Ferrum College opened its new campus safety and welcome center located on Route 40, near the east entrance into the college. The building is the former home of the Christian Ministries Center.

Ferrum Police Chief Libby Legg said the campus safety center will provide an office for the Franklin County Sheriff's Department, Virginia State Police and other law enforcement agencies in the county.

There will not be a deputy stationed at the center, however, the center will provide an office for deputies working the Ferrum area.

Anyone needing assistance can call (540) 365-4255 or (540) 483-3000.