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UPD Holiday Children’s Book Drive
Kick Off the Holiday Spirit with Our Children’s Book Drive!
From December 6–16, we’re collecting New or Gently Used children’s books to support the students of Bryan County Elementary!
Biggest Need: Books for 4th–5th grade reading levels—but all children’s books are welcome!
Drop-Off Locations:
- Statesboro Campus: UPD lobby
- Armstrong Campus: UPD lobby
Help us make a difference this holiday season—your donations can light up a child’s world with the gift of reading!
10/1/2024 Timely Warning | Beware of scams following Hurricane Helene
The Georgia Southern University Police Department (UPD) has received several calls concerning a potential scam in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The scammer is demanding money from the target to avoid the arrest of a loved one. This is a known scam and is not affiliated with the University. UPD will never call and request money related to an arrest.
If someone tries to contact you regarding a loved one and their potential arrest:
1. Hang up immediately.
2. Attempt to make contact with your loved one.
3. Contact UPD at 912-478-5234 to confirm information regarding your loved one.
If you have received any calls like this, please immediately report them to your local law enforcement.
12/06/22 EAGLE ALERT (Statesboro Campus): Armed Robbery
Around 11:45 p.m. on Dec. 5, a robbery occurred on the Statesboro Campus at Centennial Place building 4 near the dumpsters. The witness described the suspect as a black male wearing all black approximately 6 feet tall and 150 pounds and headed in an unknown direction in a possible black Nissan Altima.
Anyone with information should contact the University Police Department at 912-478-5234.
7/25/22 EAGLE ALERT (Armstrong Campus): Off Campus Armed Robbery
This is an emergency alert from the Georgia Southern University Office of Public Safety:
Savannah Police Dept. is investigating an OFF CAMPUS armed robbery that occurred around 2:30 p.m. The incident took place at ENMARKET Abercorn St. The witness described the suspect as a black female wearing a black dress, medium build, dark skin complexion with shoulder length hair and possibly has a gun or knife. Subject is on foot and last seen in the area behind Enmarket.
Anyone with information should contact the Savannah Police Dept. at 912-652-6667.
2/25/22 Safety Notification: Projectiles from Vehicles
The Georgia Southern University Office of Public Safety has been made aware of suspicious incidents in the City of Statesboro involving occupants in moving vehicles launching projectiles at individuals walking or standing along the street. Please be on the lookout for this behavior as you move through the Statesboro area.
If you are off-campus and witness an incident of this nature, immediately contact Statesboro Police Department at 912-764-9911. If you are on-campus and witness an incident of this nature, immediately contact University Police at 912-478-5234.