1. University of Georgia Police Department
University of Georgia Housing Security Training Session
July 28, 2014
Captain Wes Huff

2. Call for Assistance / Service
“See Something, Say Something”
Contact the Police Department immediately if you see or hear anything suspicious (911 or )
Delay in calling could result in suspect not being apprehended or identified
May be obligated to report even if person telling you asks you not to call police

3. Officers Entering Building
Allow police officers to enter the building if a request is made
Officers may or may not be able to give a reason for their presence
Investigation may be sensitive or nature of call may require discretion
May not be able to release info to persons not employed with police department
Officers are encouraged to introduce themselves to Housing staff

4. Entering / Searching Rooms
Officers with University of Georgia Police Department are bound by the 4th Amendment from conducting unlawful searches
Must have:
Exigency (or emergency)
Consent
Warrant (Arrest or Search)
Police officers have no “administrative hat” that we wear – Always guided by 4th Amendment

5. Allowing Unauthorized Persons into your Building
Do not allow unauthorized persons into your building
Be mindful of persons “piggy-backing” off of residents who have legitimate access
Contact the police immediately if you see someone suspicious in your building or loitering outside your building
Obtain description and be able to give this to the dispatcher when you call

6. Weapons in Building
Weapons are not allowed in University buildings or on campus property
Contact police immediately if encountered
Includes, but may not be limited to, guns, knives (blade or 2 or more inches), clubs, stun guns, and tasers (See UGA Police website “Weapons on Campus Info” section for more information)

7. Disturbing Evidence / Scene
Do not allow any persons into area of a crime until the police officers arrive
Do not erase writings from boards or allow any resident to disturb potential evidence prior to police arrival
Our role is to document any potential criminal violation and working in an undisturbed environment aids us in this endeavor

8. Communicate! Communicate! Communicate!
The key to a successful relationship is open communication and dialogue. Never hesitate to call the police if you need assistance. Make every attempt to contact immediately to maximize our ability to apprehend / identify a suspect or offender.

9. The police are the public and the public are the police; the police being only members of the public who are paid to give full time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the interests of community welfare and existence. -Sir Robert Peel, British Prime Minister ( )