Welcome to University Safety
“Georgetown University is a vibrant and dynamic institution of higher learning in a bustling metropolitan climate. In order to ensure that the school can fulfill its core mission of education and never strays from its fundamental ethos of service to others, the Office of University Safety strives to prevent and respond to any occurrence that would harm or disrupt University operations. The departments within University Safety provide the skills necessary in protecting Georgetown’s students, faculty, staff, and guests, in such a way that the University and its community may continue to flourish.”
Rocco DelMonaco, Jr.
Vice President of University Safety
University Safety Departments
Department of Emergency Management
Department of Public Safety
Department of Safety and Environmental Management

Georgetown University's Department of Emergency Management & Operational Continuity (DEMOC) invites all members of the Georgetown University community to "Resolve to be Ready" in 2012...check out the DEMOC website or FEMA's Ready.gov.
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HOYAlert is the university's emergency notification system. Receive important, emergency information via text message, non-GU voicemail, and non-GU email. Enroll in HOYAlert.
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View the Georgetown University Operating Status.
University Safety Tip
Follow the Golden Rule
In DC, you can get an arrest record for excessive noise.
Public Safety Alerts
Upcoming Events
- May 24, 11am-12pm: BFM-100 Initial Training
- Sep 5, 12:55pm-12:57pm: Test of HOYAlert & Campus Alert System
Contact Information
Office of University Safety
Georgetown University
Washington, DC 20057
Phone: (202) 687-8291
Fax: (202) 687-8298
Email: safety@georgetown.edu





