Sgt. Carson Whatley is with the Georgia State University Police. He is the staff spotlight for November 2018.
How long have you been working at Georgia State University?
I have been working at Georgia State since the consolidation with Georgia Perimeter College in the Fall semester of 2016.
What do you do on a typical day?
I begin my day by assigning patrol functions to my staff and briefing them in Roll Call with pertinent information. I patrol the campus in my patrol vehicle.
Which department do you represent?
Georgia State Police Public Safety
What is your title?
Police Sergeant.
What do you do when you are not at work?
I run a commercial cleaning business. I fish. I play my saxophone.
Complete the following sentence: I know I’ve done my best when…
I have peace in my spirit.
When the spotlight is not on, how do you continue to shine?
By treating others the way I want to be treated and by looking for ways to be a blessing to others.
What do you enjoy most about work/life?
I enjoy the comradery that we have established in the Police Department.
What don’t most people know about you?
I play the saxophone.
What’s your favorite thing in your office?
I don’t have an office. My patrol vehicle could be considered my office. I spend most of my shift in it. My most favorite thing is the radio.
How do you think your job supports the university’s mission?
My job supports the university’s mission by providing a safe and secure environment to faculty, staff and students, that is conducive to learning and socializing.
