Transcript University Police - Txstate

Introduction
• Officer with the University Police
– My years of service
• This presentation is designed for parents of
new students, your student will receive similar
information at the Bobcat preview.
Authority & Jurisdiction
• Peace officers authority granted from the
Texas Education code
• Primary Jurisdiction in any county where the
University owns or controls property
Contact Information
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Emergency – 911
Dispatch – 512-245-2805
Records – 512-245-2890
Police Administration – 512-245-8336
Crime Prevention – 512-245-8341
Bobcat Bobbies – 512-245-SAFE (7233)
Contacting the University Police
If you call 911 anywhere in the county tell the
dispatcher your approximate location and you
will be transferred to the appropriate agency.
Starting in 2016 the Texas State University
Police, the San Marcos Police and the Hays
County sheriff will become the first agencies in
the nation to have an integrated county
computer aided dispatch system
Divisions - University Police
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Patrol
Dispatch
Investigations
Administration
Crime Prevention
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Security Services
Records
Access
Lock Shop
University Police-Services
• Krav Maga-Self Defense
– Only Licensed training facility in the nation at a
University
– www.texasstatekravmaga.org
– Offering training
• Basic Self Defense
• Focus Courses
University Police-Services
• Bobcat Bobbies
– Safety escorts offered to groups of less then 3
• (3 or more people considered a safe walking group)
– Escorts offered between dusk and dawn
– High demand service wait time may be high
– Call 512-245-SAFE
University Police-Services
• Security Services
– Conducts security checks on all buildings and
residence halls on campus.
– Conducts vehicle unlocks (non-powered locks) and
vehicle jump starts after hours.
University Police-Services
• Crime Stoppers
– University sponsored organization which provides
rewards for tips on crimes
• Bicycle Registration
– Bicycle registration program offered by the
university, registration is currently voluntary
University Police-Services
• Found Property
– Crime prevention division oversees found
property on campus
• Alcohol Education
– Certified Crime Prevention specialists provide
training in Alcohol Education
University Police-Services
• Drug Education
– Certified Crime Prevention specialists provide
training in Drug Education
• Burglary and Theft Education
– Crime Prevention division offers on campus
vendor training in retail theft and burglary
prevention along with commercial security
surveys
University Police-Services
• Personal Safety
– Crime prevention conducts personal safety
training in the residence halls through out the
semester
• Active Shooter/Violent Individual training
– Crime prevention offers Active Shooter/Violent
Individual training each semester and has several
ALERRT instructors on staff.
Emergency Notification
• The following recourses are utilized during an
emergency on or near campus.
• The University Police Administration is
responsible for which resources will be initially
utilized to notify the general public.
Emergency Notification
• Emergency procedures
– TXState Alert
• On Twitter
– @TXStateUPD
– @TXStateOoEM
• On Facebook
– Texas State University Police
– Texas State University Office of Emergency
Management
Emergency Notification
• RSS Feed!
– TXST Emergency Notification
• University Home Page
– www.txstate.edu
• Emails from University News Service
• Recorded Messaging on University News Line
– (512)-245-2424
Emergency Notification
• Mass-Call outs
– Phone messages to all campus telephones
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Local media announcements
Texas State weather emergency siren system
Emergency sign board system
Reverse 911