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Welcome from Chief Connie B. Sampson

Welcome to the Georgia State University Police Web Site. As you navigate through our site, I am sure you will find a number of safety hints and useful information. We have our complete Safety Net on line that includes our crime statistics for the last three years. There is also useful safety tips and a listing of services provided by our department.

The Police Department partners with the entire University community to provide a safe and secure environment. We receive tremendous support and help from the University Administration, students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community in order to achieve the department's mission.


Georgia State University is on the move and growing. We are very proud and excited to be an integral part of this growth. As the "Main Street Master Plan" of the University is implemented we look forward to each facet and helping develop a pleasant and safe atmosphere where everyone can enjoy their experiences at the University without being overly concerned about their security. As an example we have been involved with the development and integration of the security plans of the Helen M. Aderhold Learning Center and the loft-style housing complex since the very first beginnings of the design. We are very excited about these new facilities, due to begin operation in the next few months.

The Georgia State University Police Department is national accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) and was the first campus police department in Georgia to achieve the distinction of "Certified Law Enforcement Agency" from the State of Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program. Currently, we are the only university police department in the state to be both National Accredited and State Certified.  Accreditation and Certification were achieved by meeting very stringent and recognized professional law enforcement standards as verified by audits conducted by teams of other certified law enforcement agencies. These awards are recognized by all law enforcement agencies in Georgia and across the nation as a measure to of the professional law enforcement services being provided to the community.

Georgia State University provides the largest campus police department in Georgia to help insure your stay at the University is enjoyable, productive and safe. With your help there is no doubt that this can be achieved. So, the next time you need assistance or just need some information rest assured we are happy to help. Do not hesitate to call or stop one of our police officers for assistance.

Welcome to Georgia State University and we look forward to seeing you about campus.

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