Christopher Newport University Police Dept

Christopher Newport University Police Dept serves Newport News, VA. Our officers have the same authority and obligation as other state and municipal police. We also maintain a mutual aid agreement with the Newport News Police Department. All Christopher Newport University police officers are sworn and certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. (757) 594–7777 Mission Statement The mission of the Christopher Newport University Police Department is to provide the University, including all faculty, staff, students and guests, with professional law enforcement services, in an efficient and effective manner, which fully supports the academic mission of the university. Our primary goal is to ensure that all members of the University community are able to live, study, work and enjoy the full spectrum of experiences offered by the University. In order to achieve this goal, the University Police will make every effort to reduce the risk of crime to the lowest possible level. Non-emergency: (757) 594-7777. Dial 911 for emergencies.