The safety and security of students and campus employees and visitors are essential components of a great experience at UT Dallas. The following departments have primary responsibility for the safety of the campus community:
The University’s Police Department patrols campus 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The department serves the UT Dallas community with a mix of commissioned officers and public safety individuals. The UT Dallas Police maintain a close relationship with public safety teams for the city of Richardson, including its police, fire and emergency management departments. The city of Richardson Fire Department responds to incidents on campus and works with our fire marshal to monitor facilities for fire prevention. The Office of Emergency Management is responsible for coordinating a comprehensive, all-hazards approach through all cycles of an emergency — preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. The Office of Research oversees campus-wide safety and environmental programs that develop and foster a climate of responsible health, safety, and environmental practices.
Alert systems throughout campus supplement safety efforts. An outdoor siren system warns residents of severe weather or other hazards approaching the area. The system typically is tested on the first Wednesday of each month. Indoor voice alert systems are in place in most academic facilities and in the residence halls. Emergency call boxes (e-phones) connected directly to the police communications center are strategically located in the academic and residential areas of the campus. All e-phones are identifiable by a blue light at the top of the pole that illuminates at dusk. The UT Dallas community and guests are encouraged to help keep the campus safe by taking the same precautions for personal safety and belongings you would take elsewhere:
Plan now to stay informed in an emergency. In emergencies, traditional communications systems can be overwhelmed. Our homepage is always the most authoritative source of information in emergencies. But if it should be rendered inaccessible, UT Dallas offers alternative communication channels you should make note of now, before the need arises. How to stay informed:
In case of emergency, you can ease communication by doing the following:
Emergency
911
University Police
972-883-2222
Emergency Management
972-883-2420
Recorded Information
972-883-7669
University Village
972-792-9100
Maintenance Request
972-883-2147
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