In order to make TCU a safer community, the Police Department asks that you practice
the following crime prevention techniques:
- To report a police, fire, or medical
emergency, or to report a crime in progress, dial 911 from any campus
telephone (except "blue light" phones).
- While on campus at night, use the "buddy" system. There is safety in numbers.
If you find that you must go somewhere on campus by yourself, call the police department
for an escort.
- During hours of darkness, walk along lighted pathways. Stay on the lighted paths. These
designated sidewalks are well lighted with sodium vapor lights and patrolled frequently by
members of the Police Department.
- Alarm your vehicle to discourage would-be thieves from breaking into your automobile.
- If you live in Residence Halls, do not bring valuable jewelry to campus. The department
recommends that you bring inexpensive costume jewelry to wear instead of the expensive
kind.
- Lock the door to your dorm room, even if you're only going to be out of the room for
"a few minutes". Keep your room door locked while you're inside and asleep.
- Participate in "Operation Identification." By participating in this program
and marking all of your valuable items with an electric engraver, you discourage theft
because the items are marked and are easily identifiable.
- When you see something suspicious, get the University Police involved by calling
7777
on campus or 257-7777 off campus. Let us know what you saw or heard. If
possible, be able to describe the person that is suspicious and what activity they were
doing which caused you to become concerned.
- If you are a faculty or staff member, keep your purse or wallet out of sight, preferably
locked in a desk drawer.
The officers of the TCU Police Department patrol the campus buildings and sidewalks on
foot and bicycle, and also patrol the roadways and parking lots in marked patrol vehicles,
on bicycles and, at times, on foot. High visibility of police cars and uniformed police
officers deters most criminals. However, we cannot do it all. Your assistance is needed to
make this community as safe a campus as possible.
If you practice the crime prevention tips mentioned above, there is a very good chance
that we can prevent crime together!
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Reporting Criminal Activity
Individuals who wish to report alleged criminal actions or emergencies that occur on
the TCU campus may do so by:
- Calling the Texas Christian University Police Department at
257-7777
(last four only if on campus);
- Visiting the TCUPD office at 3025 Lubbock Street;
- Utilizing any of the 20 emergency "blue light" phones located on campus, or the
emergency intercoms in building elevators
- Requesting assistance from a uniformed police officer, security guard, or any of the
student volunteers (Froggie
Five-0), who will notify police dispatch for you.
Offenses occurring off campus should be reported to local law enforcement authorities.
Texas Christian University Police will immediately dispatch an officer to investigate
suspected criminal activity. Responses include, but are not limited to:
- Dispatch of one or more uniformed police officers;
- Investigation of all reports;
- Arrest of suspect and/or filing of charges, depending upon the circumstances of the
offense;
- Victim referral to assistance agencies, both on and off campus;
- Referring alleged offenders to appropriate campus agencies, such as campus life and/or
alcohol and drug counseling.
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What To Do If You Are A Victim Of Any Crime
if on campus:
- Contact TCUPD at 7777 as soon as possible. Inform the
dispatcher of the description and direction of travel taken by the criminal.
- Remember all you can about the criminal and give the description to the police
dispatcher. Information to relate includes: race/sex of suspect, clothing description,
height/weight, eye/hair color, any unusual features, jewelry, and a description of the
suspect vehicle.
- Stay on the telephone with the police dispatcher until he or she understands your
information, if, in so doing, you do not jeopardize your safety.
if off campus:
- Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies; 335-4222 for non-emergency
calls to Ft. Worth Police.
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