emergency blue-light telephones

Emergency Blue-Light Telephones


There are 115 Blue-Light phones located throughout the Texas A&M campus.  Each are distinguished by a 12 foot pole with a blue light on top.  These phones have "Emergency" written on the front and sides.

FOR EMERGENCIES:  On the older models, simply open the door on the weatherproof box and press the red button.  On new models, press the black 'on' button before dialing 911 on the touch tone pad.  This will put you into the county 9-1-1 system and in contact with the University Police.  Talk directly into the speaker in the center of the phone.

Examples of emergency use would be medical assistance, traffic accidents, fires, suspicious persons, crimes in progress, or other law violations.

FOR NON EMERGENCIES:  Calls can be made at these Blue-Light emergency phones by pushing a desired local telephone number on the touch tone pad.  There is no charge, but you are only allowed a three minute call before the phone automatically disconnects.

Examples of non-emergency use include vehicle repair help, calling for nighttime shuttle escort services, or calling a friend for assistance.

In addition to the Blue-Light phones, each residence hall has the standard Ram-Tech emergency phone mounted to the exterior of the building.

MISUSE IS PROSECUTABLE !!!

The emergency telephones are provided for the safety and security of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors.  Abuse or misuse through prank, false, or harassing calls is a crime by state statute and violators will be prosecuted.  If you press the red button by mistake, please advise the emergency operator of your mistake.