Q: Where is the UT Southwestern Police Department located?
A: The University of Texas Southwestern Police Department is located on the south main campus of the university in the "S" building on the 2nd floor adjacent to the Skillern Student Union building.
Q: What is the UT Southwestern police officer’s authority?
A: UT Southwestern employs commissioned T.C.L.E.O.S.E. (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education) certified peace officers or police officers that have the legal authority, power, privileges and immunities afforded to all state licensed law enforcement officers in the State of Texas. University police officers can legally arrest persons, execute search or arrest warrants and enforce traffic law in much the same manner as a municipal police officer.
Q: Can UT Southwestern police officers enforce the law off the university campus?
A: Yes. All UT Southwestern commissioned police officers are licensed and certified by T.C.L.E.O.S.E. and are recognized peace officers under Article 2.12 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Even though UT Southwestern police officers primarily patrol and operate on any property owned, leased or otherwise under the control of UT Southwestern, they are authorized to make arrests pursuant to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures for crimes as defined by any applicable Texas law.
Q: Can I make a report over the telephone?
A: It depends upon the type of crime, incident or information you wish to report to the department. Some situations are best handled by having an officer dispatched to your location to contact you for more information concerning the situation at hand. In some cases, depending on the circumstances and type of report, the report can be taken over the telephone by an officer.
Q: Why does it sometimes take awhile for an officer to respond and take my report?
A: All calls received by the department are prioritized by urgency. Emergency calls are given higher priority than non-emergency calls. If the officer assigned to your patrol district is unavailable, depending upon the call priority and how long the district officer will be busy, the call will either be dispatched to another officer or held until your district officer is available. All calls are important and services will be rendered as soon as reasonably possible.
Q: If I had something stolen from campus, do I need to contact other police departments and report it as stolen to them as well?
A: No. In most cases, if the property in question is stolen from campus or property otherwise under the control of UT Southwestern, the UT Southwestern police department has jurisdiction in these cases. Therefore, it would not be necessary to report it to another outside police agency.
When you call to report property that has been stolen to the department, the officer will obtain a description of the stolen item. If you are able to provide enough information (such as make, model, serial number) we will be able to enter the item into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. (NOTE the property in question must meet an established criteria BEFORE it can be entered into the NCIC database). This database contains records of stolen property from law enforcement agencies in all 50 states and provides officers with instant access to these records. Therefore, if other agencies were to recover your property, they can check the NCIC database and obtain the information that might help you get your property back.
Q: How can I get a copy of a report?
A: Request for Records, Documentation or Information
The Texas Public Information Act
TEX. GOVT. CODE. ANN.
Sections: 552.001 — 552.353 (Vernon’s 1994)
Written requests are to be mailed to:
Leah Hurley, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Office of Legal Affairs
5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75390 Mail Code # 9008
Fax: 214-648-8805
Q: How can I get fingerprinted?
A: Fingerprinting services are currently free of charge and available between 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on weekdays to UT Southwestern Faculty, Staff, Students and their families.
Q: How do I find out how much a campus parking or traffic warning ticket costs?
A: Warning tickets do not have any kind of fine penalty. However, these tickets are retained on file for a designated period of time. They do not have an affect on your state driver’s license record.
Q: How do I find out how much a campus parking or traffic ticket costs?
A: All campus citations are handled through the University. They do not have an affect on your state driver’s license record. Contact the Parking Services Office at 214-648-9600 for fine information.
Q: How can I appeal a warning or campus citation?
A: Obtain a Traffic Appeal Request Form from Parking Services, the police department or obtain a form on the internet.
Completed forms can be faxed to the traffic appeals committee at 214-648-9601. NOTE: THIS FORM CANNOT BE USED FOR COURT APPEARANCE TICKETS.
Q: How do I find out how much a court appearance parking or traffic ticket costs?
A: All court appearance citations are issued by police officers and are handled through the appropriate Dallas County Justice of the Peace Court. See the reverse side of your citation copy for the appropriate court address and telephone number. The court information where the charge will be filed is indicated on the front side of the citation. It is suggested that you contact the appropriate court to determine the fine amount. Court appearance traffic citations can affect your state driver’s license record.
Q: How can I compliment or complain about police / security service?
A: Contact the police department at 214-648-8311 and speak to the on-duty supervisor.
Q: How can I work for the police department?
A: Contact the UT Southwestern Office of Human Resources at 214-648-JOBS or check our Career Opportunities page on our website.
Q: Can I get a permit to carry a pistol?
A: Handgun permits are issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Call 214-861-2125 for more information.
NOTE: It is unlawful to carry a firearm on campus (PC Section 46.03. Places Weapons Prohibited) even if you are licensed to carry a concealed handgun under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code.
Q: How do I get a copy of my criminal record?
A: Criminal Records are maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Call 214-861-2125 for more information.
Q: I have a special event or function and require several rooms unlocked and parking for my guests. What should I do to have these needs met?
A: Parking related needs are addressed by parking services. They can be contacted at 214-648-9600 for further information.
It is highly recommended that you should make any arrangements concerning the use of facilities with the appropriate & authorized personnel who have care and control of the facilities in question.
Should services be required from the University Police Department to access rooms to certain facilities, please complete the form at the following web site and submit the on-line Events Request Form as soon as possible.
It is also highly recommended that you should follow up your submitted request with a phone call to insure the form was received at 214-648-8311.
Q:I am aware of suspicious activity that could be criminal in nature or have information that I think the police should know about but I don¹t want to get personally involved. What can I do?
A: There is an Annonymous Reporting Form available at our web site that provides someone the optional ability to anonymous make a report to the police department. Please carefully read, complete and submit the form.
