{"220951":{"#nid":"220951","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Practicing Safety at Tech","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EProviding a safe and secure environment, while sustaining and nurturing an open campus, is Georgia Tech\u2019s top priority. Faculty, staff, and administrators devote significant resources to the provision and maintenance of a safe and secure campus community. Though we have a staff of more than 80 police officers patrolling the campus, it is important to remember we are located in a large, urban environment. As your student begins college at Tech, they should understand and embrace the following safety tips.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESafety tips:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIn an event of an emergency, students should call the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) at 404.894.2500. Students should program this number into their cell phones.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf in need of late-night campus transportation, use the Stingerette after-hours shuttle service. Students should also program 404.385.7433 into their cell phones.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStudents should remove all valuables from their vehicle to help prevent break-ins. \u0026nbsp;Leaving any items in plain view \u2014 GPS devices, laptops, purses, spare change, books, and gym bags \u2014increases the risk for a vehicle break-in.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf a suspicious or armed person demands property, students should comply with the request then immediately seek police assistance.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf students see something suspicious, they should contact the GTPD immediately.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKeep doors and windows locked, especially when your student is not in their room.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERegister all laptops and bicycles with GTPD to help the recovery process in the event of theft. This is a FREE service. For more information visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.police.gatech.edu\/services\/\u0022\u003Ewww.police.gatech.edu\/services\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFollow the Georgia Tech Police Department on Facebook \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GaTechPD\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ewww.facebook.com\/GaTechPD\u003C\/a\u003E and Twitter @GaTechPD\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERegister for Jacket Guardian, a new security service for the campus that transforms mobile phones into personal safety devices. Jacket Guardian allows cell phone users to create a personal information profile, including the upload of a picture. The profile is forwarded to first responders along with GPS location when the system is activated.\u0026nbsp; The information is secure and can only be seen when the system is activated.\u0026nbsp; It also provides a proactive \u0022timer\u0022 feature that allows students to specify how long it will take to complete certain activities and sends an alert to the police if the timer expires.\u0026nbsp; It is an opt-in system that enables users\u0027 profile information to appear in the Atlanta, or any, Smart911 center. Sign up for free at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.police.gatech.edu\/services\/jacketguardian\/\u0022\u003Ewww.police.gatech.edu\/services\/jacketguardian\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Crime prevention measures:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGeorgia Tech has 82 sworn police officers that patrol campus 24-hours a day on foot, motorcycle, bicycle, car, Segway and sometimes with a K-9 companion.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAtlanta Police and Georgia Tech Police work together daily to increase public safety around the perimeter of the campus.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe Stingerette after hours transport runs from 6 p.m. \u2013 7 a.m., so students do not have to walk on campus after dark.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThere are more than 400 emergency \u201cblue\u201d phones located throughout the campus.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKey or secure card entry to all residence halls.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGeorgia Tech provides free training and safety classes in self-defense, sexual violence, alcohol safety and emergency preparedness.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECounseling services available 24-hours a day through the Georgia Tech Counseling Center.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHousing staff available 24-hours a day.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGeorgia Tech Emergency Notification System (GTENS) emergency text message system in place for all students who sign up. Students should sign up at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/buzzport.gatech.edu\/cp\/home\/displaylogin\u0022\u003EBuzzPort.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESkyCop Mobile Surveillance Unit is a portable video surveillance trailer used on Tech\u2019s campus that enables Georgia Tech police officers to remotely monitor areas from their patrol cars.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECampus outdoor siren warning system.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEmergency alerts to classrooms are delivered through computers and projectors that are connected to the campus computer network.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStudents are required to enter emergency contact information on Buzzport. Click on the red phone icon after logging in at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/buzzport.gatech.edu\/cp\/home\/displaylogin\u0022\u003EBuzzPort.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;Students can help reduce their risk of being a victim of a crime and increase their personal safety. For more information visit the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) website \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.police.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Ewww.police.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E. Recent crime statistics may be found at the police website or at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.crimereports.com\u0022\u003Ewww.crimereports.com\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":"","uid":"27164","created_gmt":"2013-07-08 13:11:28","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:14:30","author":"Rachael Pocklington","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2013-07-08T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2013-07-08T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"related_links":[{"url":"http:\/\/www.police.gatech.edu\/","title":"Georgia Tech Police Department"}],"groups":[{"id":"1298","name":"Parent and Family Programs"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERobert Connolly\u003Cbr \/\u003EDeputy Chief, Georgia Tech Police Department\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:robert.connolly@police.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Erobert.connolly@police.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["parents@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}