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UHDPS Police Department

The Police Department is made up comissioned police officers who are granted the authority and responsibility to investigate all crimes occurring on the property owned or controlled by the University. As with any University police agency in the State of Texas, our police officers have jurisdiction in any county within the State in which the University has property that is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise under the control of the institution.
UHDPS officers are fully empowered by the state to stop vehicles, make arrests and enforce all laws. UHDPS officers provide the same level of service offered by a municipal police department, as well as other services unique to an academic institution. The department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The department works closely with administrators, students, faculty and staff to create and maintain a secure atmosphere.