Public Safety
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.
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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.
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Aug 19, 2024
UTSA Police Department holds annual awards ceremony
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Jan 4, 2023
UTSA Police Department holds annual awards ceremony
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.
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Nov 9, 2022
Capt. Thomas Calucci Delivers Presentation on Identifying Behavioral Indicators
Capt. Thomas Calucci, Specialized Services Division Commander with The University of Texas at San Antonio Police Department (UTSAPD), along with Behavioral Manager Ryan Medina and Case Coordinator Ashly Harris, recently met with Southwest Texas Junior College (SWTJC) students to discuss how to keep their campus community safe.
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Nov 8, 2022
Red Ribbon Week Keeps Making a Difference After 37 Years
Sgt. Molly Ralph, a patrol sergeant with The University of Texas at San Antonio Police Department (UTSAPD), visited Roosevelt Elementary School with her K-9 Odie on Monday, Oct. 24 as part of Red Ribbon Week.
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Oct 7, 2022
Public Safety Hosts Another Successful National Night Out
The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) hosted a National Night Out event on Tuesday, Oct. 4, to promote police community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Students, faculty and staff attended the free event, which was held on the Main Campus Student Union Paseo.
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Aug 25, 2022
Capt. Thomas Calucci Graduates from the FBI National Academy
Congratulations to Capt. Thomas Calucci, who recently graduated from the 282nd session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va.
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Aug 3, 2022
UTSA Police Department Received ICALEA Reaccreditation
The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) received its reaccreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) at the 2022 Annual Conference and Exposition. This is the fifth time UTSA received accreditation recognition, which is considered a commitment to best practices and a prized recognition for campus public safety agencies.
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Apr 8, 2022
UTSA Celebrates Our Police Communication Officers
The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) communication officers often go above and beyond in their roles as the first point of contact during an emergency on campus. While each have many reasons for choosing a career in police communications, each brings a critical talent for listening and engaging those in need.
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Mar 18, 2022
New UTSA Police Chief to focus on partnerships, community
The UTSA Police Department made history today as it inducted its first female police chief.
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Jan 24, 2022
UTSA Alumna Stephanie Schoenborn Appointed Chief of Police
UTSA Alumna Stephanie Schoenborn Appointed Chief of Police
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Nov 19, 2021
UTSA Police Department Receives CALEA Reaccreditation
On Nov. 18, 2021, the UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) was re-accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) following a virtual visit and assessment.
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Nov 1, 2021
UTSA to Host TACUPA Symposium Series
UTSA is set to host the 2020-2021 Texas Association of College and University Police Administrators (TACUPA) Learning Symposium in the Durango Building on the Downtown Campus, November 4–5.
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Oct 8, 2021
UTSA to Host UT System Police Chiefs Conference
The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) welcomes police chiefs across the UT System to San Antonio next week when they host the 2021 UT System Police Chiefs Conference Oct. 11–14.
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Sep 24, 2021
MADD Honors UTSA Officers
UTSAPD Officers Isaiah Garcia and Santiago Valdovinos were recently recognized for their efforts in combating impaired driving.
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Sep 22, 2021
UTSAPD Presents National Night Out
Each fall, the UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) and the Roadrunner community come together for National Night Out. This exciting event is an opportunity to take a stand against crime while working to make our university a safe, caring place to live, learn and work.
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Aug 16, 2021
Main Campus Traffic Disruptions During Housing Move-In
On-campus traffic will temporarily be redirected to accommodate UTSA Housing and Residence Life move-in prior to the fall 2021 semester.
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Jul 26, 2021
CALEA Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
UTSA Public Safety seeks it's fifth re-accreditation Aug. 2-4 and will be assessed by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The UTSA community and the public are invited to offer comments at a public information session or by calling the department.
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Jul 16, 2021
UTSA Police Department Honors Individuals Contributing to Campus Safety
The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) recently held its annual award ceremony to recognize officers, staff and community members who provided exemplary service over the past year, as well as those celebrating retirements or promotions.
