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GEORGIA TECH POLICE DEPARTMENT

GEORGIA TECH POLICE DEPARTMENT. Dedicated to providing a safe and secure campus. Georgia Tech Police Department. Open 24/7, including weekends, holidays, and breaks. N. Tenth St. Georgia Tech Police Dept. Northside Dr. Hemphill Ave. X. Ferst Dr.

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GEORGIA TECH POLICE DEPARTMENT

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  1. GEORGIA TECH POLICE DEPARTMENT Dedicated to providing a safe and secure campus

  2. Georgia Tech Police Department • Open 24/7, including weekends, holidays, and breaks N Tenth St. Georgia Tech Police Dept. Northside Dr. Hemphill Ave. X Ferst Dr. 879 HEMPHILL AVENUEATLANTA, GA 30332-0440

  3. Georgia Tech Police Department Emergency/Main Phone Line: On Campus Telephone 4-2500 Off Campus Telephone 404-894-2500

  4. Emergency Telephones EMERGENCY • +160 Strategically located • Red Emergency button Know where emergency telephones are located on campus!

  5. Police Personnel • +90 Full Time Positions • +70 Police Positions • +20 Unarmed Security, Dispatchers, Clerical and Administrative Support Personnel. • Campus Police Officers • Have authority to make arrests for crimes committed on campus and on any public or private property within 500 yards of campus. • Professionally trained and certified in accordance with the Georgia Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Council.

  6. K-9 OfficersHooch and Tarzan Bomb Detection

  7. Services • Continuous Campus Patrols • Building Security Patrols • Criminal Investigation Division • Records Processing Unit • Communications Center • Lost and Found • Crime Prevention Unit • Special Operations Division • Office of Homeland Security

  8. Criminal Incidents on Campus

  9. Crimes Reported to GTPD 2006

  10. Burglary • A Total of 102 incidents were reported to the Campus Police in 2006. • Several burglaries occurred in the residence halls. • Most burglaries were committed without forced entry.

  11. Burglary Prevention • Secure valuables. • Engrave valuables and record serial numbers. • Keep doors and windows shut and locked at all times -DO NOT PROP DOORS OPEN! • Report suspicious activity to the police.

  12. Larceny-Theft • A total of 539 incidents were reported to the Campus Police in 2006. • Nearly half occurred from motor vehicles. • Besides motor vehicles, areas with more frequent incidents of theft include: • Campus Recreation Center • Student Center

  13. Larceny-Theft • Several laptop computers were reported stolen. • Many were stolen from vehicles and unsecured dorm rooms. • Never leave a laptop unsecured or unattended. • Never leave a laptop or laptop bag visible in your vehicle. • Keep a record of the serial number and description. • Ask distributors about anti-theft devices.

  14. NEW! Online Laptop Registration www.police.gatech.edu/registration.htm

  15. Larceny-Theft • 76 bicycles were reported stolen. • Secure bicycles with a U-Lock and register it with the Georgia Tech Police Department for FREE

  16. Robbery • A total of 7 robberies were reported to the campus police in 2006. • 3 by Force • 4 by Weapon or Intimidation

  17. Robbery Prevention • Choose well lit areas. • Be aware of your surroundings and walk with confidence-Body language-Eye contact. • Walk with a friend or group-Safety in numbers. • Report suspicious activity to the police. • Trust your instincts-Change directions if you are being followed-Go where people are. • Know where Emergency Telephones are located.

  18. Stingerette service ends promptly at 2:00 AM. Ride Request Procedures Call Parking at 404-894-9649 or 5-RIDE

  19. What Can Happen if YOU commit a crime? Parents/Guardians may be notified Student Conduct Code Violation City Ordinance Citation Atlanta City Jail Fulton County Jail Loss of Housing EXPULSION LOSS OF HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

  20. Critical Incidents • Seek cover • Call Police • Move away from the immediate path of danger • Distance yourself from the shooter • Put something between you and the shooter! • Thinking and planning about a shooter on campus NOW, will help you make better decisions during a critical incident.

  21. Personal Protection Devices • Cell phone –Program 404-894-2500 • Personal alarm • Whistle on keychain • Pepper Spray • Women’s Self-Defense

  22. It is a FELONY to possess a weapon on campus! This includes, but is not limited to: • Handguns, Shotguns, or Rifles • Air Guns, AirSoft guns, or BB guns • Paintball guns • Tasers or stun guns • Knives with blades over 2 inches long

  23. Ways To Stay Informed • www.police.gatech.edu • Annual Crime Awareness Brochure • The Technique • Read Crime Alerts and Crime Summaries • Stop by the Department and pick up various crime awareness and prevention brochures.

  24. Contact Us • Main Police Number: 404-894-2500 • Crime Prevention: 404-894-1288

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