University Police Department (UPD)
The Texas A&M University-Texarkana Police Department (UPD) is a fully commissioned law enforcement agency staffed by seven licensed Texas Peace Officers. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Administration, the department is led by a Chief of Police and includes sergeants and patrol officers who serve and protect the campus community. Officers have full arrest authority and jurisdiction across all Texas counties where TAMUT owns or controls property. The department works in coordination with city, state, and federal law enforcement, and maintains strong partnerships through mutual aid agreements. UPD also collaborates with the Clery Compliance Officer to ensure accurate crime reporting and transparency in campus safety policies.
Mission
The Texas A&M University–Texarkana Police Department supports the University’s mission by fostering a safe, secure, and welcoming campus. Through visibility, vigilance, and professional service, we are committed to preventing crime, preserving order, and enforcing the law with fairness and integrity.
Vision
To be a trusted and engaged partner in the University community, promoting a culture of safety, respect, and collaboration through proactive policing and service.
Core Values
- Professionalism-Serving with competence and a commitment to excellence
- Service- Providing prompt and effective assistance to all members of the campus community.
- Respect-Treating everyone with dignity, fairness, and compassion.
Individuals wishing to file a complaint about a Texas A&M University-Texarkana Police Officer can do so by completing the Citizen Complaint Form. This form is available through the University Police Department and should be filled out with as much detail as possible regarding the incident. Once completed, the form must be submitted directly to the Chief of Police for review and appropriate action. The department is committed to accountability and thoroughly investigates all complaints in a fair and timely manner.
Open records requests for incident reports from the TAMUT Police Department can be made through the “Public Information/Open Records Request” section, found under the Compliance tab on the TAMUT website.