Clery Reporting

The “Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act” commonly referred to as the “Clery Act,” requires institutions of higher education to report specified crime statistics on college campuses and to provide other safety and crime information to members of the campus community.

Listed within the reports below are total reported criminal incidents at VMI for the three previous calendar years. If a further breakdown into sub-areas is desired, please visit the Department of Education’s website and access Virginia Military Institute. 

• Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 2025
• Annual Crime Statistics, including Hate Crimes 2025
• Annual Arrests and Referrals 2025
• Annual Fire Statistics 2025

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Fire Safety Report

Virginia Military Institute has taken extensive measures to minimize fire hazards in the Barracks and in other Institute facilities. 

Recent renovations to the Barracks complex included the installation of an extensive sprinkler system.  There is a facility-wide alarm system.  Academic, administrative, and support buildings are similarly equipped.  The fire alarm system is connected with the local fire department.

Cadets are prohibited from using electrical appliances, including microwave ovens, hot pots, heating elements, etc.  In addition, flammable materials, such as candles, fireworks, etc., are also prohibited.

Procedures for evacuating the Barracks is posted throughout the facility. Cadets and employees will leave by the nearest exit and form up on the Parade Ground in designated locations to allow accountability.  Briefings concerning procedures to be followed are provided annually.

Cadets or employees should report fires to the Guard Room or to a member of the commandant’s staff.  Employees in other facilities should report fires to the building coordinator.

A paper copy of this report can be requested by calling 540-464-7017.