Welcome

A Message from the UTS-SFA police department Chief of Police

On behalf of The University of Texas System Police Department at SFA personnel, I would like to welcome you to our website. Our department provides comprehensive police, parking and emergency management services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• The University Police building is located at 232 E. College Street
• and parking services is located in the Parking and Traffic building on the first floor of the Wilson Parking Garage.

To report an emergency, call 911 or utilize our emergency call boxes located throughout the campus. To report a non-emergency situation, call 936.468.2608. 

Our officers are commissioned peace officers with the State of Texas. They are obligated to enforce all federal, state and local laws in addition to the university rules and regulations. 

We have an excellent working relationship with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to enhance safety and security within our community. We also maintain a close liaison with the Physical Plant Department, Residence Life, Safety, Division of Student Life and other key university personnel to help keep our campus as safe and secure as reasonably possible.

The mission of the campus police is to work with you to make our university a safe place in which to live, work and study. This requires police-community teamwork and we've implemented many progressive programs to help accomplish its mission. You can do your part by becoming involved in our police community crime prevention activities. I welcome your comments and suggestions regarding the department, departmental personnel and our services. We look forward to being of assistance to you during your stay at SFA.

John Fields Jr.
Executive Director and Chief of Police