Police and Public Safety

The George Mason University Department of Police and Public Safety offers various programs and services to the university community, as well as individuals affiliated with the community.

The police dispatch is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for all public service inquiries.

Van Metre Hall, Room 110
703-993-8070 – Mason Square Police
703-993-2810 – Mason Police dispatch
For emergencies, please call 911.

Four members of the Mason Police force stand in front of a campus patrol car with the Patriot.

Mason Alert

Mason Alert is George Mason University’s emergency notification system that is used to send emergency notifications and timely warnings to the university community via text, email, telephone call, and digital signage. Mason students and employees are automatically enrolled. Community members are welcome to sign up.