The primary mission of the Georgia Southwestern State University Public Safety Department is twofold in that it is:

1. To provide a safe environment conducive to the enhancement of the academic needs of the campus community.

   This part of the mission shall be accomplished by Public Safety providing twenty-four (24) hour security coverage to the lives and properties of the Georgia Southwestern State University campus community.

2. To provide educational programs relevant to the reduction of crime on a University campus.

   To achieve this purpose, the following goals are established:

   1. Protection of Life and Property
   2. Prevention, Detection and Investigation of Criminal Activity
   3. Apprehension of Offenders
   4. Maintenance of Public Order
   5. Recovery of Property
   6. Training of Officers
   7. Compliance with Ethical Standards
   8. Traffic Control
   9. Community Service
   10. Agency Administration
   11. Agency Evaluation