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Campus Safety is intended to create and maintain a safe and
secure environment for all members of the Oglethorpe community. The
peace of mind and security that Campus Safety services offer
facilitate the realization of the university's goal to provide the
highest quality liberal arts education possible.
The staff of Campus Safety is committed to the complete and
unconditional discharge of their duties in a professional and
diligent manner with an aim to maintaining and building upon the
respect it receives from members of the Oglethorpe community and its
affiliates.
In line with our aim to maintain peace and safety within
Oglethorpe University, Campus Safety patrol officers are active
round the clock. Patrol officers have it as their duty to enforce
federal laws, state laws and Oglethorpe University's rules.
Violations of any of these laws and regulations are cited and turned
in to the appropriate authorities for processing. In addition,
patrol officers also keep an eye out for any suspicious activity and
are trained to deal with emergencies and aid or divulge relevant
information when necessary.
Patrol officers perform their duties either on foot or in a vehicle.
During her/his shift, a patrol officer is responsible for parking
lots and campus buildings and events or activities in these areas.
The patrol officer also secures and grants access to certain areas
of campus and in buildings as specified in the related schedules.
Oglethorpe University has taken many steps to ensure that our
campus is as safe as possible. The services below are provided by Campus Safety free of charge to the Oglethorpe community:
- Vehicle Assistance: This program includes starting a dead battery, contacting a local service station for additional assistance and opening locked vehicle doors (requires a standard waiver form to be completed and signed by the vehicle’s owner and proof of a valid driver’s license).
- Room Lockout Assistance: This program is designed to assist any student, faculty or staff (with Oglethorpe ID) in entering an authorized room.
- Escort Service: The department provides campus escorts to any location on campus. Contact the Campus Safety dispatcher at ext. 1998 to request assistance.
Safety at Oglethorpe is everybody's responsibility. Faculty,
students and staff work together to prevent crime and make our
campus a safe and thriving environment for all.
If there is an emergency, Campus Safety is available at ext. 1998 (404.504.1998 from off campus).
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