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Jurisdiction

The UTSA Police Department (UTSAPD) has jurisdiction in any Texas county where the University of Texas System (UT System) owns or operates property.

UTSA police officers are fully licensed peace officers by The State of Texas, have successfully completed an accredited Police Academy, and are commissioned by UT System Police. UT System Police receives full law enforcement authority from Article 2.12 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and Article 51.203 of the Texas Education Code.

We maintain close working relationships with the San Antonio Police Department, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, San Antonio Fire Department and EMS, federal, state and other law enforcement agencies, and routinely share investigative information.

Public Safety

Phone: (210) 458-4242

Email: UTSAPolice@utsa.edu

Address:

One UTSA Circle

Bosque Building

San Antonio, Texas 78249

Business Affairs

UTSA's Mission

The University of Texas at San Antonio is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development - for Texas, the nation and the world.

UTSA's Vision

To be a premier public research university, providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.

UTSA's Core Values

We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered.

UTSA's Destinations

UTSA is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) as designated by the U.S. Department of Education .