Awareness Programs
Intended Audience
Our programming is designed to address a wide variety of age groups, lifestyles, and venues. We will provide specialized information depending on audience needs if given advance notice. Most facilities will accommodate our needs, however, facilities with audio visual aid are encouraged. Realize that certain activities have longer time elements involved and in order to remain efficient we request group size to be around 25. With advance notice and planning larger groups beyond 25 can be accommodated.
Program Requests
Program requests should be made within a minimum of two weeks from the date of the event. Pre-planning for events is highly encouraged. Last minute requests may not be accommodated.
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Program Options
Please browse the list of possible programs below. Contact a community police officer for more information.
ALCOHOL AWARENESS
Besides feeling buzzed, how does alcohol really effect the human body? Learn about short and long-term effects of alcohol consumption along with safe consumption practices. Experience the dangers and consequences related to drinking and driving with our “drunk” goggles Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch.
CAMPUS SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION
Did you know larceny is the number one crime on campus? Have you heard of the Laker Guardian app? GVPD will teach you the best tips and practices to keep you and your property safe on campus!
SAFE TRAVELS
Have a road trip planned? GVPD will review the everyday safety items you can keep in your vehicle in case you find yourself in an emergency. Flying nationally or internationally for Spring Break? Learn about safe travel tips to keep you and your friends safe on vacation!
FRAUD AWARENESS
Phishing, job scams, extortion, romance scams…don’t fall for their tricks! Learn from real police investigations on how you can better protect yourself and not fall for their phony tricks! We’ll teach you signs and clues to look out for to better protect yourself and your money…if it’s too good to be true, it probably is!
MEET KODA-K9 POLICE DEMONSTRATION
Homemade Explosives (HME’s) are becoming more prevalent and due to them being easily accessible, it’s time to educate! Become more aware as to what is considered suspicious and how to respond if you ever find yourself in the middle of a bomb threat. See a live demonstration provided by Koda, our explosive detection K9 and learn how she operates!
MARIJUANA, VAPES, PRESCRIPTIONS, OH MY!
Did you know in 2018, marijuana use became recreational in the state of Michigan? Did you also know that due to federal funding and laws, use of marijuana is prohibited on campus under GVSU’s Code of Conduct? In 2022, vapes became illegal for people under the age of 21 years to use and possess. Has a friend offered you a late-night Adderall? Using prescription drugs without a prescription is a felony. From recreational drugs to prescription drugs, learn the dangers, facts, and legal ramifications associated.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
This seminar will prepare you to respond from an "all hazards" prospective including fires, medicals, chemical spills, severe weather, calling 911 and the GVSUAlert! system. You will learn to navigate an emergency situation on campus.
LAKER GUARDIAN
This seminar explores the Laker Guardian app which is free to all students. You will see the technology behind the app and learn how to essentially have a blue light phone in your back pocket. We will walk you through downloading, getting registered, and using the app.
STOP THE BLEED: YOU ARE THE HELP UNTIL HELP ARRIVES
Life threatening emergencies can happen fast, and emergency responders are not always nearby. Blood loss is the leading cause of preventable death not only in mass casualty events, like mass shootings and terrorist attacks, but also everyday events such as a motorcycle crash, or an industrial accident. Rapid control of bleeding at the scene of the event can be lifesaving. In this course, you will learn various ways to provide bleeding control to victims. We encourage our Laker community to become trained, equipped and empowered to help in the first few minutes of an emergency before professional help arrives.
EMPOWERMENT SELF DEFENSE
This seminar explores how to maintain personal safety and the safety of others through self-empowerment. Does something about a situation not feel right? Are you staying aware of your surroundings? Do you have a plan with your friends for the night out? Empowerment self-defense focuses on preventing situations from occurring by looking for signs that something may be wrong and intervening in a safe way.
Not finding the right program for you?
Let us know what you are looking for and we will work with you to build a customized program that meets your needs. Our intent is to promote awareness within our community to further enhance a safe and secure environment.