Between these years, H.N. Crawford, W.H. Alderman, E.W. Guerry, Huston M. Varnum, and A.J. Opperman were night watchmen for the campus.

Adam Joseph Opperman was the German caretaker and night watchman for many years. He resigned “during the war years” (most likely WWII) to work with a USO in Augusta. He seemed to be a favorite on campus with students calling him “Uncle Oppie.” He was known for his friendly attitude, his astronomy knowledge, his telescope that he shared with students, and his handmade models of famous locations and scenes.

Taking over from the night watchmen, William Bowen became the first police chief and only police officer at Georgia Southwestern College. He was tasked with hiring more officers over the years. The Public Safety department was housed in the rear of the Administration Building on the 2nd floor before it was renovated.

The Georgia POST Act established the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) which regulates standards and training across law enforcement agencies. Upon its creation, it recognized GSW's Public Safety as a POST certified law enforcement agency.

Public Safety is moved from Administration to Jackson Hall on the 1st floor (currently office space and Herbarium).

Chief Bowen retires after building a 12 officer department and Chief Oris Bryant takes over.

Public Safety moves from Jackson Hall to the basement of Sanford Hall near the Administration building.

Public Safety launches a website designed and coded by Captain Michael Tracy.

Public Safety moves from Sanford Hall to its current position in the old Herschel Smith Health Center.

Captain Michael Tracy replaces Oris Bryant as chief after Bryant passes away from a heart attack.

Officer Jody Smith was killed along with Americus Police Department Officer Nicholas Smarr while he was assisting in a domestic incident just off campus.