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PATROL DIVISIONThe Armstrong Atlantic State University Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency. University Police officers have statutory police authority as outlined in Georgia Code 20-8-2 and in accordance with the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council, and have police authority on all university property under the direct control of the Board of Regents and property within a radius of 500 yards beyond. The officers are trained at the Southeast Georgia Police Academy, Armstrong Atlantic State University and receive additional in-service training in first aid, firearms, drug identification, legal issue updates, etc. Officers are responsible for a full range of police and public safety fire and medical emergencies, traffic accidents, the enforcement of laws including drug and liquor law violations, and all other incidents requiring police service.Members of the community are encouraged to report all criminal offenses to the University Police. In an effort to facilitate prompt reporting of offenses, the University Police Department's emergency telephone number is published in the AASU telephone directory, and is posted in all student housing facilities. Emergency Call boxes are located at the center of university dorms and in all major parking lots to ensure immediate contact. Armstrong Atlantic State University maintains a close working relationship with both municipal police department's and the County Sheriff's Department. However, since all campus organizations are housed within the jurisdiction of the University Police, all crime statistics generated from those locations are monitored and reported by the University Police. Local law enforcement agencies do not formally report statistics of off-campus student arrests. However, specific information is reciprocated to these agencies for investigative purposes on a case by case basis. Types of PatrolVehicle PatrolThe majority of patrol is done by vehicle. U.P.D. has one Ford Crown Victoria and two 2004 Chevrolet Impalas used for vehicle patrol. The department also has one Chevrolet Caprice still in service. Bicycle Patrol Foot patrol is the most basic form of patrol but is also the second most used form of patrol at AASU. Foot patrol not only occurs on the sidewalks, but also in the buildings. All on duty officers are patrolling the interior of university building as well as the streets of the campus. Foot Patrol Foot patrol is the most basic form of patrol but is also the second most used form of patrol at AASU. Foot patrol not only occurs on the sidewalks, but also in the buildings. All on duty officers are patrolling the interior of university building as well as the streets of the campus. Patrol ServicesMotorist AssistanceMotorist assistance is done by the University police for stranded motorist at AASU. At least one duty officer is carrying a battery jumpstart box in his or her patrol car. During the daylight hours, the jumpstarts are done by the patrollers, but the officers provide this service free of charge twenty-four hours a day. Secured Building Access Building access is supervised through the University Police. Any student, faculty, or staff member must stop by the Public Safety office to get verified then an officer will assist you in gaining access to your office or lab. If you are a student attempting to gain access to a lab or classroom, you must first be on an access roster provided by the department/instructor in which you are working. No friends, relatives, or especially children will be allowed access with you into the building. |
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