Campus Safety
Campus Security, located in Franta Hall, operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Security Cameras & Escorts
Security cameras are installed throughout campus to enhance student safety, including in the hallways, at entrance and exit points, and around the exterior of all College buildings. Additional information pertaining to security may be obtained through the Student Affairs Office at (302) 225-6332.
Students may request an escort to their vehicle by contacting Campus Security via phone (302) 547-0988.
Traffic Gates
Traffic gates are located on the north side of campus off Stoney Batter Road. The gate at the service road is used to control traffic and to enhance the safety and security of campus during evening hours. To provide additional safety for pedestrians on campus, the side entrance traffic gate is closed at all times, except for times when access is needed for important College events or for emergencies. The Main Entrance at the intersection of Limestone Road and New Linden Hill Road is open at all times. To meet the needs of the College campus, campus access may be adjusted from time to time.
Crime Prevention
The following outlines some precautionary measures recommended by Campus Security to prevent crime:
- Students and employees should lock doors and windows at all times, even if only going down the hall or across the street.
- Lightning Card should be carried at all times.
- Anything suspicious should be reported to
Campus Security at (302) 547-0988, or
the Student Affairs Office at (302) 225-6332 as soon as possible. - Students should review the Risk Reduction Tips which list strategies to reduce one’s risk of sexual assault.
GBC’s Title IX Team
Campus Crime Statistics
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (aka the Clery Act), is a federal law enacted in 1990. All public and private institutions of postsecondary education participating in federal student aid programs are required to abide by the requirements of the Clery Act including:
- Collect, classify, and count crime reports and crime statistics.
- Issue campus alerts (i.e. – timely warnings and emergency notifications).
- Provide educations programs and campaigns about dating and domestic violence and sexual assault.
- Have procedures for institutional disciplinary action in cases of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
- Publish an Annual Security & Fire Safety Report. This report will contain many of these policies and procedures plus campus crime & fire statistics.
- Submit campus crime statistics to the Department of Education.
- Keep a daily crime log of alleged incidents that is open for public inspection.
Reports for the most recent reporting year are available no later than October 1 of each year. You may also review the Crime Log (showing incidents for the previous 60 days). These documents are available for public inspection.
2023 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
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