Student Life

Safety

University Police

HCU desires to provide a safe and peaceful campus, free from fear or concern for one’s personal safety. Although this is a challenge in today’s society, the campus police are well-equipped to meet this and other challenges.

The Police Department in and of itself cannot guarantee every person’s safety. It requires the combined efforts of a professional police team along with the awareness and concern of all members in the University community. One of the major functions of the officers is to patrol HCU 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Another tool that is absolutely essential in order to maintain peace and safety on campus is the personal awareness of every member of the University community. It is essential that you remain aware of your surroundings and report any unusual or suspicious activity. Officers would much rather respond to a call that proved to be a non-incident than to write an incident report after a situation occurs in which they had no opportunity to intervene.

Functions of the University Police include, but are not limited to:

  • Responding to call boxes
  • Investigating all crimes reported on campus
  • Patrolling
  • Enforcement of local and state laws
  • Crime prevention
  • Parking permits and enforcement
  • After-hours gate access

The officers of the HCU Police Department are highly committed to the University and to maintaining the safety of every person. They take a personal interest in each and every person. Please help them help you.

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Campus Call Boxes

HCU’s security system includes numerous emergency call boxes, with blue lights affixed on top, located in different areas on campus. As soon as the button on the call box is pushed, University Police are alerted and will respond through the speaker on the call box.

To REPORT ALL EMERGENCIES (including medical) CALL EXT. 3911 on a campus telephone, or DIAL (281) 649-3911.

  • Police Non-Emergency Line (281) 649-3314 (ext.3314 on campus)
  • Houston Christian University Switchboard (281) 649-3000
  • Emergency Call Boxes are equipped with video surveillance which are located in various areas throughout the campus.

Medical Emergencies

Should you have any type of medical emergency on campus, call (281-649-3911) ext. 3911 immediately. HCU’s trained officers provide the quickest and most appropriate attention until the paramedics arrive. Contacting the Houston Fire Department or the University Clinic directly will only delay medical attention. Please call 3911 for any emergency.

Helpful Safety Tips

    • Report any suspicious activity by calling the University Police Department at extension 3911 or 281-649-3911, call on the Emergency Call Boxes, or stop by the Police Department.
    • Allow the Police to be of service to you. Please call if you have a concern or desire a police escort to your vehicle or Residence College, especially at night.
    • If you have fears for your personal safety or that of your personal property, talk to the Police Department.
    • Take advantage of the crime prevention presentations given on campus. Call the University Police at 281-649-3314 for the time and location of the next presentation.
    • If there is an emergency, remain as calm as possible, call ext. 3911, and give the dispatcher the facts as completely as possible. Make sure you give your name, location, and the nature of the emergency. Don’t hang up when the conversation is over: wait until the dispatcher hangs up. Remain calm and encourage others to remain calm.
    • Report any theft, no matter how minor, to the Police Department.
    • Read, understand, and abide by the parking and vehicle regulations. More than anything, they are written to protect you and your property.
    • Communicate with the Police.