Code of Ethics
All GGC Public Safety officers pledge to follow the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
Officer Training and Duties
In Georgia, campus police officers must undergo a stringent screening process before they are employed. Once employed, a campus police officer must attend a state police academy where he or she trains along with law enforcement officers from municipal police departments, county sheriffs’ departments and other local or state law enforcement agencies. Once a campus police officer has successfully completed the academy, the Georgia Police Officer’s Standard Training Commission certifies him or her as a law enforcement officer. This board oversees law enforcement certification for all law enforcement officers in the State of Georgia. However, there are some noticeable differences.
In addition to academy training, a newly employed campus police officer must complete a 12-week field training officer program. This program integrates the academy training into practical work experience that prepares the officer to work on his or her own. Not all law enforcement agencies offer this program.
Also, we have found that the Office of Public Safety provides more in-service training for its officers than many other law enforcement agencies throughout the state. Finally, in addition to enforcing state laws, campus police officers are responsible for assisting in enforcing campus parking rules and regulations, as well as the Student Code of Conduct.
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