The WSU Vancouver Police Department maintains a collaborative and close relationship with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, especially when addressing matters that impact the WSU Vancouver campus and community. Local collaboration includes inter-operative radio capability, a joint police records computer system (with the city and county), training programs and, at times, investigation of incidents. Additionally, the WSU Vancouver Police Department also collaborates with the Vancouver Police Department, the Washington State Patrol and various state and federal law enforcement agencies.
Generally, WSU Vancouver Police Department does not provide law enforcement services to off-campus residences or properties. WSU Vancouver relies on the close working relationship with Clark County Sheriff’s Office and Vancouver Police Department to receive information about incidents involving WSU Vancouver students and recognized student organizations.
All recognized WSU Vancouver student organizations must abide by federal, state, and local laws and WSU policies. WSU may become involved in off-campus conduct of students and recognized student organizations when such conduct is determined to affect a substantial university interest, as defined in the Standards of Conduct for Students Policy.