Safety and Wellness

Georgetown uses an integrated approach to safety and security on campus and in the surrounding community, coordinating a network designed to provide a safe environment, prevent problems before they occur, respond swiftly and effectively when problems arise, and maintain essential services and business operations after a serious incident.

In the event of any emergency situation on campus, members of the campus community should call the Georgetown University Police Department at (202) 687-4343.

Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service (GERMS)

(202) 687-HELP or (202) 687-4352

Residential Minister On Call (during the academic year)

(202) 687-4300

LiveSafe App: Encourage your student to download this app onto their mobile device as a safety resource and aid.

SafeWalk: Allows users to add friends, share their location when they leave a location, stay in constant communication with those friends while they walk to their destination, and send a group chat when they reach their destination safely. If they run into trouble they can contact police from within the app. Anonymous Tip: Users can anonymously reach GUPD to submit information about suspicious activity, harassment, noise complaints, mental health problems, and any other safety issues they may experience.

SafeRides: Provides students a free-ofcharge, no-questions-asked ride service staffed by GUPD officers serving the entire Georgetown neighborhood between the hours of 8 a.m.–2 a.m., operating later on weekend days.

Instant Emergency Connection: In the case of an emergency where students need immediate assistance, they can choose to contact 911 or the campus police. If they choose to call or message campus police, location tracking will begin, allowing officers to respond to their exact location.