The Íæż½ã½ã Police Department is on campus to serve you in the protection of your person, your property, and the university’s property.
The Íæż½ã½ãPD ensures the enforcement of Íæż½ã½ã and Texas State University System regulations and all state, local, and federal laws. Íæż½ã½ãPD officers are licensed peace officers for the state of Texas. They have county-wide jurisdiction per the Texas Education Code Section 51.203.
In case of emergency, dial 8311 from any campus phone to reach Íæż½ã½ã Police dispatch. Calling 8311 is the most efficient way to report an on-campus emergency. If you need to dial 911 from campus, you do not need to dial 9 to get an outside line.
When on campus, call 8311 for all emergencies. The Department of Risk Management has specific procedures for many emergencies.
The Íæż½ã½ã Critical Assessment Response and Evaluation Team is a specially trained group of professional staff members from several university departments with mental health, student engagement, law enforcement, and residence life expertise. The Íæż½ã½ã CARE Team investigates and evaluates threats and other concerning behavior, implements strategies for managing individuals that may pose a threat of harm. The team’s goal is to work with all parties involved to effect a safe campus environment.