College students cannot become complacent under the impression that their campuses are safe havens from our society’s crime. Crime can and does occur on campus and against students in the community around campus. With the information here, we hope to remind you that the most important element in your personal safety is your own consciousness of potential dangers. With your help, our campus can remain safer than the world at large.

This “Safe & Secure” guide for the campus community has been produced by the police department, the legal affairs office, the student affairs division, and the university’s public affairs office. It includes policies and statistics as required by law, including the University’s Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs. The University of Georgia has published complete on-campus crime statistics since 1969.

Additionally, this site relates crimes as reported by the Athens-Clarke County Police at off-campus locations occupied or used primarily by students, and provides information about the number of reports of alcohol, drug and weapons violations referred to the UGA Student Judiciary during 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Please keep this information for reference throughout the year. If you have suggestions about points which should be included in future reports, please call University Public Affairs at 706-542-8163. If you have concerns about campus security procedures, call the police department at 706-542-2200. If you would like more information about crime statistics for the off-campus areas of Clarke County, call the Athens-Clarke County Police Department at 706-613-3330.

This report is intended to provide a general description of the University's security arrangements. It is not intended to serve, and should not be viewed, as a contractual agreement between the University and the recipient. Security procedures are subject to change without notice.

The University of Georgia is a unit of the University System of Georgia. The University of Georgia is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. In compliance with federal law, including the provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Georgia does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in its administration of educational policies, programs, or activities; its admissions policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other University-administered programs; or employment. In addition, the University does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation consistent with the University non-discrimination policy. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the director of the Equal Opportunity Office, Peabody Hall, 290 South Jackson Street, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602. Telephone 706-542-7912 (V/TDD). Fax 706-542-2822.

If you have a disability and need assistance to obtain this information in an alternate format, please contact University Public Affairs at 706-542-8163.

University of Georgia Administration:

Michael F. Adams
President
presuga@uga.edu
706-542-2002

Thomas S. Landrum
Interim Senior Vice President for External Affairs
tlandrum@uga.edu
706-542-2002

Thomas H. Jackson Jr.
Vice President for Public Affairs
tjackson@uga.edu
706-542-8090