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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
is generally available 24-hours at the police station. There is
no charge for fingerprinting at this time.
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 at: www.utsouthwestern.edu/auxenter/traffic.htm
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 web site at www.utsouthwestern.edu/police/career.htm.
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 at: www.utsouthwestern.edu/police/events.htm
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 donšt want to get personally involved. What can I do?
A:
There is an Anonymous 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 at: www.utsouthwestern.edu/police/report.htm
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