call for assistance on campus:
- 304-647-8911: WVSOM Security Phone
- 9-911: Greenbrier County 911 from campus phone
- 911: Greenbrier County 911 from outside or cell phone
Exterior Emergency Phones
Exterior Emergency Phones are located in the parking areas and outside buildings around campus. In an emergency, just pick-up the handset and it will automatically connect to the local 911 dispatch center.
Crime Statistics
The Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education provides a report detailing crime statistics for all colleges and universities in the United States via their Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Tool.
This report will provide you with crime statistics data for WVSOM. You can view WVSOM's last three years of safety-and security-related statistical data, along with general information about the campus.
Campus Hazing Transparency Report
Vehicle Accident Packet
MSDS Search
Additional Forms and safety Plans
Safety & Security Meeting Minutes
WVSOM's Safety & Security committee meeting minutes are provided as a service to the community. Minutes are posted as they are approved.