When students are interested in UT Dallas or any other university in Texas, they typically have questions about campus safety. At UT Dallas, we believe in preventing problems before they start, so we take a direct, proactive approach to safety. Because we take safety seriously, because we teach students how to avoid risk, and because our campus is a busy place at almost any hour, our safety record is strong. Of those crimes that do occur here, the vast majority are committed against property rather than against people (primarily the theft of unattended belongings). We work hard to teach students how to protect their possessions - and above all how to keep themselves safe.

Student Patrol

The UT Dallas Police Department has hired a staff of twenty students to serve as Student Community Service Officers in the new Student Patrol program. Students are assisting the UT Dallas Police and the community by serving as trained eyes and ears conducting foot patrols on the campus, which includes the residential areas of the campus. Services include walking escorts, motorist assists, entry assists, and performing other support services roles that do not require a commissioned Police Officer. Student CSOs will identify and report on suspicious activity and safety issues while conducting their patrols. Additionally, Student Patrol staffs the Information Center from 6pm - 2am, extending the hours of service of the Information Center. Student Patrol is on duty daily from 6pm - 2am. Many of the students in the program are Criminal Justice majors, or are pursuing other degrees with plans to enter a career in law enforcement or other service professions. The UT Dallas Police Department is pleased to be able to offer students this educational and career building opportunity, as we work in partnership with our students to serve the community.

Emergency Phones (E-Phones)

Emergency callboxes are bronze in color on the academic portions of the campus, and blue in the residential areas of the campus. All E-Phones have a blue light at the top of the pole which illuminates at dusk. They are strategically located on the UT Dallas Campus in the academic and residential areas of thecampus, and are designed for emergency situations. These E-Phones are connected directly to the Police Communications Center and have a button to push for service. If at any time a callbox button is pushed and you are unable to answer, an officer will be dispatched to that location immediately.

Vehicle Assists

Vehicle assistance is offered to individuals who need a battery jump, or have left their keys in their car and need vehicle unlock assistance. The Officers will not be able to assist you with a vehicle unlock if your car has power locks. To request assistance call our Communications Center at 972-883-2331; give your name, social security number, vehicle information and location. An officer will be dispatched to your location. A release of liability form will need to be completed before the officer renders assistance.

Safe-Walk Campus Escorts

A walking escort service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. To request an escort call extenstion 2331. Give your name and the nearest exit door to your location. A Police Officer, Police Guard, Student Patrol or an Explorer will meet you at that building door and walk with you to any area on campus.

Lost & Found

The UT Dallas Police Department maintains the Lost & Found for the University. If you find and item on campus, please bring it to the Police Department lobby. The lobby telephone rings directly to our Communicatons Center. Use the lobby phone to have a member of the Police Department meet with you to log in the lost item(s). To check on the status of your lost item, visit our Lost and Found section of this website and submit an inquiry using the online form provided.