Security Services
General Services
The Department of Facilities and Auxiliary Services is committed to
providing professional, courteous service to all members of the DeKalb
Tech community. In addition to regular patrol functions (parking lots
and buildings), security personnel are available to provide jumpstarts,
unlock doors (to authorized persons only), retrieve keys that are
locked in the car, and provide security escorts. Security Guards may
also be on hand during special functions to help direct traffic and
facilitate crowd control.
Safety and Security
Part-time DeKalb County police officers who work for the College are
certified by the State of Georgia and are authorized to make arrests
if necessary within their jurisdiction. All departmental personnel
can enforce College policy as well as parking regulations on campus.
DeKalb Tech’s part-time DeKalb County Police officers enforce state
laws, and county ordinances. They also conduct criminal and traffic
investigations for all offenses occurring on College property.
Vehicle Registration
A parking permit is required to park on campus. It is the responsibility
of each person to obtain a vehicle parking permit for each vehicle
(or motorcycle) operated on campus. Permits can be obtained at any
campus security location and a valid College ID card must be presented
prior to issuance. Parking permits must be attached to the rear window
or bumper (left side) of a vehicle and the permit must be visible.
Tickets for violations of DeKalb Tech parking regulations are issued
by Security Guards on each campus. Calls concerning ticket violations
and vehicle registration should be made directly to the local campus.
Students have two weeks from the first day of the quarter to register
their vehicles or are subject to ticketing. All zoned parking is enforced
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise marked. All fines are $5.00
per violation. Student grades, subsequent registration, and diplomas
shall be held until all fines are paid. A detailed list of the Traffic
and Parking Regulations is found in the Student
Handbook.
Crime Prevention Programs
The Department of Facilities and Auxiliary Services makes every effort
to educate faculty, staff, and students about the prevention of crime
and preservation of personal safety. Information is shared throughout
the year at the various campuses to educate, promote, and facilitate
a safer environment for all members of the community. Topics may include
issues concerning alcohol/drug education, rape, personal safety, workplace
safety, and safety concerns for the entire community.
In order to ensure a timely warning of adverse situations, the DeKalb
Tech community is strongly encouraged to report suspicious or criminal
activity whenever observed, either in person or by telephone.
Physical Security
Buildings on each campus are locked and alarms are activated after
classroom hours of operation are over. Persons wishing to gain access
to a building after hours must request to do so through the security
office on that campus. Staff working late are encouraged to notify
security personnel in order to monitor after hours activity.
Campus administration should be contacted for security concerns:
E-mail: security@dekalbtech.edu
Phone: Clarkston Campus, (404) 297-9522, ext. 1199; Covington
Campus, ext. 3100; Newton Center, ext. 5000; and the
Paul M. Starnes Center, ext. 2527.
