Public Safety
Mar 13, 2026
Student bike registrations rise 61%, boosting campus safety efforts
More students are taking steps to protect their bikes — and that’s a big win for campus safety.
Nov 21, 2025
Employee Spotlight: Get to Know Sgt. Eric Weber
Sgt. Eric Weber in his 31st year of law enforcement, and has been a UTSAPD officer since 2006.
Nov 11, 2025
Public Safety Partners with Toys for Tots for the 2025 Holiday Season
Public Safety is proud to once again serve as an official Toys for Tots drop-off location this holiday season, helping bring joy and hope to children across San Antonio.
Oct 8, 2025
National Night Out Brings Roadrunners Together
On Tuesday, Oct. 7, UTSAPD hosted National Night Out (NNO), a community-driven event where safety resources available to students, faculty and staff are shared.
Sep 15, 2025
Shining a Spotlight on Public Safety Officers
At UT San Antonio, campus safety is supported by a dedicated team of 19 public safety officers who work around the clock to protect our community.
Aug 27, 2025
UTSA updates campus community on Tuesday night emergency alerts
Many of you are probably aware of the term “swatting,” which refers to criminal harassment that deceives emergency responders into responding to false reports of potential violence.
Jul 25, 2025
Rolling into Campus: Officers Earn Bike Patrol Certification
Public Safety Officers (PSO) Madeline Lewis and Christian Andrade Santos are officially certified for bike patrol after completing a 32-hour course with the San Antonio Police Department’s Bike Patrol Unit.
Jun 23, 2025
Walmart Grant Supports UTSA Police Department’s National Night Out
The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) received a generous boost to its community outreach efforts last week thanks to a grant from Walmart.
Mar 27, 2025
UTSA Public Safety Strengthens Bike Safety and Theft Prevention Efforts
UTSA Public Safety is making a lasting impact on bike security and theft prevention on campus, with more students than ever registering their bicycles and taking advantage of free safety resources.
Mar 11, 2025
UTSAPD and Partners Highlight Dangers of Impaired Driving
The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) teamed up with U in the Driver Seat and UTSA Wellbeing Services to host an interactive event focused on sober driving and personal safety ahead of spring break.
Feb 21, 2025
Diploma Dash 2025 Road and Intersection Closures
Main Campus road and intersection closures will take place Saturday, Feb. 22 along the 2025 Diploma Dash 5K race route to ensure participant safety.
Jan 31, 2025
UTSA Public Safety launches new safety mobile app
UTSA Public Safety and UTSA Business Continuity and Emergency Management recently launched SafeZone, a new campus safety app that helps students, faculty and staff stay connected and safe on campus. The new app joins the robust lineup of safety resources available to the Roadrunner community.
Nov 1, 2024
UTSA Public Safety Brings Extra Cheer to the Holidays
Public Safety is excited to partner with Toys for Tots to bring smiles to local families in need this holiday season by serving as an official Toys for Tots donation drop-off site.
Oct 4, 2024
National Night Out Unites the Roadrunner Community
The UTSA Department of Public Safety welcomed hundreds of Roadrunners to their annual National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Aug 28, 2024
UTSA Public Safety creates a safe and welcoming environment for all
The UTSA Department of Public Safety fosters a safe, welcoming and engaging environment for the Roadrunner community through a wide array of safety programs and resources.
Aug 19, 2024
UTSA Police Department holds annual awards ceremony, 2024
The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) recently held its annual awards ceremony to recognize officers, staff and community members who provided exemplary service over the past year
Aug 15, 2024
UTSA, TAMUSA Behavioral Intervention Teams host annual coalition
UTSA and Texas A&M University-San Antonio (TAMUSA) recently partnered to host the annual San Antonio Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) Coalition, which provides a forum for in-depth discussion on advancing campus safety.
Mar 1, 2024
UTSAPD and TxDOT Present "Drive Sober. No Regrets."
The University of Texas at San Antonio Police Department (UTSAPD) is partnering with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the annual "Drive Sober. No Regrets." event, which will be held Monday, March 4, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., in the Student Union Paseo.
Dec 22, 2023
UTSA Police Department Kicks Off Holiday Season with Toy Distributions
The UTSA Police Department’s (UTSAPD) Blue Santa made his first ever appearance as officers teamed up with UTSA’s Alpha Phi Sigma, Walmart and Braun Hall for toy distributions this month.
Oct 6, 2023
National Night Out Highlights Crime Prevention Programs
The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) celebrated National Night Out (NNO) on Tuesday, Oct. 3. to promote police partnerships with the Roadrunner community.
Aug 14, 2023
New UTSA Assistant Police Chief Pledges to Serve the Roadrunner Community
The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) once again made history as it inducted its first female assistant police chief, Angel Lemmonds, at a swearing-in ceremony on Aug. 10 in front of students, faculty, staff and friends of the university.
May 15, 2023
UTSA Selects Veteran UT System Officer Angel Lemmonds as Assistant Chief of Police
The University of Texas as San Antonio (UTSA) has selected Angel Lemmonds as the next Assistant Chief of Police, effective July 1, 2023.
Mar 31, 2023
UTSA’s Longest Serving Female Police Officers Share Their Inspiration
The 2023 Women’s History month theme, “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” continues the observance of women’s contributions to history, culture and society. In recognition of this, Business Affairs highlights the longest serving female police officers at UTSA to tell the stories of their career beginnings, achievements and inspirations.
Mar 1, 2023
UT System Police Featured Officer of the Month: Charles Speck
Business Affairs congratulates Officer Charles Speck for his feature as the UT System Police Featured Officer of the Month!
Jan 4, 2023
UTSA Police Department holds annual awards ceremony, 2023
The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) recently held its annual awards ceremony to recognize officers, staff and community members who provided exemplary service over the past year, as well as those celebrating recent retirements and milestone service anniversaries.
