The UPD team is honored to serve the Bobcat Community. With us as your partners in safety, students can take these five steps to stay safe.
Safety Tips For Students
1. Keep Residence Hall Doors Locked at all Times
Even if you are gone for a short while, lock your door.
Keep windows and doors locked while you are sleeping.
- Do not allow anyone without an access card to follow you into the residence hall.
- Always carry your access card.
- Do not prop open residence hall exit doors.
2. Take Care of Your Valuables & Money
Never leave valuables and money in plain sight.
Record the serial numbers of your valuables.
If possible, leave valuables at home.
3. Stay Alert, Use Good Judgement, Trust Your Instincts & Be Prepared with TXST Safety Tools/Apps
Blue-light Emergency Call Boxes on Campus
Meet our campus' Public Safety Officers
4. Engage with UPD
Watch the UPD Community Engagement Calendar for events.