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.
WVSOM strives to protect and enhance a safe, supportive learning and working environment. Through proactive prevention, integrated preparedness, and respectful, community-centered engagement, we safeguard the people, facilities, and systems that enable cutting-edge training, pioneering research, and immersive clinical experiences—ensuring every person on campus can pursue health and learning with confidence.
Campus Safety and Security Contact Information
WVSOM Security Office
Building A - 210A
Phone or text: 304.647.8911
Greenbrier County 911 Emergency Services
Dial 911 from any outside phone or cell phone.
Exterior Emergency Phones are located in the parking areas and outside buildings around campus. In an emergency, connect to the local 911 dispatch center directly by pressing the emergency button.
Belinda Evans, Director of Campus Security and Events Operations
Email: bevans@osteo.wvsom.edu
Phone: 304.647.6401
Cell: 304.646.4222
Campus Building Safety (including Fire Safety, OSHA and BRIM Compliance)
Matt Carver, Safety Compliance Officer
Email: mcarver@osteo.wvsom.edu
Phone: 304.793.6808
Cell: 304.667.7345
To report an unsafe condition on the Lewisburg campus, please click here to complete the Unsafe Conditions Report Form.
The following safety manuals are posted here for compliance and information purposes. These reports are approved and reviewed annually by the WVSOM Safety Committee, led by Matt Carver, Safety Compliance Officer.
- WVSOM Emergency Response Manual
- Bloodborne Pathogens Guidelines and Exposure Control Plan
- Infectious Medical Waste Management Plan
- Respiratory Protection Program manual
- Search the MSDS database
- Chemical Hygiene Plan
- For reporting incidents, employees and students are required to log into the OBA SharePoint site to complete incident reporting forms located at the Safety and Security Page.
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 to severe weather.
If you have questions on setting up your WVSOM Alert, please contact the Help Desk.
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
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.