The IC is located on the north end of University Parkway, the main
entrance to UT-Dallas. Parking passes, visitor information, and other
assistance may be obtained from the Information Center. The Information
Center is staffed by Police Guards and Student Patrol. The hours of
operation are 7am-2am Monday-Friday, and 2:30pm-2am on Saturday and
Sunday.
R.A.D. Rape Agrression Defense
UTD Police participate as a sponsor in the RAD program, offering
self defense training to female students, faculty, and staff.
For more information and to register for training, please visit
our R.A.D. program webpage.
This program is open to anyone who is part of UTD, as Faculty,
Student, or Staff. We welcome you all, even if it is simply to ask
questions and find out more about us.
You may download the brochure
here. This program is offered in cooperation by the UTD Police
and the UTD Safety Office staff. For more information and to
register for training visit our CERT program page.
The purpose of the community liaison program is to improve communication
between the Police Department and the community which it serves. We're
here to develop a partnership to better serve the community. Through this
program, specific groups will have officers assigned to help address the
concerns of the group as well as the needs of the Police Department.
Additionally, Officers may serve as Advisors to registered student
organizations. The officers assigned to this program will be a link from
the Chief's office to these groups. The Chief's door continues to be open
to those in the community, but we hope this program will encourage a
relationship of cooperation and service between the Police and the
community.
The UTD 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 UTD 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 UTD 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.
Students interested in a career in law enforcement, or learning more about
law enforcement are encouraged to join the UTD Police Explorer Post.
Participating students may earn upto 6 hours of college course credit
through the program. Explorers are trained in law enforcement scenarios
such as misdemeanor traffic stops, high risk stops, bomb threat response,
arrest search & seizure, domestic disturbance, crime scene investigation,
accident investigation, medical assists, firearms, and robbery/burglary
in progress. Explorers compete in regional, state, and national
competitions in scenario events. Additionally, Explorer participate in
Ride-Alongs with Officers, are part of the bike patrol program, and assist
with other community service efforts in the Department. For more
information visit our Exploring program page.
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 UTD 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.
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.
Online campus citation appeals was made possible through a cooperative
effort between
UTD POLICE and the STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION. This service provides a
more
efficient method for conducting appeals. It eliminated the need for
citizens to
stand in line to complete the previous paper appeal forms. And, by going
to a
paperless system it allowed for quick reviews and communications by the
Appeals Committee.
The UTD POLICE welcomes submissions for events from University departments
and registered campus organizations. The submission of this form will
enable us to assist you in making your event a success! Use this form to
make requests for parking needs, unlocks, lockups, and Officers to work
your event.
Silent Witness is provided as a service to you. We understand there
are times when citizens may wish to provide information to the Police
about criminal activity and remain anonymous. Providing for a safe
community requires a partnership and a commitment from both Law
Enforcement and the communities which they serve. We ask you to help
us to serve and protect your community by reporting criminal activity.
Please read the following considerations before submitting the form.
Though we may answer questions about laws and possible sanctions,
it should be noted that we are not allowed to provide legal guidance.
Those questions most commonly asked will be added to the Frequently
Asked Questions list on this website.
The Crime Prevention office coordinates several projects to promote safety
and awareness on campus. Presentations by a crime prevention officer or a
police officer can be arranged for student groups. Presentations may be
offered in alcohol awarenss, sexual assaults, identity theft, or other
areas
based on interest and need of your group. To have a presentation
for your group, contact the Crime Prevention Office at 972-883-4322.
Bike Patrol Program
Several Officers, Guards, and Explorers are assigned to the Bike Patrol
Unit.
The patrol bicycles are helpful in providing a more interactive patrol
with
the community. In many situations, Bike Officers can respond more quickly
to dispatched calls due to the ability to go where squad cars can not; and
the ability to be less impeded by heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic
at
peak hours.
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.
Report Activity Summaries (aka Police Blotter)
A summary of criminal activity, and incidents responded to by UTD Police
Officers.
The summaries are logged monthly on the UTD PD website, and are also
published in
the UTD campus newspaper, The Mercury.
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.
Community Oriented Policing Programs & Services
