The mission of this police department is to enhance the quality of life in our community by working cooperatively with the public to prevent crime, preserve the peace, enforce the laws with respect to the constitutional rights of all citizens, reduce fear and provide for a safe community environment.
Police & Security
**Core Responsibilities: **
- Providing law enforcement services around the clock.
- Employing proactive measures to identify and address potential issues before they escalate.
- Fostering a secure and welcoming atmosphere for the university community.
**Community Engagement: **
- Maintaining a visible and approachable presence on campus.
- Offering safety awareness programs.
- Communicating with surrounding communities about safety concerns.
- Implementing outreach efforts to enrich the campus experience.
**Policing Philosophy: **
- Focused on college-based policing practices.
- Aiming to protect the community and improve quality of life.
- Aligning efforts with the mission of higher education to promote safety and well-being.
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Parking & Transportation Services
Parking at Savannah State University requires a valid permit, and it’s essential to park in designated areas to avoid penalties.
Permits are available in your Parking Portal. Student permits pickup begins the first day of housing move-in each academic year.
Students can access the Parking Portal in the PAWS account.
Faculty/Staff can access the Parking Portal via our website link. You will use your Tiger World credentials to log into the Parking Portal.
Students should be automatically loaded into the system once they have registered for courses. If you are classified as a student do not create an account. If you are experiencing issues with your access, email [email protected] for assistance.
Once in the parking portal, select “Purchase Permit” and follow the prompts.
- Student permits may be paid via credit card in the Parking Portal.
- Students that need to have the permit charge applied towards their student account, complete the Parking Permit on Student Account Request Form and the Bursar’s Office will apply the charges towards your student account. Add your vehicle information in the Parking Portal so that the team can link your permit to the correct vehicle.
- Faculty/Staff permits may be paid via credit card or through payroll deduction. These two payment options should be available in the Parking Portal. If you do not see the payroll deduction option, complete the Employee Payment Agreement Form and submit the form to Human Resources.
After your permit is purchased, print out the temporary paper permit that is automatically generated (click “print permit” on the receipt screen) and display it on the dashboard of the vehicle until you pick up your permit at Public Safety.
Once your permit is available, Parking Services will notify you that you can come to Public Safety to pick up your permit. Parking permits MUST be picked up in person in Public Safety and the physical permit must be adhered to the inside lower left driver’s side corner of the windshield.
Please note: Parking permits should be purchased before the end of Add/ Drop period at the beginning of the term. The purchase of a permit does not void citations for lack of displaying the purchased permit. Failure to pick up your permit and display the permit, on the inside lower left driver’s side corner of the windshield, will likely result in a parking fine/citation. Full Parking Enforcement begins after the Add/ Drop period. Temporary parking permits are void after the Add/ Drop period, unless exception is provided by Parking Services for a temporary permit that is valid for up to 10 days. If you are experiencing issues with your permit pick up, email [email protected] for assistance.
Permits are associated with campus parking lots and residence halls. Changing residence halls require a purchase of a new parking permit for the new respective lot. Full rates apply.
Individuals who purchase their permits collect their respective permits at the University Police Department between 8:00 am- 4:00 pm.
Commuter students who have valid student permits and faculty/staff who have valid faculty/staff permits from other University System of Georgia institutions are not required to purchase a Savannah State parking permit. Those vehicles with these permits must be parked in the spaces designated for commuter students or faculty/staff, respectively. If the institution does not issue a physical permit, a Savannah State parking permit must be purchased.
Parking permit charges and updated ticketing prices can be located on our Tuition & Fees webpage.
