Services for Students
University Police
The Department of Security and University Police is responsible for the protection of persons and property of Texas A&M University, and for the enforcement of the laws of the State of Texas and the rules and regulations of Texas A&M University as promulgated by the Texas Education Code. University police are commissioned peace officers involved in regular foot and vehicle patrol of campus, late-night security escorts, crime prevention programs for the campus community, and criminal investigations for the recovery of property and apprehension of criminals. Non-commissioned security officers provide regular security checks of buildings and property on campus. All University personnel are requested to cooperate with University police officers and security officers.
No firearms are allowed on University property or in vehicles driven on campus. Special permission for bringing a weapon on campus may be granted by the chief of security and University Police or a designated representative.
In addition to the routine police matters, members of the University Police conduct personal safety meetings, drug abuse discussions and engage in other educational activities as requested by recognized student groups.
The University Police Department is located in Research Park on west campus at 1111 Research Parkway.