Campus Policy Statements: The Carter Center

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Campus specific information for The Carter Center.

Where to Report Crimes and Emergencies

Report crimes, fires and other emergencies to the Carter Center's Security Department or the Atlanta Police Department by:

  • Dialing the Carter Center Security at Ext. 106 internally, or the duty cell phone at 678-300-4285 externally, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
  • Visiting the Carter Center Security Dept. offices inside the Carter Center at 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway Atlanta, 30307.
  • Dialing the Carter Center Security Dept.’s non-emergency phone number at 404-420-5106.
  • Dialing the City of Atlanta Police Department at “911”.
  • Download and utilize Emory Safe from the App Store or Google Play.

Report Crimes Anonymously:

  • By calling the Emory Trust Line at 888-550-8850.

You may also report incidents of Sexual Assault or Sex and Gender Based Harassment and Discrimination to the Emory University Department of Title IX at 404-727-0541.

Policies Concerning Security of and Access to Campus Facilities

Residence Halls

There are no residence halls located on this campus.

Other Facilities

Security surveys of all Carter Center property are conducted on a quarterly basis. Carter Center Security personnel routinely patrol the property by Security car, golf cart and foot patrols. Security is on site 7 days a week and 24 hours a day. The U.S. Secret Service also maintains a presence at the Center when President Carter or Mrs. Carter is in the building. Access to certain areas of the Carter Center is limited to employees, and guests of the center, while other areas are open to the staff during normal business hours. All staff have an access code to enter the staff entrance doors Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The main lobby is open to the public with a Security Officer posted from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday. The building is secured on the weekends and holidays. Staff who must enter or remain within the facility after normal business hours must possess valid identification to gain access to the building. The Security manager maintains a record of all keys that are issued to appropriate personnel. The security officers check exterior lighting as well as emergency lights and exit lights in every building and parking lot for proper operations and report any outage to the maintenance department. Fire extinguishers in common areas of the center are inspected every month for proper operation and tested on a semi- annual basis. The Security Manager and security officers conduct quarterly safety walks to identify safety concerns throughout the center.

Crime and Security Awareness and Crime Prevention Programs

A variety of security awareness programs designed to inform students and/or employees about campus security procedures and practices and to encourage students and employees to be responsible for their own security and the security of others are provided each year. Carter Center Security personnel provide seminars in the area of personal security to employees on a semi-annual basis. Security personnel also meet with all interns about safety and security. We do not have an on-going program. Information is communicated during orientation of new hires.

The Carter Center posts the following statement quarterly: “All staff, interns and volunteers are encouraged to take preventive security precautions daily.

Suggestions:

  • Always lock your vehicle. Do not leave windows open or
  • Ensure nothing of value is visible through the
  • Always be aware of your
  • All personal items (purse, cell phone, etc.) should always be kept in a secure area or in your personal possession.

The security department requests that you assist by immediately reporting any suspicious individual(s) or activities on the Center grounds to the duty officer at ext.: 106 or 678-300-4285. Individuals requiring after hour security escort to their vehicle may notify the security officer on duty at any time.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Education Programs

Emory University is committed to the health and well-being of its faculty, staff, and student body. Federal regulations, including the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, mandate that Emory maintain an Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Policy and distribute such policy to all students, faculty, and staff. Alcohol and drug misuse and abuse can be detrimental to one’s overall physical and emotional health, academic and/or professional performance, and can adversely impact family, friends, and co-workers. Alcohol and other drug misuse on college campuses is a major public health concern. Emory’s policy, along with resources, health risks of alcohol and drug abuse, and consequences of this abuse may be found at http://policies.emory.edu/8.8. All Emory University faculty, staff and students are prohibited by the University from unlawfully using, possessing, manufacturing, dispensing or distributing alcohol, controlled substances or illegal drugs on University- owned property or at University-sponsored activities.

Emory University expects all its faculty, staff, and students to comply with any applicable federal, state, or local laws pertaining to the use, possession, manufacture, dispensation or distribution of alcohol, controlled substances, or illegal drugs.

Members of the campus community are responsible for being fully aware of University policy, as well as local, state, and federal laws regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs. Alcohol and drug misuse and abuse can be detrimental to one’s overall physical and emotional health, as well as academic and/or professional work performance.

Contact information for available resources include the following:

For Atlanta-campus students: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) (404-727-7450); Office of Health Promotion (404-727-7551)

For Oxford-campus students: Counseling and Career Services (770-784-8394)

For faculty and staff: Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) (404-727-4328). FSAP has an anonymous, on-line, self-assessment tool for alcohol abuse and other concerns that provides confidential, immediate feedback and recommended treatment information. We encourage you to take advantage of this free, online service at www.MentalHealthScreening.org/screening/EMORY.

Carter Center Campus Information

The University operates programs that provide information and professional services (including consultation, assessment, counseling, and referral) to its faculty, staff and students on matters related to drug and alcohol abuse, as described in Policy 8.8.