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  Safety Recommendations for the Winter Holiday Season

  The holiday season is just around the corner, and while we look forward to family festivities, decadent season eats, and gifts, it's also essential to prioritize safety. The University of Houston Police Department and Parking and Transportation offer four best-practice recommendations so you can be an on-campus producer of campus safety and security. Read the safety recommendations to learn more.
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  Online Holiday Shopping Tips from UIT

  The significant online shopping that happens over the holiday season provides the optimal environment for cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting online shoppers. Fortunately, many cyber threats are avoidable when you develop habits to protect your personal information and keep your devices safe and secure when shopping online. Read the holiday shopping tips from UIT.
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  Fire & Life Safety Presents: Thanksgiving Fire and Safety Tips

  For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. Keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this joyous but hectic time is important, especially when there’s a lot of activity and people at home. As you start preparing your holiday schedule and organizing that large family feast, remember that by following a few simple safety tips. Read the safety tips from Fire & Life Safety to learn more.
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  Tips to Protect Scooters, Carts, and Motorized Bicycles on Campus

  Many departments and campus community members use scooters, motorized bicycles, and scooters to navigate the UH campus. To help the campus community protect and secure their motorized transportation, the University of Houston Police Department has prepared some easy-to-follow tips. Read the UHPD tips to learn more.
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  Campus Safety Engaged With Incoming Students at New Student Orientations

  The departments comprising Campus Safety, Office of Emergency Management, Fire and Life Safety, Occupational Health Services, and Environmental Health and Safety participated in the 2023 freshman and transfer student orientations. Incoming freshman and transfer students got to know the departments within Campus Safety and learned how to stay safe on campus. Learn more about UH Alerts.

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  OEM Visits the National Weather Service

  The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) toured the local National Weather Service (NWS) office this summer in order to build a partnership between the two agencies. In addition, the visit is part of the requirement for the University of Houston’s OEM to recertify its designation as a StormReady university. OEM takes great pride in its StormReady recognition, a community preparedness program focusing on severe weather. Learn more about OEM’s StormReady.

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  UHPD Welcomes the Campus Community to Walk in the Dark

  The University of Houston Police Department held their annual Walk in the Dark event in November. The department welcomed members of the campus community including faculty, staff, and students to walk the university and find areas that may benefit from increased lighting. This year’s walk also included 21 members from the Student Government Association. Learn more about the night here.
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  National Night Out a Success Despite Last-Minute Venue Change

  Despite the last-minute change, National Night Out went on without a hitch with over 200 attendees. Students were drawn to the event by the snow cone truck stationed in front of the University Center and the UHPD police vehicles serving as beacons for the festivities. Read more about National Night Out.
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  UHPD Officer Jeremy Johnston Honored by the City of Houston

  University of Houston Police Department Officer Jeremy Johnston was recognized in November by the City of Houston for his outstanding support and facilitation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Community Emergency Response Team Training (CERT) at the University of Houston. UHPD is honored to have Johnston be a part of its department and congratulate him on his recognition.
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  UHPD Chief Moore Represents UH at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference

  University of Houston Police Chief Ceaser Moore spent time in October at the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in San Diego. The conference provided an opportunity for police chiefs to train, network, and learn. Additionally, Chief Moore participated in the organization’s 5K in support of the San Diego Police Foundation, finishing with a time of 30 minutes.

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  Are you Smarter Than a Fire Marshal?

  Are you Smarter Than a Fire Marshal? To raise fire safety awareness, Fire and Life Safety Technician, Sara Walker, took to the streets of UH to ask students and staff basic fire safety questions. Watch the video and test your own fire safety knowledge.
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  Crime Prevention Officer Felipe Gutierrez Shines in New Role

  The University of Houston Police Department’s new Crime Prevention Officer, Felipe Gutierrez, has been in the role for a short time but has already made his impact felt on the campus. Officer Gutierrez has been coordinating UHPD’s community engagement events, provided active shooter event training, and met many incoming students during new students, staff, and faculty in orientation meetings. “Chief Moore and the rest of UHPD have noticed his outstanding efforts and are very pleased with Officer Gutierrez’s efforts, enthusiasm, and representation of the department and the University,” said UHPD Captain Damon Hines.
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  UHPD Builds Trust with Students at Moody Towers

  Moody Towers Residential Life Coordinator Dr. Brock Taylor appreciates the time UHPD Officers Felipe Gutierrez, A. Watkins, E. Romann, N. Jones, Officer Guerrero, and Officer L. Jones have spent at Moody Towers fortifying the community by attending Residence Advisory staff meetings, game nights, and during the fall semester move-in. “These remarkable officers, our modern-day heroes, take immense pride in the badge they wear and the duty they uphold. Their dedication to our residential community is an inspiration to us all,” said Taylor.
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  UH Police Department

  The University of Houston Police Department (UHPD) strives to enable students, faculty and staff, and visitors to be safe while pursuing their on campus endeavors.

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  Schedule Your Next Virtual Meeting with UHPD’s Finest!

  Hear the latest safety and security campus updates from Chief Ceaser Moore as part of your next virtual organizational meeting.

  From SGA, Staff Council, Faculty Senate, and more, UHPD has been meeting virtually with student, staff, and faculty partners. We welcome the opportunity to be a part of your next organizational or departmental group meeting. Be sure to follow @UofHPolice on Twitter

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  Behind the Badge Educates the Campus Community

  Over 200 University of Houston students, faculty, and staff descended on M.D. Anderson Library, for the third iteration of Behind the Badge, the community engagement event allows the campus community to meet, converse, and learn about the local law enforcement agencies and university departments supporting safety on campus. The three-hour event allowed students to meet the officers who patrol UH and Houston. Read more about 2023’s Behind the Badge and learn how the event educated the campus community.
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  Department of Campus Safety Launches Five-Year Strategic Plan

  On July 27, the Department of Campus Safety launched its new strategic plan for the next five years. Assistant Vice Chancellor/Assistant Vice President of Campus Safety, Kelly Boysen, presented the new strategic plan to the staff members of Campus Safety during their Campus Safety Reimagined breakfast in order to share the roadmap for the next five years. Read more about the five-year strategic plan.
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  Permitless Carry Update

  The Texas Legislature enacted the Firearm Carry Act, HB 1927, which provides for Permitless Carry (sometimes referred to as “Constitutional Carry”) in certain places and under certain circumstances. HB 1927 excludes universities from the places where permitless carry is allowed. More information can be found at MAPP 07.01.05 – Campus Carry Policy and on the UH Police Department campus carry website.