I. Safety is Everybody’s Business
Students, extended families of students, faculty, and staff are the top priorities of the Campus Safety Department.
• The administration reaffirms the policy of reporting to the Campus Safety Department all sightings or suspicions of weapons anywhere on campus.
Possession of a firearm or deadly weapon within 1,000 feet of a public school is a federal offense, punishable by a fine or possible imprisonment.
• The residence hall staff reaffirms the policy of scheduled and random room inspections, confiscation of illegal or prohibited items, and regular fire drills for all residents.
II. Crime Statistics
The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 requires Huston-Tillotson University to report identifiable violent and non-violent crimes that occur on College property. This statistical information must be provided for the current year and the two previous years.
The following report indicates all reported offenses filed through the Huston-Tillotson University Department of Public Safety.
* “Other” includes: vehicle accidents, miscellaneous informational reports, internal reports, public lewdness, phone harassment and other minor offenses or non-violent crimes and crimes that do not involve property. This information is based solely on reported offenses filed through CSD.
III. Policy Statement
A. General:
1. Texas Criminal and Motor Vehicle laws, in addition to University regulations, are in effect on Huston-Tillotson University property 24 hours a day. Strict adherence to all regulations is required to protect pedestrians and vehicles and to provide access for emergency vehicles. The Campus Public Safety Department has jurisdiction to enforce the regulations with the right to remove or impound any vehicle operated or parked in violation of the regulations. The owner of the vehicle will be required to pay the cost of moving and storing the vehicle.
2. Students, faculty, and staff are expected to be familiar with and abide by these regulations. The fact that a violation notice is not issued when a vehicle is illegally parked does not mean or imply that the regulation or law is no longer in effect. The responsibility for obtaining knowledge of all laws and regulations in force rests with the motor vehicle operator.
3. These regulations apply to all vehicles operated on the campus of Huston-Tillotson University. The Campus Public Safety Department will exercise reasonable protection and security for vehicle on campus, but at the same time each owner is expected to take the necessary steps to safeguard his/her property.
B. Registration:
1. The registration of all vehicles operated on the campus, except visitor’s vehicles, is required.
2. The responsibility of finding a legal parking space rests with the vehicle operator and lack of space is not a valid excuse for violation of any parking regulation.
IV. Motor Vehicle Registration Fees
A. Students, faculty, and staff rates for the year are $25.00.
B. Additional or replacement parking permits may be obtained at the same rate as indicated above.
C. Students found operating and parking a vehicle on campus without the permit will be automatically charged. The vehicle registration fee will be charged to the individual’s account.
Campus Investigations
Campus safety officers investigate suspected or reported violations of the University Code of Conduct. In the case of serious violations, the Campus Safety Department is required by law to enforce all laws.
Additionally, Campus Safety is required to share all pertinent facts regarding the individuals involved and the circumstances surrounding such violations with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. If you need assistance, call…
Emergency
512.505.3010 Campus Safety
512.505.3011 Director of Campus Safety
911 Austin Police Department (APD)
911 Austin Fire Department (AFD)
911 Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
311 Non-Emergency Number
211 Health and Human Services
Others
512.505.3043 Dean of Academic Affairs
512.505.3035 Dean of Student Affairs
512.505.3044 Student Support Services (Counseling)
512.440.7273 SafePlace (Domestic Violence/Sexual Assaults)
512.472.8477 Crime Stoppers
512.476.6461 Brackenridge Hospital
512.476.7111 St. David’s Medical Center