University Police


GSU Police Station Photo - 2021

Campus safety and security are coordinated by the Grambling State University Police Department, which has a force of fourteen (14) sworn police officers with full arrest powers. As an armed police department, patrol members respond to all emergencies, dispatched by four professionally trained dispatchers.

Grambling State University Police Officers must meet the highest standards in Louisiana for Law Enforcement Officers. The officers have passed a basic training program administered by the State University of Louisiana Police Academy and undergo continuous training to upgrade their skills. Officers have been trained in emergency medical procedures and first aid. They conduct vehicular patrols on the campus and residence hall areas 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  

The objectives of the University Police are to provide a safe environment for teaching, research and social endeavors and to protect the lives and property of the students, employees, and visitors of Grambling State University. This objective is pursued within the framework of the University rules and regulations and all local, state and federal laws. The investigation of crimes committed on the campus fall under the jurisdiction of the University Police Department. The University Police also work closely with the City Police, Sheriff’s Department, and the Louisiana State Police to assist them with incidents that may occur off campus but involve campus staff or students.

Mission Statement

The Granbling State University was established to maintain and preserve peace on campus that promotes a safe environment in a manner that is a fair, transparent, and respectful. With a focus on community-oriented policing it allows collaboration with our students, faculty, staff and community. It operates as a basic crime prevention service, and enforcement unit with full commissioned officers twenty-four hours a day which the campus community can depend on for services to respond intelligently, swiftly, and effectively to any situation or emergency.

VISION

Employing effective policing strategies and cultivating community partnerships while honoring the past, present, and future needs of our esteemed university community.

SAFETY & POLICING PHILOSOPHY 

  • Security
  • Engagement
  • Education
  • Enforcement 
  • Empowerment 
  • Partnership 

Establishing and nurturing strong community relationships; earning trust and encouraging effective community dialogue are core pillars of equitable policing. The Grambling State University Police Department's safety and policing philosophy is based on security, communication, and partnership. We are committed to enhancing public safety initiatives while being committed to maintaining a commitment to service, transparency, and alliance.”

Emergency Numbers

Grambling State University Police Department
(318) 274-2222 (24-hour number)
(318) 274-2219

Grambling State University (General Information)
(318) 274-3811

Health Center
(318) 274-2351

Housing
(318) 274-2504

Residential Life
(318) 274-6375

Contact:

For more information about other crime prevention programs contact:

Grambling State University
University Police Department
531 RWE Jones Dr.
P.O. Box 4286
Grambling, Louisiana 71245

GSUPolice@gram.edu
Phone: (318) 274-2222

See also: University Directory