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Office of

Public Safety

The Office of Public Safety is dedicated to building an environment that promotes a feeling of safety and security. The Office of Public Safety is a state certified law enforcement agency, responsible for the protection of life and property on Georgia Southwestern State University campus. 

Our Public Safety Officers protect life and property, preserve the peace, prevent and repress crime, investigate reported offenses, apprehend offenders, enforce regulations and laws relating to traffic control, collect and preserve physical evidence, prepare cases for court prosecution or disciplinary action, recover lost and stolen property, provide general police services to the University community, and establish and maintain an enforcement policy which is consistent with the requirements of the law and with the best traditions of a democratic society.

Resources

Campus Parking

The Clery Act / Crime Statistics

Area Beat

Campus Carry

Medical Amnesty Law

Emergency Management

Max Gruver Act Public Disclosures

Safety Tips

Services Offered

Our team of dedicated officers is committed to serving the GSW community by offering the following services:

  • Campus Patrol
  • Traffic and Parking Enforcement
  • Escorts
  • Vehicle Assistance
  • Safety Programs
  • Event Security

Operations

The Office of Public Safety is an accredited law enforcement agency responsible for the protection of life and property on Georgia Southwestern State University campus. Areas within the office include Administration, Patrol, Support Staff, and Training. The office operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The office strictly enforces the University's Drug Free Campus Policy. After reviewing our Campus Crime Statistics, we would like to invite you to view and compare National Campus Crime statistics.

Parking Permit Registration

Contact

Office of Public Safety

Nicholas Smarr and Jody Smith Memorial Building

229-931-2245 phone
229-931-2711 fax
public.safety@gsw.edu

Sunday - Saturday: 24/7

Staff


Have Alerts at Your Fingertips
The AlertAware Mobile App (formerly Alertus Mobile Recipient) allows end users to receive push notifications from the Alertus System and offers a panic button feature so users can quickly and easily send incident reports to emergency managers.
AlertAware App Information

Contact

The mission of Georgia Southwestern State University Campus Police Department is to enhance the quality of life by providing a secure and safe environment through professional service to the College community.

Jurisdiction

Georgia law provides University and Campus Police arrest powers for offenses committed upon University System property and includes jurisdiction over offenses committed upon any public or private property within 500 yards of any property under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The law enforcement efforts of the Georgia Southwestern Office of Public Safety will generally be confined to properties of Georgia Southwestern State University. Jurisdictional authority for property within 500 yards of any property under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents of the University System will be utilized only at the request of other agencies having original jurisdiction, or in a situation jeopardizing the life and property safety, or in other emergency situations.
Students must visit Public Safety in order to receive their parking decals required to park on campus.
Public Safety Officer