The University of Texas at Austin Police Department (UTPD) is an accredited state police agency, serving the UT community 24 hours a day. UTPD includes an investigative division, K-9 teams, bicycle patrol team and its own 911 Dispatch Center.
The department operates on a community-oriented policing philosophy, encouraging greater communication between police and the communities they serve. Members of the UT community are encouraged to use the District Representative interactive map to directly email an officer about any concerns.
The University Police Building (UPB) is located at 2201 Robert Dedman Dr, directly east of the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
Paid parking is available in the Manor Garage.
SPOTLIGHT: Captain Davis Graduates from PERF’s Senior Management Institute for Police
In July 2024, UTPD Captain Laura Davis attended the 93rd Session of the Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) hosted by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) at Boston University. This demanding and fast-paced three-week course brings together faculty from top universities, successful law enforcement chief executives, and subject matter experts from the private sector to collaborate with today’s forward-thinking law enforcement leaders. To date, there have been 7,000 graduates of the SMIP program.
SMIP is designed to provide senior police executives with intensive training in the latest management concepts and practices used in business and government. The curriculum also features discussions of the most challenging issues facing law enforcement executives today. Captain Davis was awarded a scholarship to attend this prestigious training. She was also selected to be the Class Coordinator by her classmates who ranged from a variety of federal agencies and municipalities across the country.
SPOTLIGHT: Captain Miller Graduates from FBI National Academy
On March 15, 2024, UTPD Captain Christopher Miller graduated from the 289th session of the FBI National Academy, in Quantico, Virginia. This is a prestigious accomplishment, as fewer than one percent of officers, nationally, have the opportunity to attend the program.
Internationally known for its academic excellence, the FBI National Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions.
The 289th session consisted of 197 law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The 289th session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 47 states and the District of Columbia. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 23 countries, four military organizations, and five federal civilian organizations.