CAMPUS Safety

Our greatest priority is to provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment at Texas A&M University. Through dedicated partnerships and community engagement efforts, we serve our students, faculty, staff and visitors as they engage in research, education and outreach activities.

Our mission, vision and values

A Message from Chief Johnson

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Security for Events

For Texas A&M groups hosting an event on campus, complete and submit the form a minimum of two weeks before your event to formally request UPD officers.

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Report an Incident

Report a crime, safety concern or suspicious activity – past or present – on the Texas A&M University College Station campus.

Request a Prevention Program

We believe in actively educating the community in all safety matters to help prevent crime from occurring in the first place. We offer a variety of programs on the subjects below and can tailor to your needs with proper scheduling.

Become a UPD Officer

There are multiple career opportunities available at UPD. Roles include Police Officer, Security Officer, Communications Officer, Records Technician, and office and support staff.

More about becoming a UPD Officer

UPD Leadership

Mike Johnson ‘00, ‘06

Chief of Police

Bobby Richardson

Assistant Chief of Support Services

Kary Shaffer ’95

Assistant Chief of Security & Professional Standards

Ed Costello ’92, ‘05

Assistant Chief of Field Operations

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Help and Services

Engage with the University Police Department through outreach initiatives and services tailored to campus safety at Texas A&M University.

Field Operations

The Field Operations Division is the fundamental service delivery team and provides patrol operations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It includes three sections: Criminal Investigations and the Victims' Advocate, Patrol and Security.

Support Services

The Support Services Division is divided into six divisions: Clery and Accreditation, Communications, Property and Evidence, Records, Technology Services, and Training and Recruiting.

Annual Reports

Each year, the University Police Department produces an annual statistical summary of internal affairs investigations.

Emergency Procedures

Tips for Calling UPD

Dialing 911 should only be used for an emergency situations that require immediate assistance from police, fire or ambulance. Use the non-emergency phone line (979-845-2345) to report non-emergencies.

9-911 for on campus phone
8-911 for Texas A&M Health and Reynolds Medical Science Bldg.
Non-Emergency Phone (979) 845-2345

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Code Maroon App

The Code Maroon app provides instant notifications for campus emergencies or warnings. Free for both iOS and Android devices, employees, students and visitors can quickly access safety tools and emergency contacts.

Download the Code Maroon App