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ALT Aerial image of the Compass on Virginia Commonwealth University’s Monroe Park Campus with a logo overlay that reads, “VCU Alert.” Text: full system and siren test 9/9/26 at noon.”
ALT Image of a police exercise with a white sandwich board that reads “VCU Police exercise, simulated, emergency, realistic sounds, and behaviors will be utilized.”
ALT A VCU Police officer stands in front of the VCU Mobile Safety Center during an administrative checkpoint on West Main Street in August 2025.
ALT A white VCU police vehicle with flashing blue lights leading a crowd of people down Harrison Street in Richmond, Virginia, during Ram Spirit Walk 2025.
ALT A VCU Police vehicle parked on campus near the Virginia Commonwealth University gym in downtown Richmond, Virginia.
ALT ALT: Image of VCU’s campus during the winter with text that reads, “VCU Alert.”
ALT We prioritize the health and safety of anyone who comes to us for care. We are aware of a series of videos that appear to have been posted by an individual confirmed to be an employee of our health system. The content of the videos is highly inappropriate and does not reflect the integrity or values of our health system. VCU Police are assisting with this investigation. Per policy, while the investigation is underway, the individual is on administrative leave and will not be in our facilities or interacting with patients.
ALT VCU ALERT | VCU closing 1/24 through 1/26 Students are encouraged to leave campus ahead of the approaching storm, if they feel safe doing so. Image of a VCU Police vehicle in the snow.
ALT Sound advisory on January 17, 2026 with Division of Capitol Police, Virginia State Police, City of Richmond, Richmond Police Department, Department of General Services, and Virginia Department of Emergency Management logos.
ALT A table of V-C-U Police officers and staff members sitting at tables with plates of food, smiling.
ALT Monica Rao, wearing an all pink outfit, smiles as she watches Dr. Rao speak.
ALT VCU Police logo. Image of a man running down a hallway in an orange football jersey with #18 on it. Text reads: VCU Police are seeking help identifying a person of interest connected to a burglary on August 12, 2025. At approximately 2:30 pm, officers received a report of a burglary from an apartment in 1200 W. Marshall St. The victim reported that a suspect entered their apartment without permission and removed personal items and currency. The suspect was unknown to the victim. The following image is from security camera footage immediately following the incident.
ALT A VCU Police officer holds traffic while a group of pedestrians heading to a graduation ceremony crosses the street.