To the Georgia Tech Campus Community:

As we approach the mid-point in the fall semester, I would encourage everyone to take a few moments to familiarize themselves with the following important information designed to help keep our campus community safe.

Campus Safety
While our primary focus is keeping the Georgia Tech campus secure, we are paying particularly diligent attention to the crimes occurring adjacent to campus. In addition to the extra efforts we are making to inform and educate our students, the campus police department is working closely in support of the Atlanta Police Department to help secure the areas and neighborhoods adjacent to campus where many students live. Click here for a more complete listing of the many initiatives underway to protect our students and promote a safer environment. We also encourage parents and students to review "Take the Time, Prevent the Crime" - a fact sheet developed to address crime prevention both on and off campus.

• Sign-up for crime alerts from the Georgia Tech Police Department at http://www.police.gatech.edu/crimeinfo/crimealerts. This service is available to both students and parents.
• Report any suspicious behavior or activities to the Georgia Tech Police department at 404-894-2500.
• Do not walk alone after dark. This applies to both male and female students. Use the Stingerette campus shuttle service 404-385-RIDE (5-7433) or the Georgia Tech Police Department for on campus transportation.
• If a suspicious or armed person demands your possessions, comply with the request then immediately seek police assistance.
• Clean your car, and do not leave any items, especially GPS systems, computers, or spare change in your vehicle.
• Lock your doors and windows. Do not allow unfamiliar persons to enter your building.
• Students can enter emergency contact information by clicking on the red phone icon at www.buzzport.gatech.edu.       

Emergency Alerts
To be informed of emerging threats to campus security, we strongly recommend that students:
• Sign up for Georgia Tech Emergency Notification System (GTENS) alerts, https://passport.gatech.edu.
• Sign up for Skywarn Severe Weather Service, www.police.gatech.edu/weather.htm.
• Follow instructions made through the campus Siren Warning System.

Taking sensible precaution is the best way to avoid dangerous situations. For more information about crime awareness and prevention, visit the Georgia Tech Police Department Web site at www.police.gatech.edu.

Teresa Crocker
Georgia Tech Chief of Police