Mercer Police Says Campus Safety is Top Priority for Fall

Despite initial concerns of safety after the recent murder of Mercer Law graduate Lauren Giddings, the Mercer Police Department says protecting students remains a number one priority as they enter the fall semester.

“We know that the students that come here are the sons and daughters of someone, and we want to keep them as safe as we possibly can,” says Chief Gary Collins, Mercer Police.

Students say Mercer Police are out in full force at all times.

“As long as I’m on campus I’m safe. It’s the second you get off the campus’ perimeters it becomes a concern,” says student Alicia Landrum.