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PROGRAMS & SERVICES: Color/Honor Guard The George Mason University Police Department's Honor/Color Guard provides its services for special events, i.e, sporting events, dinners, funerals. This unit is available for special events by contacting Lt. Willie R. Morton at 703-993-2872. Van Driver Familiarization Class Van Driver Familiarization Classes will be held on the dates and times listed below. Class size is limited to ten. You must submit the Application Questionnaire 48 hours prior to class. Please fax the completed and signed questionnaire to Captain Joan McCall at 993-2801. Please indicate on the form the date and time you wish to attend this class. If you have any questions please contact Captain McCall at 993-2824. Please read the University Policy#1401: lhttp:/www.gmu.edu/facstaff/policy/newpolicy/1401.html Note: Although the class size is limited to 10, We need at least 5 people per class to conduct the class. All classes are held at the Police Department located in parking lot C. Each class is four hours in length (8 am - 12 noon). Van driver classes for Spring 08 will be held on:
Identity Theft: The George Mason University Police wants to remind Faculty, Staff, students and visitors to protect their identity. Identity theft is a growing problem in America. University Police officers are trained to handle incidents of identity theft. Contact University Police immediately for crimes occurring on University property. For ID theft prevention tips please click here: Identity Theft Brochure. The George Mason University Police Cadet Program was established in July 2003 to support the George Mason University Police Department. The program which is managed by members of the George Mason University Police Department is comprised primarily of student wage employees who are non-sworn personnel without powers of arrest. Members of the program are committed to providing the highest level of safety, security, and service to all members of the George Mason University community, their visitors and guests. Committed to the prevention and control of crime, protection of life and the safeguarding of property through vigilant patrol; Police Cadets promote the advancement of cooperative relationships within the university environment. Police Cadets’ are required to complete an in-house training program designed by experienced members of the law enforcement community. The Director of the Police Cadet Program, along with the Police Department Training Division provide additional training throughout the year to ensure the highest level of professionalism. Candidates for employment with the George Mason University Police Cadet Program must pass a background investigation. The George Mason University Police Cadet Program offers a wide range of services designed to meet the needs of the university while providing students with an opportunity to gain valuable insight into law enforcement. For more information on how you can be a part of this growing program or how the program can meet your needs, contact the Program Director at (703) 993-2829. A full-time University Police officer serves as a crime prevention officer, and conducts orientation sessions for new students, new employees, housing coordinators, and resident assistants on safety procedures and alcohol and drug awareness. Throughout the year, this officer and other police representatives are available to speak to interested groups of students, faculty, and staff on topics including sexual assault, dating safety, theft prevention, personal security, victim services, and alcohol and drug awareness. Call 993-2815. Click on link above for more information on current cases. GMU Police is a member of the City/University Crime Solvers Program. Information reported to the police that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. The George Mason Police Investigations Section maintains a confidential information phone line (993-4111). Call the GMU Police Investigations Section at 993-2802 or "Crime Solvers" at 993-4111. Click here for the current case. University Police provides fingerprinting services for George Mason University students, faculty, and staff, and their families. Persons requesting the service should provide the fingerprint cards and a photo ID. Please call 993-2810 to make an appointment. Under the auspices of the University Police Department, the Key Control Services Office has the responsibility of issuing keys to University offices. Those individuals who have been authorized to have keys to specific offices can report to the Key Control Services office with their GMU ID to obtain keys. A properly signed and authorized key request should be sent-in beforehand from your department. Exterior keys for access to buildings on campus will only be issued upon recommendation of the respective Dean of Vice President and approval of the Chief of Police. Click here for Shop Information and information on how to obtain keys. University
Police will assist by engraving an identifier on personal items
kept on and off campus. Items such as bikes, computers, radios,
and stereo systems would qualify for this service. Call 993-9764
for further information and assistance. Click on the brochure
for further information on Operation Identification. Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) – A 12 hour Women's Self Defense Course, offered FREE to University-Affiliated Women Only. University-Affiliates includes students, faculty, vendors, alumni, contractors, staff, and their family members. This two day, 12 hour class will be offered on March 29 and 30 from 11:30am - 6:00pm. Saturday,
March 29 and Sunday, March 30 You may also call: 993-2800 to Register, or Email: rad@gmu.edu. Please stop by our booth at the upcoming Health and Fitness Expo held in the Johnson Center on March 26 and March 27.
University Police's Victim/Witness Assistance Program is designed to help students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the campus who become victims of crime. This help includes assisting victims and witnesses who need to report crimes, preparing them to testify against accused persons, escorting them to any and all court appearances, preparing status reports on cases, regaining property used as evidence during a trial, getting compensation for losses, and assisting with academic intervention as necessary. The department has personnel trained in counseling victims of crime. Also available are references for on and off campus legal, financial, medical, and psychological assistance. Call 993-2815. |
