## Lost and Found Public Safety is open 24 hours a day for returning found items and claiming lost items. Any property that is found can be turned in to Public Safety, where we will complete a found property report. The Department of Public Safety will hold items turned in to Lost & Found for 24 hours, after which, the items will be delivered to Student Affairs for safe keeping. You must be able to show proof of ownership in order to claim the item(s). ## Emergency Notification Protocol In an effort to ensure the safety of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Community, the Public Safety Department uses the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Notification System to share information during emergency situations. Students, faculty and staff should update their contact information in BannerWeb for receiving information in the event of an emergency: - Students - Faculty/Staff ## Clear Bag Policy - Bags that measure no larger than 12″ x 12″ x 6″ are permitted and will be subject to visual screening depending on the size of the bag. - Clear bags no larger than a fanny pack are allowed. - Medical bags and baby bags will be permitted and must be screened before entry. - All other bags will not be allowed into the stadium. ## Campus Crime Statistics Report The Department of Public Safety publishes an annual report on crime statistics for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s campus. ## Anonymous Crime Tips If you would like to report suspicious or possible criminal activity observed on campus, please contact ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Public Safety via email at to send anonymous information or through the AnonymousTip Line on the Panther Safe Application. Please note that this for is for non-emergency incidents only. ## Sex Offenders All convicted sex offenders are required by law to register their names and addresses with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department and the Georgia Department of Corrections upon relocating to this area in accordance with 42-1-12 of the Georgia Criminal and Traffic Law Manual 2011-2012 Edition. Additional information pertaining to individuals registered as sex offenders may be obtained by visiting the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Sex Offender Registry Web site at: ## Zero-Tolerance Weapons Policy **1.0 Policy Statement** While on ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ (ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ) property and at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ controlled sites and activities, employees, students, and visitors are prohibited from possessing, using, buying, or selling unauthorized weapons, firearms, ammunition, explosives or other items deemed by campus police to be dangerous. This policy applies twenty four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, without exception. **2.0 Procedure Narrative** A safe and secure environment is a fundamental prerequisite for fulfilling the mission of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free of violence. This obligation includes eliminating recognized hazards from campus that contribute to violence or serious harm. **2.1 Violation of this Policy** Violation of this policy is considered to be a serious offense that endangers the safety of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ community. Therefore, violations by employees or students may result in immediate termination of employment or expulsion from ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. Visitors to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ that violate this policy will be required to leave the premises immediately or will be subject to arrest. Any employee who becomes aware of a violation of this policy is required to immediately notify the Public Safety Department or his or her supervisor. Any student who becomes aware of a violation of this policy should contact the Public Safety Department, Residence Hall Director, or the office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Affairs. **3.0 Entities Affected By This Policy** All University Employees, Students, and Visitors **4.0 Definitions** *ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Controlled Activities* include any event on campus or any University sanctioned functions off-campus that are intended solely for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ employees, students or invited guests. These activities include, but are not limited to, graduation events, coronations, receptions, meetings, and conferences. *ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Controlled Sites* include any facility that is leased or rented permanently or temporarily by the University to conduct an activity intended primarily for faculty, staff, students , or invited guests of the University. *ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Property* includes grounds, parking lots, parking areas, sidewalks, walkways, vehicles, and buildings on campus or at satellite locations that are owned or occupied by the University.