Your safety and security are of prime
concern here at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), and we at
the University police department are working hard to ensure the
campus is a safe place to live, learn, work and play. TAMIU is not,
however, exempt from crime. We are doing our part to prevent crimes
but to be safe and secure, YOU must take common sense precautions:
be alert and look out for others. Maintaining an effective Police
Department is a community effort and together we can insure that
TAMIU remains safe.
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TAMIU is a community of more than 4,500
students and over 500 faculty and staff. Visitors are invited to
come to our campus to attend lectures, special events and to enjoy
our new, modern, facilities. Our 300 acre campus is surrounded by
the City of Laredo, a metropolitan area with nearly 250,000
residents. Just across the Rio Grande, Nuevo Laredo is home to
another 250,000 people. Even with our large, and diverse population
and the constant flux of people, we have maintained an extremely low
crime rate.
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The Texas A&M International
University police department is committed to the concepts of
courtesy, service and protection. University police officers believe
in the value of promoting good will and service with the community
which we serve. Each officer is dedicated to providing quality
University law enforcement and security services. The work is
challenging and rewarding, allowing a great sense of satisfaction
for those committed to the ideals of community service.
As a member of our University community,
it is important for you to understand the nature of campus law
enforcement and the unique environment in which Texas A&M
International University Police Officer operate. The traditional
model of law enforcement, that which relies on reactive and
enforcement based operations is minimized. Officers who prefer
enforcement options rather than less glamorous prevention based
operations will not be comfortable in our campus law enforcement
environment.
Texas A&M International University
police officers perform a wide array of duties and services. Many of
these are of a security nature, including securing buildings,
motorist assistance, security escorts and general preventive patrol
of buildings, parking lots and other campus areas. In addition to
traditional vehicular patrol, alternative methods of patrol such as
foot and bicycle patrol are employed.
Texas A&M International University
Police Officers are not evaluated on the number of arrests, traffic
citations issued, or other traditional enforcement activities. Texas
A&M International University Police Officers are committed to
the concept of preventive, helping, law enforcement.
While it is important to know that all
laws are in full effect on the Texas A&M International
University Campus, and that University police officers are duly
sworn peace officers of the State of Texas, the enforcement option
is only one in a whole range of alternatives available to University
Police officers. Ordinarily, the enforcement alternative will be
exercised when other preventive remedies have been unsuccessful or
are inappropriate for a specific incident.
Texas A&M International University
Police Officers are well trained, well educated men and women,
committed to the concept of community service, who protect a campus
filled with professional, dedicated faculty, staff and students in
our unique academic environment.
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The University police department is here
to protect you and offers many services to insure your safety and
security:
The TAMIU police department is staffed
with police officers every day of the week, 24 hours a day. All of
our officers have attended a state certified police academy and have
received certification and licensing by the Texas Commission on Law
Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
(TCLEOSE).
The TAMIU police department investigates
all complaints of on-campus criminal activity and University regulations violations. Police officers attempt to recover stolen property through follow-up investigations and by utilizing all investigatory methods and resources available. Additionally, reports of missing or stolen University property are forwarded to the University Support Services Division, Property Inventory Specialist.
The Department works closely with the Webb County District
Attorney's Office to insure effective criminal prosecutions.
Violations of campus regulations are processed through the
Department of Student Affairs, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs or through the Vice President for
Finance and Administration.
The TAMIU police department maintains
excellent relations with the City of Laredo police department, the
Webb County Sheriff's Office, the agencies of the United States'
Department of Homeland Security (including the Border Patrol, Drug Enforcement
Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation) and other
local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. The Department
has established liaison with the Laredo Community College police department, the United Independent School District police department
and the Laredo Independent
School District police department. Information about crimes and incidents is exchanged
between these agencies so crime trends and activities can be
monitored.
TAMIU police department encourages
students, faculty, staff and visitors to promptly report all crimes
and incidents. We encourage proactive reporting of strange or
suspicious activities. On-campus matters should be reported to the
TAMIU Police and off-campus offenses should be reported to the
appropriate police agency.
In the event of an emergency on campus,
you can reach TAMIU Police by dialing 2911 from any University
telephone. Special Emergency
telephones are located throughout the Campus. The Emergency
telephones are one-button telephones. To use the telephone, just
push the button. The telephone dials the University police department's Emergency telephone number. If that line is busy or if
there is no answer, the telephone automatically hangs up and dials
the Laredo 911 center. Also, a blue light begins to flash and
continues to flash for the duration of the call to assist responding
personnel in locating the caller.
The University police department works closely with the University Safety and Risk Manager to provide emergency response training to the University Building Emergency Coordinators (BECs) on the University Crisis Management Plan. BEC's serve as communication links or contacts for their building or area with University administration in all matters concerning emergency preparedness, building evacuation and other safety issues.
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We offer several programs to reduce and prevent
crimes.
- Alarm Systems
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- Crime Prevention Presentations
- We conduct crime prevention and crime awareness
presentations at student orientations and on request.
- Crime Stoppers
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- Lost and Found
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- Motorist Assistance Programs
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- Security Escort Service
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- Victim Assistance Program
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Parking enforcement personnel help to assure your
safety by being certain that vehicles are not obstructing fire
lanes, blocking prohibited zones or handicapped parking spaces. Each
vehicle parked on the TAMIU campus must display a parking permit. To
insure that vehicles are legally parked, vehicles which are
illegally parked are cited and can be impounded.
