Simple steps. Safer communities.

Knowing how to act is your first line of defense. Explore our structured safety guides below, program emergency protocols immediately, and ensure you are wired into local notification loops.

Crime Awareness

Here are a couple or very helpful links as well as Safety Info from our local law enforcement.

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Crime Prevention

  • Know how to contact Public Safety or the Police
  • Know the emergency telephone number for your campus Public Safety or Police department.
  • Keep the emergency phone numbers near your phones (stickers, magnets, etc.).
  • Program emergency phones numbers into your personal cell phone.
  • Learn where the campus emergency telephones (Blue Light Telephones) are located on campus and learn how to use them.
  • Learn where other emergency telephones are located throughout campus (chemistry labs,  woodworking areas, etc.).
  • Ensure that you are subscribed to the campus mass notification system on campus.
  • Participate in any campus emergency transmitter, whistle, or other safety programs being offered.
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  • Help Keep SATX Safe

    If you something suspicious, say something. Your anonymous tip could prevent or solve a crime. 

Submit a Tip