The University of West Georgia is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, employees and visitors. Effective campus safety policies and procedures for reporting problems can help assure security for people and property.
Tips for your protection
1.Always walk with others in well-lit areas
2. Become familiar with the blue light emergency phones – wwww.bf.westga.edu/pubsafe/
3.Always lock your doors and windows, in your room and vehicle, at all times
4. Never prop open exterior doors to residence halls
5. Become familiar with emergency exits
6. Always be aware of your surroundings
7. Keep valuables out of sight
8. When traveling, carry a cell phone and let others know where you are going
9. Program emergency numbers in your phone
10. Never accept rides from or pick up strangers
11. Attend parties with friends and look out for each other
12. Never accept drinks from strangers
13. Never drink and drive
14. Hang up on harassing phone calls and make a report with the police department
15.Report crimes and suspicious activities to the police immediately – be prepared to give as much information as possible
Security
Although the University makes every effort to provide adequate campus safety, the best security system is one in which every member of the community is alert. The University Police patrols the campus and is readily available to assist on a 24-hour basis. University Police not only assists the campus community when reporting thefts, accidents, and fires, but also provides emergency medical assistance, late night escorts, and motorist assistance including battery jump starts and helping when keys are locked in vehicles. The emergency number for police, fire, and ambulance is (678) 839-6000.
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