Public Safety

GCSU recognizes National Hazing Prevention Week

Announcement Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Georgia College & State University is proud to join colleges and universities across the country in recognizing National Hazing Prevention Week, an opportunity to raise awareness, educate our campus community and reaffirm our commitment to student safety.Did you know that hazing is against the law in Georgia?According to O.C.G.A. 16-5-61, hazing is defined as:Subjecting a student to an activity that endangers or is likely to endanger their physical health.Using social or physical pressure...

Secure your vehicle and belongings

Announcement Thursday, September 18, 2025

Dear Bobcats,As part of our ongoing commitment to campus safety, we want to remind everyone of the importance of securing your vehicle and belongings while on campus. A few simple steps can greatly reduce the risk of theft or unwanted incidents:Always lock your vehicle before leaving it unattended.Remove valuables such as laptops, phones, wallets or backpacks. If you cannot remove them, store them out of sight in the trunk or glove compartment.Avoid leaving bags, shopping items or...

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.A bomb threat checklist is available as an attachment below to open and download for your reference.ACCESS THE WEBINAR

Preparing for Severe Weather webinar at 3 p.m.

Event Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Campus Safety Week: 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

What does it mean to 'Shelter in Place?'" webinar at 3 p.m.

Event Monday, September 22, 2025

Campus Safety Week: 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

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?’”...

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...

$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...

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