Western Carolina University Police Department

Western Carolina University Police Department serves Cullowhee, NC. WCU PD works towards building partnerships with the university community to provide a safe environment to achieve our academic mission. All of our police officers are certified by the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office and meet the Attorney General’s standards for law enforcement officers. We provide the same level of service offered by a municipal police department, as well as other services unique to an academic institution. Additionally, during emergencies, individuals may also dial 911 from their cellular telephones and report an emergency to the Jackson County Communications Center, who in turn will relay the information to the WCU Emergency Services Communication Center. Non-emergency: (828) 227-7301. Dial 911 for emergencies.

Public contact information is available for Western Carolina University Police Department, including 1 listed contact that officers can use for training coordination or general inquiries when provided by the department.