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The GVSU Police Department works in conjunction with and receives frequent briefings from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Michigan State Police to strengthen the security on each campus.

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Whenever possible, we work to stop terrorist attacks before they happen. We encourage each member of our community to begin a process of learning about potential threats so we are better prepared to react during an attack. While there is no way to predict what will happen, or what your personal circumstances will be, there are simple things you can do now to prepare yourself and your loved ones.

We have linked the below sites to assist in your planning: