RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department is launching a new student-led committee designed to bridge the gap between campus police and the student body, offering students a direct voice in law enforcement conversations.
The initiative stems from a course VCU began offering in 2021 called “Bridging Perspectives,” which brings local law enforcement and students together for dialogue.
“I was like, this gives students the opportunity to be a part of that change,” said Johanna Adams, a VCU student who joined the committee…