The University of Texas at Austin :: Security Awareness and A Drug Free University

SECURITY OF AND ACCESS TO CAMPUS FACILITIES
Security Policies and Procedures

Security of and access to campus facilities, including campus residences, and security considerations used in the maintenance of campus facilities

The campus and properties of The University are maintained for use by students, faculty, and staff. Access to campus facilities may be restricted as necessary to comply with Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System and to meet safety and security requirements as determined by University officials. The University has instituted safety and security procedures and services, but the personal safety of each individual who enters the campus is his or her responsibility. Failure to take precautions or maintain an awareness of the environment and surroundings may result in increased risk. The University will continue to develop and implement security measures, but these measures cannot succeed without the personal support of faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Campus housing provides a range of services and security procedures designed to ensure the reasonable comfort of residents and invited guests. Residents are provided information about these programs and services, but are advised that they are ultimately responsible for their own security and safety. Campus residence halls are supervised by trained staff members who are assisted in their efforts to maintain security by UTPD. Services include attention to lighting (including emergency lighting during power failures), locking of all entrances on a regular schedule, security programming (including fire safety drills, rape awareness programs, vandalism reduction programs), card access system, installation of viewers in all individual student room doors, controlled keyway lock system, building rounds and door checks performed by student staff, and enforcement of a guest escort policy. Security at off-campus residences owned or controlled by registered student organizations is the responsibility of those organizations rather than The University. The University asks these organizations to provide information about their safety and security procedures. The information they provide is maintained in the Office of the Dean of Students and is available upon request. Contact Dr. Margarita Arellano at 471-5017 for the latest report.