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Georgia State University Police Department

15 Edgewood Avenue in the One Park Place South Building
Emergency: 404/413-3333
Non-Emergency: 404/413-2100
Fax: 404/413-3231
Crime Prevention: 404/413-3213
Web: www.gsu.edu/gsu/police

The Georgia State University Police Department is a nationally accredited and state certified agency that 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 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 or pushing a call button. The caller is connected directly to the communications officer. 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 within close proximity to 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 Thursday from 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. and 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Fridays unless otherwise indicated. This service is available to assist with battery recharging, accessing keys inside locked cars and changing tires. The service vehicle 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 may be able to provide vehicle assistance.
  
• Crime Prevention Programs: The department offers free programs to the community on campus safety, alcohol awareness, self-defense and other topics. Please contact the police department for scheduling.