The University of Houston is an open campus filled with people who care about each other. Because of its open accessibility, all students, faculty and staff are encouraged to exercise a sense of personal responsibility for their own safety and well-being, and the safety and well-being of others. While crime can happen anywhere, when we act as a community that knows and cares about the safety of others, ourselves and our property, we lessen the likelihood of being victimized, and we showcase our Cougar Pride.
The University of Houston Police Department (UHPD) strives to enable students, faculty, staff and visitors to be safe while pursuing their on-campus endeavors. Every UHPD employee uses three principles to help ensure that the UH campus is a protected, user-friendly venue:
These principles, in practice, help to make the UH campus a great place to study, work, or visit.
Be smart. Be safe.
The Security Escort Program is a service available for UH faculty, staff and students.
UH’s campus carry policy complies with state law, protects the rights of citizens and addresses the safety and security of the entire campus. The law allows concealed handgun license holders to carry concealed handguns at public universities. Here are a few essential facts about UH’s policy and state law.
UHPD
4051 Wheeler Ave.
Houston, TX 77204-6191
(713) 743-3333
or 911 from a campus phone
non-emergency email