9 The Police Departments of the A&M System protect and serve the System Members by providing professional law enforcement services while actively promoting community involvement through progressive policing strategies and a commitment to education. Both TAMIU University Police Department (UPD) and Texas A&M University Police Department (A&M PD), collectively maintain a staffed PD, Administrative Operations Division, Criminal Investigations Division, and a Patrol Operations Division. PD provides patrol service by car, bicycle, and foot on a daily basis, 24 hours a day, and as Peace Officers, both Departments?sworn armed police officers have the same authority to detain and arrest as municipal police officers. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS LAREDO CAMPUS UPD maintains a close working relationship with the Laredo Police Department (LPD), Laredo Fire Department, Laredo Independent School District (LISD), United Independent School District (UISD), Laredo College (LC), Webb County Sheriff?s Office (WCSO), and US Homeland Security divisions. UPD has established Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with these agencies to facilitate cooperation in the investigation of alleged criminal offenses/activities, enforcement of State and Federal laws, and coordination of additional assistance and resources when necessary. UPD also works closely with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to help stem the illegal and dangerous use of alcohol by minors. This includes providing information on individuals and businesses who engage in the illegal sale of alcoholic beverages.
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