Public Safety

Georgia College & State University Department of Public Safety Monthly Safety Topic: December – Personal Safety and Theft PreventionAs the holiday season approaches, it’s important to keep your safety and belongings secure. Unfortunately, the season of joy can also attract those looking to dampen your holiday cheer. Here are some practical tips to help you stay safe and prevent theft:Secure your vehicle.Always lock your car doors and windows when unattended.Remove valuables and gifts...

🌬️ WEATHER WARNING 🌬️The coldest air of the season is arriving tonight! 🥶Winds of 5–15 mph will make it feel even colder, with "feels like" temperatures dropping into the teens and 20s overnight.Mountain areas:At elevations above 2,000 feet, wind chills could plunge to single digits.What this means for our area:By early Tuesday morning, the windchill could make it feel as low as 22°F.Stay safe and prepared:Be cautious of icy roads and walkways.Bundle up in warm layers.Limit time outdoors...

November Safety Topic and Talking PointsAlcohol Awareness and Safe CelebrationsAs the holiday season approaches, we start to gather with friends and family. Remember to celebrate responsibly.Set Limits: If you are going to drink set limits and stick to them. This can help reduce the risk of consuming too much alcohol.Alternate with non-alcoholic drinks: Have a glass of water or a non-alcoholic beverage between drinks to slow down alcohol intake.Watch out for each other: Have a friend...

On the night of Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, a vehicle in the Centennial parking lot was entered, and items were taken. The investigation is currently ongoing.The vehicle had not been locked, and several items were left visible inside. To help prevent incidents like this, we encourage all campus community members to lock and secure their vehicles when leaving them unattended. Whenever possible, remove all valuables from your vehicle. If removal isn’t practical, please store items out...

Parts of Greene Street will be closed this Friday, Aug. 23, from 2 p.m. until 12 a.m. for the Welcome Back Block Party. Greene Street will be closed starting at Columbia Street and extending to Tattnall Street. To prepare for the road closure, all vehicles in this area need to be moved by 2 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 23. All vehicles left parked in this area will be subject to being towed. 

If you have students who need to gain access to facilities after hours for the fall 2024 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.

Thursday, Aug. 15, is Move-in Day for students on Main Campus. Greene Street and Jackson Street will be closed starting at 6 a.m. until 12 p.m. Traffic will be heavier than usual throughout the day as our new and returning Bobcats get settled. Let's make them feel welcome and help us maintain a self and secure environment as we begin a new year.

Georgia College & State University will test the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. 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 & State University will test the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. 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 & State University will test the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. 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...