Campus Police

Campus Police is staffed on-campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is located in the Getman-Babcock Residence Hall in Demorest and in the Commons and Lane Hall in Athens.

Emergency Telephone Numbers

• Demorest Campus Police—706-939-1349, 706-939-1350 or ext. 1105
• Athens Campus Police: 706-433-1789 or 706-968-4453
• 911

Piedmont University provides reasonable safety and security for its students, personnel, and facilities. Police and safety officers patrol the campuses 24 hours a day. More information may be found online at http://www.piedmont.edu/campus-safety

In spite of these services, students should be conscious of the fact that crime may still occur. The existence of a Campus Police department cannot guarantee a student's personal safety. Students must participate in the effort to secure themselves and their personal property at all times. If you see any breach of security or have a specific recommendation regarding security, please make it known to the Campus.

For your own safety you should always take the following precautions:

• Always lock your automobile. Do not leave valuables in view in your car.
• Never walk at night in unlighted areas.
• Never walk alone on campus after dark.
• Report any suspicious persons or activities to University officials, University police, or local law enforcement agencies.
• Valuables should be left at home.
• Always lock the doors and windows of your room in residence halls. Do not damage or remove screens from the windows.
• Use "peep-holes" in residence hall doors to determine who is knocking before opening the door.
• Do not prop open the fire exits.
• Do not loan your keys or allow them to be duplicated.

Safety Escorts

Campus Police coordinates a safety escort service during the evening hours. If you need assistance, please call. If you are experiencing auto problems, Campus Police will also assist you: 706-939-1349.

Security and Access to Campus Facilities

During normal business hours on Monday thru Friday, the University (excluding certain housing facilities) will be open to students, parents, employees, contractors, guests, and invitees. During non-business hours access to all University facilities is by key or access control device if issued or by admittance via the Campus Police. Campus Police will admit only those with prior written approval to all facilities.

Residence halls are secured at all times with 24 hour access granted to assigned residents. Over extended breaks, residence halls may be closed, without access to residential students. In these cases, the facilities will be secured according to schedules developed by the department responsible for the facility.

Emergencies may necessitate changes or alterations to any posted schedules.