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Apr 23, 2021
UTSA Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The second week of April is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a week-long celebration of the men and women who serve as public safety telecommunications personnel.
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Apr 8, 2021
UTSA Chief of Police to Lead University of Connecticut Police Department
Business Affairs bids farewell to Gerald Lewis, chief of police and associate vice president of public safety at UTSA.
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Mar 8, 2021
Chief Lewis Nominated for Campus Safety Director of the Year
Campus Safety Magazine, a news and informational network for campus security specialists, recently nominated UTSA Associate Vice President of Public Safety and Chief of Police Gerald Lewis as a finalist for the Campus Safety Director of the Year Award.
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Apr 20, 2020
UTSA Police Hosts a No-Contact Food Drive
Safely donate nonperishable food items to the San Antonio Food Bank and Roadrunner Pantry.
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Feb 20, 2020
In Memoriam: James Garcia
Our team sadly lost one of our own this month. Communications Officer James A. Garcia passed away Feb. 5 after a short illness. James was a dedicated employee who would have celebrated his 14th anniversary with Public Safety on February 20.
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Jan 23, 2020
UTSA Recognized for Outstanding Participation in National Night Out
The National Association of Town Watch (NATW) recognized UTSA as one of the top four universities with outstanding participation in America’s Night Out Against Crime.
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Nov 14, 2019
UTSA Police Lend San Antonio Children a Holiday Helping Hand
UTSA Police Lend San Antonio Children a Holiday Helping Hand
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Oct 14, 2019
Organizational Changes to EHSRM
In a continuing effort to advance and align operations and services with the university’s administrative efficiency initiative, Business Affairs is making organizational changes to its Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management (EHSRM) department.
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Oct 4, 2019
National Night Out
UTSA National Night Out Increases Awareness of Crime Prevention Programs
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May 10, 2019
UTSA Brings Home the Win for the Environment
UTSA placed first among nine Texas universities participating in Recyclemania’s waste diversion category. Recyclemania is an annual eight-week intercollegiate competition that started this year on February 3 and ended March 31.
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May 10, 2019
UTSA's Recycling Program Scores Gold from ReWorksSA
UTSA’s commitment to building a healthier, more sustainable campus community has earned it a gold score from the City of San Antonio’s ReWorksSA certification. UTSA is the first university in San Antonio to receive the program’s highest designation, which recognizes businesses for their waste reduction and recycling efforts
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May 6, 2019
UTSA Police Salute Fallen Officers
Members of the UT San Antonio Police Dept. Honor Guard participated in the 2019 Police Memorial Parade in Austin on May 6.
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Apr 18, 2019
UTSA PD Leads Second Annual Safety Walk
The UTSA Department of Public Safety partnered with various members of the university community to conduct the Second Annual UTSA Safety Walk of the Main Campus on April 16, 2019.
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Apr 18, 2019
Sgt. Heather Walleck Recognized by UTSA Staff Council
Congratulations to Sergeant Heather Walleck, of UTSA Police, recipient of the UTSA Staff Appreciation Award for March 2019.
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Apr 16, 2019
Jessica Hodgson of EHSRM is UTSA's 2019 Rising Star
Wellness Assistant Jessica Hodgson earned the Rising Star Award, to be presented at the April 18 University Excellence Awards ceremony.
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Apr 15, 2019
Business Affairs’ Dr. Lorenzo Sanchez Wins Order of the Roadrunner Award
Dr. Lorenzo Sanchez will be presented the Order of the Roadrunner Award on April 18 at the 2018-2019 University Excellence Award Ceremony .
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Mar 25, 2019
Sexual Assault Awareness Month—Call to Action Day April 2
During It’s On Us-Call to Action Day, attendees will be asked to make the It’s On Us pledge, a personal commitment to keep women and men safe from sexual violence.
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Feb 20, 2019
Scott Swetnam Snags Staff Appreciation Award for January '19
Scott Swetnam, Safety Specialist II, received the UTSA Staff Appreciation Award for January 2019.
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