The Department of Public Safety is located in Gordon Hall. The Department is responsible for providing a safe and secure educational environment for the Gordon State College community and is comprised of Georgia P.O.S.T. certified Police Officers. Public Safety Officers provide continual service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Gordon State College Public Safety Officers enforce state laws and conduct criminal and traffic investigations for all offenses occurring on college property. In addition, officers provide crime prevention services and conduct routine patrol. All departmental personnel are authorized to enforce the laws of the State of Georgia, college policy, and parking regulations that occur on the campus and within the boundaries of O.C.G.A. 20-3-72.

Loitering on or around vehicles and parking lots on the Gordon State campus is strictly prohibited. Students are required to be off campus or in their respective residence halls by 12:00 a.m. (midnight). Visitors can be asked to leave at any time by Public Safety personnel or Student Affairs staff if they are contributing to a disturbance or violating any College rule or regulation.

The Department of Public Safety is committed to providing professional and courteous service to all members of the College community. Public Safety personnel are available to assist with vehicle jumpstarts, door unlocks, walking escorts, and additional services as needed. Personnel are also present during special functions to help with traffic direction and to facilitate crowd control. 

Students are also reminded that the free LiveSafe app provides students, faculty, and staff with a direct connection to campus police so that everyone can easily communicate all their safety needs. Its easy-to-use features help you stay safe every day and enable us to provide better protection for you.

Steps to Download LiveSafe

1. Download: Search for and download "LiveSafe" for free from iTunes or Google Play app stores. Open LiveSafe and enter your GSC email address.
2. Verify your email address. You will be sent a verification email. Go to your email inbox to verify your LiveSafe account. Then tap "Open" on the app's next screen. Create a password and fill in your name. Tap Next.
3. Select your organization. Search for "Gordon State College" to select it as your organization. Once connected, Gordon State College will be at the top of the app's home screen.
4. Bonus Points: Add to your profile. Complete your profile by tapping the left menu icon. Tap "Settings" then "Profile." Enter your mobile phone number to better connect with GSC Police in an emergency.

To contact students for emergency purposes between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., call the Student Affairs Office at (678) 359-5056. To contact students for emergency purposes between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., call the Department of Public Safety at (678) 359-5111 (911).

Department of Public Safety (Police) Contact Numbers

NON-EMERGENCY (678) 359-5101

EMERGENCY LINE (678) 359-5111