Campus Security

It is the obligation of the College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the College community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others, and to institute disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the pursuit of educational objectives.

Therefore, Augusta Technical College employs Special Duty Sheriff’s Department Deputies and Georgia State Patrol Officers to enforce security rules and regulations including the Code of Conduct and Traffic and Parking Regulations (see the Augusta Technical College Student Handbook). The special duty officers are employees of Augusta Technical College when on assignment. They have full arrest powers and can issue traffic citations.

Uniformed officers provide police protection for safety. The purpose of campus security is to serve the student and provide a safe and pleasant campus atmosphere. Students are encouraged to provide cooperation to the officers. Students and faculty/staff must have the Augusta Technical College identification card visible for verification at all times.

Students and faculty/staff shall not interfere with the special duty officers in the performance of their duties. For questions, problems, or special needs; or if there is a concern regarding enforcement of the code of conduct, traffic and parking regulations and/or security procedures, contact the Vice President for Administrative Services or the Vice President for Operations.

To report emergencies, thefts, vehicle accidents, injuries, suspicious persons, suspicious activities, and solicitors at the Augusta Campus, call (706) 771-4021. To report emergencies, thefts, vehicle accidents, injuries, suspicious persons, suspicious activities, and solicitors at the Thomson and Waynesboro Campuses, call (706) 595-0166 and (706) 437-6801, respectively. For emergencies at the Columbia County Center, call (706) 651-7368.

Statistics concerning the occurrence on campus of criminal offenses reported by special duty officers to the Vice President for Administrative Services will be published annually in September. This information will be available in the Library/Information Technology Center and the Business Office.