MEET THE CHIEF
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF
The Fort Valley State University Police Department is a dynamic, progressive and professional organization that is committed to excellence and dedicated to serving our faculty, staff and students with dignity. Our goal is to protect life and property, prevent crime and reduce fear of crime. We do this by focusing on educating our police staff and the campus community.
We strive to be transparent and provide service with understanding, respond with compassion, perform with integrity while enforcing the law. Here at FVSU, we police the campus and not the student by educating, protecting and serving.
SAFETY TIPS
- Do not allow strangers to tailgate behind you.
- If someone asks to use your phone for emergency purposes, offer to telephone for them instead of allowing them access to your residence and possessions.
- Always have keys ready and available when traveling to your residence or vehicle.
- When leaving your vehicle never leave personal information out in sight for others to see.
- When leaving your vehicle, keep your windows and doors secured.
- On-campus, call 478-825-6211 to report suspicious activity or use your RAVE Guardian App.
- Immediately give the dispatcher your location and any pertinent information. If possible, stay on the line until help arrives or the dispatcher terminates the call.
- Never leave valuables unattended.
- Never prop doors open (especially fire doors).
- Advise police of any hazards or security problems.
- Use the Buddy System. Walk with a friend at night.
- Park in a well-lit areas near other vehicles or in high-traffic areas.