Introduction A report released by the U.S. Department of Education in February 1997 shows crime on the nation's campuses occurs at a rate far below the national average. Burglary or vehicle theft occurs to 257 of every 100,000 students. The on-campus murder rate is one murder per one million students. But college students cannot become complacent under the impression that their campuses are safe havens from our society's crime.
Crime can and does occur on campus and against students in the community around campus.
With this booklet, we hope to remind you that the most important element in your personal safety is your own consciousness of potential dangers. With your help, our campus can remain safer than the world at large. It includes policies and statistics as required by law, including the University's Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs. The University of Georgia has published complete on-campus crime statistics since 1969. Please read and absorb suggestions offered here in order to enjoy your days at the University of Georgia.