News and Events

October 2024: We would like to thank everyone who came to enjoy National Night Out with us. We hope you had a great time! It’s so special to have everyone come together as the SFA community for a fun and safe evening.

In the News

• May 28, 2024, SFA News
  • University's police officers and emergency management team facilitate active shooter training and drills
• July 21, 2023, SFA News
  • Officers recognized for response to Rave Guardian call
• July 10, 2023, SFA News
  • SFA's UPD officers receive dual commission with UT System
• Dec. 19, 2022, SFA News
  • Shop with a Cop event exceeds expectations
• October, 2021, SFA News
  • UPD receives grant to offer citizens' policy academy
• July 2021, SFA News
  • SFA University Police Department earns international accreditation

Reaccreditation earned in 2024

The University of Texas System Police Department at SFA has been awarded Texas Best Practices reaccreditation from the Texas Police Chiefs Association in 2024. Originally accredited in December 2019, the campus police is evaluated for reaccreditation every four years. During the reaccreditation process, assessors from TPCA come to evaluate all departmental policies, procedures and documentation to ensure they are compliant with Texas Best Practices, which are carefully developed by Texas Law Enforcement professionals to assist agencies in the efficient and effective delivery of service, the reduction of risk and the protection of individual’s rights, according to TPCA.

Out of approximately 1,200 agencies throughout Texas, about 200 of those are accredited by TPCA, resulting in an extreme accomplishment for the campus police. The accreditation shows the department is dedicated to upholding the safety of the SFA community and holding officers to the highest standards.