Campus Safety

Texas Lutheran University wishes to provide a safe, educational environment for the students, faculty, and staff. As a member of this community, you are encouraged to contact Texas Lutheran University Police to report any suspicious circumstances or criminal activity. Texas Lutheran University officers are fully certified Texas Peace Officers with arrest authority. Their jurisdiction is defined in the Texas Education Code and Code of Criminal Procedures and governed by directives of other state laws. However, Texas Lutheran University Police restrict most of their action to property owned by Texas Lutheran University. The Texas Lutheran University Police Department has procedures in place so that other law enforcement agencies may report to us any crimes related to Texas Lutheran University.
 

Security Provisions

The Texas Lutheran University campus residence halls are secured at all times. Access is gained by use of one’s student identification card. Other campus facilities, except for the Alumni Student Center, are locked to unauthorized persons by midnight. Residents in our apartments are encouraged to lock and secure their doors at all times. Residents are also encouraged to keep personal possessions (e.g. bicycles, barbecue pits) securely locked or indoors and to report any problems or suspicious behavior to Texas Lutheran University Police Department.

Texas Lutheran University attempts to make timely reports of possible safety hazards or known criminal activities that might endanger the campus community by posting notices campus-wide or by placing verbal notices on the campus telephone network. The community is urged to heed such warnings when they are issued. Texas Lutheran University officers routinely check for the proper functioning of all security lighting. To report a problem involving the residential life policies of Texas Lutheran University, (excessive noise, vandalism, alcohol use, interpersonal conflict or the like); contact the resident assistant or residence hall director. To report a problem involving criminal activity (theft, DWI, illegal drug use, assault, rape, etc.), contact the Texas Lutheran University Police Department, (dial “0” or extension 8199) or dean of student life office (extension 8060).