Public Safety

Outdoor Emergency Notification System Test Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026
Announcement    Monday, August 31, 2026
Georgia College & State University will test the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. This test is scheduled to occur the first Wednesday of every month between 10 a.m. and noon and will last approximately one minute. No action is required during the testing, and all campus operations should continue as normal. A message stating that this is a test will precede and follow the "alert" tone. In the case of an actual tornado warning, the message...
Access list for fall semester 2026 
Announcement    Tuesday, August 18, 2026
If you have students who need to gain access to facilities after hours for the fall 2026 semester, please forward a list of names along with the building and/or room number(s) to publicsafety@gcsu.edu so we can update our access log.Please note that access will not be granted to facilities after hours without prior approval.If you have any questions, please contact Public Safety.Thank you.
Welcome back
Announcement    Tuesday, August 18, 2026
It's a great day to be a Bobcat!As we welcome our students back to Georgia College & State University and get ready for another great academic year, the GCSU Department of Public Safety wants everyone to have a safe, successful and enjoyable first week of classes.A few important reminders as you navigate campus:Walk Smart: Stay alert when walking across campus. Use sidewalks and designated pedestrian areas, keep your eyes up and avoid distractions when crossing roadways.Use Crosswalks...
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Bobcats with Badges: Alumni keep students safe across the state
News Story    Monday, July 20, 2026
By Ian Wesselhoff Haley Beckham (’09) and Dr. Chris Hughes (’13) have risen through the ranks of public safety and are both newly-named Chiefs of Police – Beckham at Mercer University and Hughes at Valdosta State University. While they took different paths to become leaders in law enforcement, their journeys both started at GCSU. Last summer, Beckham became Mercer’s first female chief of police. As an undergraduate psychology major and outfielder for the softball team, she never envisioned...
Outdoor Emergency Notification System Test Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026
Announcement    Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Georgia College & State University will test the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. This test is scheduled to occur the first Wednesday of every month between 10 a.m. and noon and will last approximately one minute. No action is required during the testing, and all campus operations should continue as normal. A message stating that this is a test will precede and follow the "alert" tone. In the case of an actual tornado warning, the message...
Outdoor Emergency Notification System Test Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Announcement    Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Georgia College & State University will test the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) Wednesday, July 1, 2026. This test is scheduled to occur the first Wednesday of every month between 10 a.m. and noon and will last approximately one minute. No action is required during the testing, and all campus operations should continue as normal. A message stating that this is a test will precede and follow the "alert" tone. In the case of an actual tornado warning, the message...
Outdoor Emergency Notification System test for Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Announcement    Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Georgia College & State University will test the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) Wednesday, June 3, 2026. This test is scheduled to occur the first Wednesday of every month between 10 a.m. and noon and will last approximately one minute. No action is required during the testing, and all campus operations should continue as normal. A message stating that this is a test will precede and follow the "alert" tone. In the case of an actual tornado warning, the message...
Outdoor Emergency Notification System test Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Announcement    Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Georgia College & State University will test the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) Wednesday, May 6, 2026. This test is scheduled to occur the first Wednesday of every month between 10 a.m. and noon and will last approximately one minute. No action is required during the testing, and all campus operations should continue as normal. A message stating that this is a test will precede and follow the "alert" tone. In the case of an actual tornado warning, the message...
Georgia College Public Safety certified by Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police
Announcement    Wednesday, April 22, 2026
On Tuesday, April 21, the Georgia College & State University Department of Public Safety achieved state certification through the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, reaching a level attained by only 15% of law enforcement agencies across the state. The GACP State Certification Program gives law enforcement agencies a blueprint for effective, professional law enforcement by laying out best practices and defining standards. “This certification means that our officers and personnel...
Join us for GCSU's Department of Public Safety State Agency Certification Ceremony
Event    Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The Georgia College & State University Department of Public Safety is honored to invite you to join us for the State Agency Certification Ceremony on April 21, 2026, at 9 a.m. on the front lawn of the Hall House.This occasion represents a truly meaningful milestone for our department. State Agency Certification, awarded through the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, reflects our commitment to meeting the highest professional standards in law enforcement operations, policy, training...
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