THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Authority and Jurisdiction

The Public Safety staff is composed solely of "non-sworn" officers, with no arrest authority outside the guidelines provided for private citizens in making a citizen's detainment.  The Greensboro Police Department patrols the campus daily and has the authority to arrest any persons within their jurisdiction and authority.

The authority of the Public Safety staff is to follow college policy in all matters of campus life, facilities use and crime prevention. The Office of Public Safety  assists the Campus Life in initiating campus judicial or administrative action against a Guilford College student who violates college policy and/or regulations.

Public Safety Services

The Office of Public Safety provides the following services to the members of the Guilford College Community:

• 24-hour public safety protection and awareness: the patrolling of campus areas with primary concern for personal safety of all students, staff, faculty and visitors
• Emergency phones with immediate connection to the Public Safety officers for medical assistance, fire alert, police assistance and suspicious activity (refer to map on back cover for locations of emergency phones)
• Crime prevention programming to assist all community members in heightened awareness of safety issues
• On-campus escorts upon request
• Whistle Alert Program
• Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Training
• Liaison services to local law enforcement agencies
• Monitoring safety conditions and filing safety-related work requests
• Enforcement of campus vehicle registration and parking regulations
• Bicycle Registration Program
• Campus facilities access control
• Fire, health, safety and risk management responsibilities

Safety and Crime Prevention Programs

The Office of Public Safety presents safety awareness and crime prevention programs for the Guilford community and works in close cooperation with the Office for Campus Life to conduct relevant and useful programming in Guilford's residence halls.

Some features of this programming include:

The Whistle Alert Program

The College has made whistles available to all students, faculty and staff. Carrying a whistle is a wise safety prevention measure. If you sense trouble, go to a well-lighted area and blow your whistle; if you hear a whistle, call Public Safety immediately.  Whistles are available in the Office for Public Safety.

Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Training

RAD training is offered to the Guilford Community by certified instructors in the Public Safety Department at various times throughout the year.

Bicycle Registration
The Public Safety Office provides a bicycle registration program to discourage theft and aid identification in the recovery of lost or stolen property.

Public Safety Tips

• Keep your room locked at all times.
• Never copy your room keys. Report lost keys to the Campus Life office immediately.
• Do not prop exterior residence hall doors.
• When walking at night, walk with a friend or in a group.
• Report suspicious persons or activities to the Office of Public Safety immediately.
• Report theft or other crimes to the Office of Public Safety immediately.
• Lock your vehicle. Do not leave valuables unattended.
• Maintain accurate records and serial numbers of your belongings.
• Do not let strangers into your residence hall or room.
• If you feel endangered or threatened, call x2909 for a courtesy escort.  Please be mindful that escorting is a courtesy service and not a priority.

The Office of Public Safety encourages all students to be conscious of their own safety and security and to report any unsafe conditions.