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Campus Safety and Security

15 Edgewood Avenue in the One Park Place South Building
Emergency: 404/413-2100
Non-Emergency: 404/413-2100
Fax: 404/413-3231
Crime Prevention: 404/413-3213
Web: www.gsu.edu/gsupolice

Overview

The Georgia State University Police Department is a nationally accredited agency which enforces city, state and federal laws on the Georgia State campus, provides safety services and conducts programs to inform students, faculty and staff about safety and security measures. The department adheres to a philosophy of community oriented policing.

The police department is composed of trained officers who are certified by the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council, full time and part time (student assistants) security officers, communications officers and supporting staff. University police officers patrol the Georgia State campus and the surrounding area 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The department also maintains a police substation at the University Commons. Officers are able to respond promptly to all incidents.

Services Provided

Emergency Assistance

The university police department provides a 24-hour emergency assistance.

Emergency Call Boxes

Located in parking lots, parking decks and plaza areas. These boxes are activated by opening the door on the box and pushing a call button on the inside. The caller is connected directly to the police dispatcher. The boxes are identified by emergency signs and flashing blue lights.

Safety Escort Service

Escorts are available to all students, faculty and staff to allow them to safely reach parking lots and decks, public transportation and other locations in the vicinity of the university. The service is available 24 hours a day.

Vehicle Assistance

The department usually operates a service vehicle driven by security officers Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. , during classes and for varying hours between semesters. This service is available to assist with battery recharging, accessing keys inside locked cars and changing tires. The service truck can be requested by using one of the emergency assistance boxes or by calling the police station. If a service vehicle is not available, an officer will be able to provide vehicle assistance.

Crime Prevention Programming
The department offers free programs on subjects including campus safety, alcohol awareness, self defense and other topics to the community. Please contact the police department for scheduling.