Updates & Advisories

Beloved Officer Jimmy Simons Honored during UGA Police Department’s Annual Awards Ceremony

The University of Georgia Police Department hosted its annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, February 26, at its training facility. Several […]

UGA Police Community Notification – Rape

UGA Police Community Notification February 28, 2026 3:55 a.m. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is currently investigating a Rape incident […]

UGA Police Community Notification – ACC Shooting Incident

UGA Police Community Notification December 1, 2025 7:45 a.m. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident […]

Game day’s unsung heroes

Behind the scenes as UGA staff and university partners protect Sanford Stadium and beyond every football Saturday in Athens.

Timely Warning – ACCPD Discharging Firearm – 2025-10-08

On October 8, 2025 at approximately 10:40 a.m. the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to a report of a discharging […]

Timely Warning – ACCPD Armed Robbery – 2025-10-06

On October 4, 2025 at approximately 9:54 p.m. the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to a report of an armed […]

UGA Police Say Farewell to 20-year Veteran

On Thursday afternoon, October 2, 2025, Senior Police Officer James “Jimmy” Simons answered his final call. 43 years old, Jimmy […]

Annual UGPD Awards Ceremony 2025

The University of Georgia Police Department hosted its annual Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, February 25 at its training facility. A […]

New initiatives continue to enhance campus security at UGA

University’s investment in new safety and security initiatives totals $25 million over the last nine years.

Timely Warning – Homicide – 2024-02-22 – Update 2

A suspect in the murder of Laken Riley has been taken into custody by the University of Georgia Police Department.  […]

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