The UTSA Police Department provides professional law enforcement services ensuring the safety of all persons within the UTSA community, while protecting the resources of the university. We perform our duties in a fair and equitable manner, in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States Constitution.
The UTSA Police Department strives to ensure The University of Texas at San Antonio is the safest university in the State of Texas.
Gerald Lewis, Jr.
A 30-year law enforcement veteran, Chief Lewis serves UTSA as Associate Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police. He leads 52 sworn officers and 94 civilian employees in the Department of Public Safety. Chief Lewis earned his BA in Public Administration and Master of Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he also served as an adjunct faculty member. He is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute and a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE).
Read more about Chief Lewis at Business Affairs
From the Chief's Desk:Active Shooter Survival — A new training video by the UTSA Police Department
2019 Annual Complaint Summary — A summary of reported complaints involving UTSAPD employees
2019 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report — A comprehensive report detailing our efforts to ensure the safety and security of the UTSA community
Behavioral Concerns — Guidance on identifying and reporting behavioral concerns
Community Emergency Response Guide — A quick reference guide for handling emergencies
Driver Training and Driver's Record Request Form Information — Policies and procedures on gaining clearance to operate a university vehicle
Campus Safety and Security by Topic — Important information on staying safe on campus and elsewhere
How to file a compliment and/or complaint regarding a UTSAPD Employee — We appreciate your feedback
PD Employment — Information on job openings within the Police Department and Public Safety
LiveSafe — Get the app for iOS or Android and stay connected!
Runner Beat (Department News Letter) — A campus safety publication from UTSA Community Affairs
UTSA Department of Public Safety, Code of Conduct policy — The written directive defining expectations of behavior for all Public SAfety employees.
Statement on Racial Profiling — UTSA Police Department policy on racial profiling and a processes for submitting a compliment or complaint
Emergency: 210-458-4911
Non-emergency: 210-458-4242
Hearing Impaired/TDD: 210-458-4243
Latest News updated April 27, 2020
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