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The buildings and facilities of Texas A&M International University are available for general use by University employees and students for educational purposes. Buildings on campus are generally open during regular business hours, on weekends, when classes are in session and for special events; police officers lock or unlock University buildings as scheduled. Faculty and staff can enter most buildings, private offices and certain other restricted areas after hours through issuance of keys or if they have been otherwise authorized by proper authority.We strive to make our campus safe by limiting access to University buildings after hours, after 10:30p.m. and before 6:30 a.m. University police officers conduct frequent internal and external checks of buildings on campus and also patrol student residential areas to ensure that no unauthorized persons have access after closing hours.
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The University police department reports
crime statistics to inform the University Community about crime and
crime related problems. The Crime Awareness and Campus Safety Report is a available at the University police department, Office of Student Affairs, Student Judicial Affairs and the Office of Human Resources.
TAMIU enjoys an extremely low crime rate.
The crime rate is calculated by dividing the number of reported
crimes by the number of persons on campus, including faculty, staff
and students.
The crime categories are: Criminal Homicide, Sexual
Offenses, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary,
Motor Vehicle Theft and Arson. Also included in the brochure is information on
arrests by category of crime: Liquor violations, Drug violations and
Weapons violations. Each of the crime and arrest categories are
particularly defined. An act must meet the requirements of the
definition to be included in any of the categories. For example,
TAMIU policy prohibits alcoholic beverages on our campus. If an
adult student were found in possession of alcohol on Campus, that
would be a violation of TAMIU policies and regulations. The student
would be referred to the Division of Student Affairs for discipline,
and the action would not have resulted in a statistical
"crime".
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Firearms and other dangerous weapons are
prohibited, by State law and University policy, on the TAMIU campus
and at any University sponsored event. Persons in possession of
prohibited weapons will be subject to criminal prosecution and
University disciplinary action.
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The Texas A&M University System
policy on Campus alcohol and other drug policy is very clear. The
unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession or use of alcohol or
other drugs on our Campus or at any University sponsored event by
any member of the University community faculty, staff or student is
prohibited.
The University strictly enforces the State of
Texas underage drinking laws and therefore discourages the
possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by people under the
age of 21, on or off campus.
As a condition of employment or
enrollment, all TAMIU employees and students are required to abide
by the terms of the policy. Violation of the policy will result in
disciplinary action, up to and including employee dismissal or
student expulsion.
Recognizing the dangers of alcohol and
other drug abuse, TAMIU uses alcohol and drug-free awareness
programs to inform people about issues and risks of substance use
and abuse. Several counseling and treatment resources are available
through the Office of Human Resources or through Student Health
Services.
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Sexual Assault is a crime and a violation of
University regulations. Any unwanted sexual activity can be
considered as some degree of sexual assault.
Anonymity of the victim of a sexual
assault is guaranteed by law and by University Policy. Survivors and
victims of sexual assault will be treated with care and concern. The
University police department's first concern is the physical and
mental well-being of the victim.
Prosecution is, and must be, secondary to the victim's
needs. Victims will be urged, however, to participate in the
prosecution of sexual assault offenders.
University Police Officers are required
to inform victims of sexual assault of the Officers' duties: to
inform the victim of the victim's right to remain anonymous, to
inform the victim of the right to receive medical care and
compensation from the State of Texas, and the University's duty to
pay the cost of a sexual assault evidentiary/medical examination by
competent medical personnel.
Sexual Harassment is both a crime and a
violation of University regulations. Sexual Harassment is any
unwanted or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors
and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. It can be
committed by men or women and the victims of Sexual Harassment may
be either men or women. The recipients of sexual harassment need not
be of the opposite sex from the person committing the act.
Sexual Harassment should be reported to
either the University's Office of Human Resources, the
Office of Student Affairs or to the University police department. Regardless of which department receives a report of
Sexual Harassment, University Policy requires that a prompt,
complete, thorough investigation be conducted and timely action be
taken.
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The University has instituted many
programs at TAMIU to insure your safety while on campus. But Safety
really begins with you. We offer you the following tips for you to
follow to help protect yourself from crime.
If you're headed for a late night snack or study break, go with a
friend, not alone.
Walk purposefully. Be Confident. Look Confident. Watch where you are
going. Be aware of your surroundings.
Take advantage of our well-lighted campus. Avoid dark or isolated
areas. Use well-traveled routes.
Lock all doors and close all windows when leaving your car whether
its for a few minutes or for several hours.
Have keys ready when you approach your car. Check the car for
intruders before entering and lock the doors and close the windows
immediately after getting into your car.
Always lock your motorcycle (or bike) when leaving it unattended,
even if its only for a few minutes.
List only first initials and last name in telephone
directories.
Hang up immediately on obscene phone calls. If you have caller ID,
attempt to identify the calling number. Report the incident to the
University police department.
Don't keep large sums of money in your office, dorm room or
apartment.
Lock doors and windows even if your just going out for a few
minutes.
Lock your office and office suite doors when working after normal
business hours or on week ends or holidays.
If you are a victim or a witness to a crime or if you are aware of
any suspicious circumstances, call the University Police
immediately.
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Texas A&M International University
University
Police Department
Phone (956) 326-2100
Emergency 326-2911 -
City of Laredo 9911
Killam Library 005
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