The Dalton State College - Dept. of Public Safety has the responsibility on/near campus for safety and security of students, staff, faculty and visitors.
Campus Police Authority and Jurisdiction:
Public Safety Officers have complete (full) police authority just as any state police officer to apprehend and arrest anyone involved in illegal acts on and adjacent to the Dalton State College Campus. If minor offenses involving college policies or rules and regulations are committed by a student, Public Safety Officer (along with criminal charges) may also refer the individual to the Vice President of Student Affairs. Major offenses are reported to the local police (Dalton Police Department, Whitfield County Sheriff's Office, Georgia State Patrol and/or Georgia Bureau of Investigation) and joint investigations are conducted as needed.
Reporting of Crime Statistics:
Public Safety will report all crimes reported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. This monthly statistical data will be recorded for use in the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report and is available upon request. These stats may also be obtained online by going to: http://ope.ed.gov/security/GetOneInstitutionData.aspx
Reporting Criminal Actions and Campus Emergencies:
Criminal or suspected criminal actions and complaints occurring on campus should be reported to Public Safety immediately for investigation by the a Campus Police Officer. The Public Safety Office should be contacted by dialing 4461 (from off-campus 706-272-4461) concerning any accident or emergency situation on campus. All Officers are trained in First Aid, AED, and C.P.R. to assist in emergencies in determining appropriate action to undertake regarding health and safety. Physical Plant maintains College buildings and grounds for safety and security, inspecting campus facilities and responding to repairs needed. Lighting, trees and shrubbery, and buildings are all maintained with safety and security as primary concerns.
The mission of Dalton State College Department of Public Safety exists to work in cooperation with the Dalton State College Community striving to provide a safe environment in which people may pursue academic and personal growth. The Dalton State College Department of Public Safety places the safety of the college community as its highest priority. The Dalton State College Department of Public Safety is committed to providing a safe community for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Through progressive training, proactive enforcement, and ethical conduct, our department provides and maintains the delivery of quality services. The involvement of the community is important to the success of our efforts. We value the community in which we serve and we are always available for input and information from the community. The Dalton State College Department of Public Safety will abide by the rules designed and approved by the Board of Regents. The Dalton State College Department of Public Safety is committed to maintaining the highest degree of loyalty, integrity and professionalism in all its operations. We will adhere to impeccable integrity and careful protection of the rights of those we are sworn to serve.
Humanity:
We respect life and liberty and are sensitive to the needs and concerns of the community, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity.
Professionalism:
We take pride in our College. We are committed to excellence in our profession, and maintain the highest standards of training, education, and discipline in our field.
Integrity:
We are guided by the principles of justice and honesty. We employ the highest ethical standards; we demand of ourselves accountability, consistency, fairness to the community, and truthfulness in the pursuit.
Full police services to the Dalton State College Campus and areas immediately surrounding the college including all properties & roadways.
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