W&J Working With City & Police To Ensure Safety

January 13, 2026 2:16 am

Officials with Washington and Jefferson College sent out a “Welcome Back to Campus” email on Monday. The email contained an update on measures the school has taken with the Washington Police Department and the mayor’s office to ensure they are all working together to maximize safety on and around campus, in the wake of three incidents involving firearms on North Main Street over the past several months. As a result, the group has worked together to create a new system for the city to notify campus and public safety of any incidents and their proximity to campus in a more timely manner. The city has also committed to informing the school when arrests are made. The city is also working with business owners in that area to improve security and safety. The school, though, is still encouraging students and other to be cautious about being on or near North Main Street after dark, until a final arrest is made.