Public Safety

Active Threat Protocols - Campus Safety Week
Event    Friday, September 26, 2025
Friday, Sept. 26, at 3 p.m.“Emergency Preparedness: Active Threat Protocols”Public Safety Chief Wes Hardin will provide an overview of lockdown protocols, how to properly respond to reported active-shooter or bomb threats and how Public Safety is prepared to keep you safe.ACCESS THE WEBINAR
Campus Safety Week at GCSU
Preparing for Severe Weather - Campus Safety Week
Event    Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 3 p.m.“Preparing for Severe Weather”Jeremy Nobles, associate director of Emergency Management, will outline what you need to know before and during emergency weather situations, from stocking necessary supplies to how the university works to keep you safe.ACCESS THE WEBINAR
Campus Safety Week at GCSU
What does it mean to 'Shelter in Place?'" - Campus Safety Week
Event    Monday, September 22, 2025
Monday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m.“What Does It Mean to ‘Shelter in Place?’”Brian Freese, deputy chief of police at Georgia College, will explore the crisis situations that lead to “shelter in place” orders, how they differ and what you need to know in each specific instance.ACCESS THE WEBINAR
Campus Safety Week at GCSU
You're invited: Campus Safety Week at GCSU
Announcement    Monday, September 15, 2025
Next week, Sept. 22-26, is Campus Safety Week at Georgia College & State University.In honor of National Campus Safety Month, Georgia College & State University will host seven live webinars spanning various safety topics, from mental health resources to active-threat scenario training.Each 30-minute webinar will also include an open Q&A forum.See the schedule of events below and please plan to attend as your schedule allows.Monday, Sept. 22“What Does It Mean to ‘Shelter in Place?’”...
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StormReady®: Georgia College earns national safety certification
News Story    Friday, September 12, 2025
By Mike CavaliereGeorgia College & State University earned national recognition Friday, Sept. 12, when the institution was certified as StormReady® by the National Weather Service.One of only 18 institutions in the state to earn this distinction, Georgia College was recognized for being prepared for all severe weather events, from hurricanes and tornadoes to floods and winter weather. To earn this certification, organizations must establish a 24-hour warning point and emergency operations...
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$856K committed to campus safety enhancements at GCSU
News Story    Monday, September 8, 2025
By Gil PoundWell before the recent rash of active threat hoaxes at multiple colleges across the state, Georgia College & State University made a significant investment towards enhancing safety on campus.More than $856,000 was committed to safety improvements over three years, including nearly doubling security cameras from 550 to 900.An Investment in SafetyOf the money spent on safety upgrades, approximately half of the funds are being used to upgrade or add security cameras around...
September is Emergency Preparedness Month
Announcement    Thursday, September 4, 2025
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month!It’s a great day to be a Bobcat — and a safe one, too. Georgia College & State University Department of Public Safety is proud to join the nationwide effort to raise awareness about the importance of emergency readiness.Preparedness is a shared responsibility, and we encourage our campus community — students, faculty and staff — to take a few simple but critical steps:Preparedness Saves Lives – Taking time now to prepare can make all...
GCSU is now officially StormReady!
Announcement    Friday, June 13, 2025
We're proud to share that Georgia College & State University has been recognized by the National Weather Service as a StormReady campus, joining a select group of institutions nationwide that have demonstrated exceptional preparedness for severe weather events.This achievement is the result of months of coordination, planning and training led by our Emergency Manager, Jeremy Nobles. Jeremy’s dedication, attention to detail and leadership ensured that GCSU met or exceeded every requirement...
Access list for Fall Semester 2025
Announcement    Monday, August 18, 2025
If you have students who need to gain access to facilities after hours for the fall 2025 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.
Access list for Summer Semester 2025
Announcement    Thursday, June 5, 2025
If you have students who need to gain access to facilities after hours for the summer 2025 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.
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