Mission

The men and women of the Public Safety Division are dedicated to service excellence through partnerships that reduce crime, create a safe and secure community environment in which the Georgia Regents University may achieve its mission of education, research, and patient care. The Division is committed to delivering quality service to our community in an effective, responsive and professional manner.

PSD Administration provides leadership, logistical and operational support to facilitate divisional services to meet the needs of the GRU Community.

Organization

The Public Safety Division reports to the Office of the Vice President for Administration. Public Safety is composed of an Administration Section, the ID Badging / Key Control Office, and three Service Bureaus: the GRU Police Bureau; the Parking and Transportation Services Bureau; and the Vehicle Services Bureau.

The Public Safety Division was established in 1973 to provide professional law enforcement and occupational safety programs for the Georgia Regents University. Today, the division is a multi-functional organization providing the following services:

	ID Badging / Key Control Office is responsible for issuing ID badges and keys.
	Emergency Management is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the emergency plans for the Georgia Regents University.
	GRU Police Bureau is a State of Georgia Certified Law Enforcement Agency, responsible for law enforcement and physical security services for the Georgia Regents University.
	Parking and Transportation Services Bureau manages all parking and transportation services for the Georgia Regents University. These services include: vehicle registration, issuing parking decals and temporary parking permits, enforcing parking regulations, maintaining parking facilities, providing information, motorists assistance and shuttle bus services.
	Vehicle Services Bureau is responsible for the management of the Georgia Regents University's fleet of vehicles. The Bureau operates the GRU Automotive Service Center to service and maintain the GRUs Fleet.