Community Policing & Engagement at Orange Crush Festival: Creating Safety. Strengthening Community, Building Trust.

Above the Pages: Community Policing & Engagement at Orange Crush Festival

Building Trust. Creating Safety. Strengthening Community.

At the heart of the Orange Crush Festival lies a deep commitment to unity, safety, and positive cultural celebration. That commitment extends far beyond music—it reaches into the very streets, neighborhoods, and campuses we serve. This is why we proudly introduce our Community Policing & Public Safety Engagement Initiative, a model for proactive, inclusive, and accountable public safety partnerships.

Why Community Policing Matters

Community policing is more than law enforcement—it’s relationship-building. At Orange Crush, we believe every officer should be seen as a neighbor, mentor, and partner—not just a badge. Our program creates a space where students, visitors, and locals can feel protected and respected.

We’ve built this framework not just to reduce incidents, but to proactively prevent harm, improve trust, and bridge gaps between public safety and the people they serve—especially in Black and underserved communities.

What We’re Doing: Policing Reimagined for Festivals and Beyond

🟧 Meet & Greet Patrols

Before, during, and after the event, law enforcement and campus officers walk among guests—not to intimidate, but to introduce themselves, offer directions, share safety tips, and engage in genuine conversations.

🟧 Veteran & Student Officer Ambassadors

Leveraging military-trained officers and HBCU campus police, we engage younger audiences and create natural bridges between law enforcement and attendees. Veterans are respected leaders in our ecosystem—and many wear the uniform again to protect this space.

🟧 Positive Policing Campaigns

• Click It or Ticket

• Don’t Drink & Drive

• Uber First

• Walk & Talk Patrols
  These campaigns promote safety through culture—not just citations.

🟧 Youth Recruitment & Career Pathways

Through partnerships with Tybee PD, Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, Savannah State University Security, and Georgia State Patrol, we’re encouraging local students, especially HBCU attendees, to explore careers in law enforcement, emergency response, and public safety innovation.

Key Public Safety Partners

Tybee Island Police Department – Chief Hayes

→ Local traffic control, beach engagement, recruitment, and lead community presence

Savannah State University Security & Savannah Police

→ Campus safety bridge, city-to-beach coordination, and student-centered policing

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office – Sheriff Coleman

→ Broader regional coverage, community engagement, and support vehicles

Georgia State Patrol

→ Road safety operations, DUI prevention, and traffic escort from Savannah to Tybee

Event Security Teams

• 15+ On-Foot Beach Security

• 10+ Emergency Response Officers in Vehicles

• Coordinated Response Training with Festival Staff & Volunteer Safety Captains

A Safer, Smarter Spring Break for All

At the Orange Crush Festival, we’re setting the national standard for safe, inclusive, and culturally competent festival policing. Whether you’re a first-time guest, a local resident, a university official, or a public servant, we welcome you into this shared mission.

Together, we don’t just celebrate—we protect, uplift, and build real community.

🧡 Respect the Culture. Protect the People. Reimagine Public Safety.