How to Report a

Crime, Safety Concern or Suspicious Activity

We encourage everyone to actively participate in maintaining a secure environment. If you witness a crime or observe any suspicious activities, please report them using our online form. Whether you are a witness or a victim, your vigilance helps keep our campus safe, and your report can make a difference.

Call 911 in case of an emergency.

Call 9-1-1 for immediate help in case of an emergency for police, fire, or medical response. Call 979-845-2345 for non-emergencies or to report suspicious activity.

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Report a Crime, Safety Concern or Suspicious Activity

Overview

Reporting a crime, safety concern, or suspicious activity is crucial to maintaining a secure campus environment. Whether you witness an incident or feel unsafe, it's important to take action and contact the appropriate authorities. This guide provides clear instructions for reporting both emergencies and non-emergencies effectively, ensuring your concerns are heard and addressed promptly.

For Emergencies, Dial 911.

On Campus Phone: 911
In the Health Science and Reynolds Medical Science Building: 911

TIPS FOR CALLING UPD

For Non-Emergencies, Call UPD

Please dial 979-845-2345 if you encounter any non-emergency situation occurring or that has occurred on the Texas A&M University campus, available 24 hours a day. That may include:

Non-urgent situations
Non-urgent offenses
Suspicious circumstances
Safety hazards
Traffic complaints
Other police-related issues

Please note that any police incidents occurring in the city of College Station should be reported to the College Station Police Department (979-764-3600).

Reporting a Crime via Email

You can report crimes, safety concerns, or suspicious activity via email at upd@tamu.edu.

Email UPD

This email is not monitored 24 hours a day, so we may not review your submission immediately. However, we will assess every submission and take appropriate action. Such complaints must be submitted to Internal Affairs.

If you still prefer to report via email rather than in person, please be sure to include the following information:

What happened (e.g., burglary, attack, etc.)
Your status in relation to the incident (victim or witness)
Whether you wish to remain anonymous
If you would like to be contacted
Your name
Your email address and if you wish to keep the email address private*
Your phone number
Your address, city, state, and ZIP code
Date and time of the incident
Location of the incident
Details of the incident

*Under state law, your email address will not be subject to open records requests if you indicate that you wish to keep it private. Selecting "Yes" for "I would like to keep my email address private" will ensure that your email address is redacted and blacked out from any open records request.

Report a Clery Act Incident

For Texas A&M Employees

If you are an employee of Texas A&M University, please visit the Texas A&M University Clery Website if you are a Texas A&M employee. Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) with a University Identification Number (UIN) should report incidents to the CSA database.

For Non-Texas A&M Employees

This reporting mechanism is intended only for individuals without a Texas A&M University-issued UIN. Please use the

Clery Reporting Form for Non-Texas A&M Employees to report incidents.