SCAD security strategy

Awareness and preparation

With the support of key safety experts, SCAD has developed a proactive effort to assess and improve our public safety and security approaches. This effort has resulted in a comprehensive and layered approach to strengthening our public safety strategy, including:

• Active 24/7 patrols at SCAD locations, including bike patrols in Savannah.
• Continuous crime trend analysis to maximize safety.
• The deployment of the LiveSafe communication tool and other notification systems.
• The strategic installation of security cameras that are monitored continuously.
• Safety-awareness programs for students and staff members.
• An extensive shuttle service offered in Savannah to assist students with getting to and from SCAD facilities.
• Visible uniforms on SCAD officers, which act as crime deterrents.
• Security officers posted at many SCAD buildings to check IDs and log in visitors.
• Hand-activated emergency call boxes strategically located throughout SCAD in Savannah and Atlanta. Students can automatically signal a 24-hour security dispatcher using call boxes.
• Strong ongoing partnerships with local, state and federal agencies.

In Savannah, the police department offers an online community crime-mapping feature. Learn more at the official Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department website.

Security officers patrol SCAD facilities around the clock and, through various programs, work closely with the student services staff to educate the university community and individuals about personal safety. One example is the Rape Aggression Defense Systems. The self-defense course is free of charge to all women in the SCAD community and is taught by certified faculty and staff. For more information, visit the R.A.D. Systems website or contact SCAD Campus Safety and Security.

In accordance with the Clery Act, SCAD provides a full report of the past year's crimes. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for pickup in the security office in Savannah and the student services office in Atlanta. SCAD also keeps a daily log and a weekly summary of university security incidents in Atlanta and Savannah. You may view all of this information online by reviewing the security reports within our Safety and Security information.