Public Safety Report
Stolen bike, no suspects
On Sept. 9, at approximately 1:05 p.m., Officer Ennis was dispatched to the Grover in reference to a female resident whose green huffy mountain bike was taken between Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 .The bike is valued at $75. There are no suspects at this time.
Broken window
On Sept. 9, at approximately 8:54 p.m., Officer Smith was dispatched to The Village in response to residents who found a broken window in their apartment. A crack was found on the window and appears as though a lawn mower had been thrown through it. The residents were not home at the time of the incident. Maintenance was notified for repairs.
Public Safety announcements
The Department of Public Safety offers several educational and crime prevention programs for the community.
Bicycle Registry encourages students to register their bicycles by bringing the bicycle to the Public Safety office along with a serial number, personal information and description. A picture will be recorded and placed on file in case of theft or loss.
A Personal Safety Program is offered to students and staff that gives the pros and cons of several defensive items such as pepper spray and personal alarms. A pepper spray demonstration is also given to show the effectiveness of this defense mechanism.
Students can call Public Safety for car services pertaining to a lock-out or a battery jump.
The GCSU Police Department hosts several rape prevention/self-defense programs throughout the school year. Public Safety has assembled a team of specifically trained officers known as SART (Sexual Assault Response Team), counselors, and nurses to provide education and comprehensive response teams to help all students.
For more information about the programs contact Public Safety at 445-4054 or 445-4400.