Parent Handbook
University Police
All Southwestern University Police officers are licensed and certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer’s Standards and Education as meeting the training requirements of the State of Texas for peace officers. Southwestern’s police officers are recognized as peace officers under Article 2.12 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and they make arrests pursuant to the code for crimes defined in the Texas Penal Code and ordinances of the City of Georgetown. Southwestern officers are armed and in uniform to be highly visible for the campus community and to act as a deterrent against crime. Students are encouraged to notify University Police any time criminal activity or anything suspicious is observed on campus or if he or she has been threatened. Southwestern Police offer a community policing model which provides education for self-protection and crime prevention awareness.
FAQ
Is there any crime on campus? What are the crime statistics?
Southwestern is not immune to crime. Most crimes on campus are crimes of "opportunity" which include theft or criminal mischief. Crime statistics are kept on a calendar basis, compiled in a brochure per the Campus Safety and Security Act of 1990 and are available upon request or by accessing http://ope.ed.gov/security. The Southwestern University Police Department presents crime awareness programs throughout the year.
What measures are taken to ensure safety for students on campus?
Grounds are patrolled 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by uniformed, armed, state-certified police officers. Officers patrol in highly marked vehicles, on foot and by golf cart for easy access to the interior of the campus. Residence halls are locked 24 hours a day and are checked by University Police and the Resident Assistant staff on a regular basis. Police provide escorts for any student who requests it for campus travel. The University also has instituted an Emergency Notification System to alert students and staff of on-campus emergencies via telephone, e-mail and text message.
Where do students park their cars? What is the cost to keep a car on campus?
Southwestern has parking lots throughout the campus for student, staff and faculty parking. The cost of a parking permit is $100 per year. Students must register their vehicles with the University Police by filling out a registration card, showing proof of insurance, paying the fee and affixing a parking permit to the back window of the vehicle.
University Police Staff
Deborah Brown
Chief of Police
Mike Mitchell
Assistant Chief of Police
Pat Murray
Sergeant
Randy Dillard
Officer
Brad Dunn
Officer
Tom Leggitt
Officer
Ann Hines
Communications Director/Office Manager
Phone: 512-863-1944
("0" from on-campus phones)
Fax: 512-863-1777
Web site: http://www.southwestern.edu/studentlife/safety/
