Public Safety
Georgetown University Police Department
Georgetown University Police Department

Resources

Georgetown University provides a range of resources for community members to use to enhance their personal safety, prevent and deter crime, and ensure incidents are responded to.

Police & Emergency Services Contacts

Program Police and EMS phone numbers into your phone:

Off-campus, contact 9-1-1 to report an emergencies.

Report a Potential Threat

If you are concerned about threatening behavior or are worried about potential violence to the university or someone at Georgetown, contact the Georgetown Threat Assessment Program. 

Any urgent threat or emergency should be reported to GUPD at:

Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Response

Georgetown has resources in place to support members of the University community who have experienced or wish to report sexual misconduct, which includes all forms of interpersonal violence. These resources include options for medical care, safety planning, confidential counseling, and other supportive measures. Additionally, off-campus resources are available for the University community. All resources may also be found on the Sexual Misconduct Reference Guide.

Report a Bias Incident

The university considers acts of hate and bias unacceptable and antithetical to its commitment to an inclusive and respectful community. Through the Bias Reporting System, Georgetown is able to track and review bias-related incidents and provide information and support to individuals who make reports or participate in the bias reporting process.

HOYAlerts

All current students, faculty and staff are automatically enrolled to receive email and text messages from HOYAlert, Georgetown’s mass notification system used in the event of an emergency situation or incident on campus. Please take a moment to confirm or update your HOYAlert contact information. You can also “follow” HOYAlert on X (Twitter). 

More information on how Georgetown University prepares for and manages emergencies can be found on the Office of Emergency Management website.

LiveSafe Mobile App

LiveSafe is a personal security system that connects users with GUPD when activated during an emergency situation. The app also allows users to report suspicious activity, request a SafeRide Shuttle or personal escort, access resources on emergency preparedness, and use SafeWalk to share their location with friends.

  • Tips: Anonymously reach GUPD to submit information about suspicious activity, harassment, noise complaints, mental health problems and any other safety issues you may experience. Option to add photos, audio or video to your message enabling officers to better respond to the issue.
  • Request a SafeRide: Allows the user to request a SafeRide. This point-to-point service operates from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday, and until 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.
  • SafeWalk: Allows users to add friends, share your location when you leave a location, stay in constant communication with those friends while you walk to your destination and send a group chat when you reach your destination safely. If you run into trouble, you can contact police from within the app.
  • Instant Emergency Connection via chat or phone: In the case of an emergency where you need immediate assistance you can choose to contact 911, or campus police. If you choose to call or message campus police, location tracking will begin, allowing officers to respond to your exact location.
  • Access to Important Resources: Sexual Assault, Mental Health and Bias Reporting resources are listed on the LiveSafe App.
  • Campus Emergency Response Guide: This guide contains important information on how to respond to various emergencies on campus.

Alert DC

AlertDC is the official District of Columbia communications system that allows you to receive emergency alerts, notifications, and updates directly from DC’s public safety officials. AlertDC allows you to pick and choose what kind of notifications you want to receive through text and/or email and the time of day you wish to receive alerts. It is a great way to stay informed of important events and emergencies throughout the District. 

Active Shooter Training

Keeping the Georgetown community safe from an active shooter incident is a top priority. Visit the Active Shooter website for information on how to stay safe during an active shooter incident and how to attend one of GUPD’s Run-Hide-Fight training sessions.

Secure Your Property

Protect Your Laptops: Never leave laptops unattended. Contact GUPD for laptop registration, lock and theft prevention information. 

Protect Your Bikes. To mitigate thefts, all bicyclists are encouraged to use U-locks, which are more secure and more difficult to cut than cable locks. GUPD also offers free bicycle registration, which can help facilitate your bike’s return if stolen. Information on how to register your bike can be found below:

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