About
the Sam Houston State University Police Department
Sam
Houston State University Police Department police officers are authorized by State statute to enforce Federal, State, and
local laws and/or any regulation issued by the Board of Regents of Sam Houston State University on property under the control
and jurisdiction of Sam Houston State University. The Department of Public Safety Services comprised of two divisions: The
University Police Department and The Parking Management Office.
The
University Police Department employs 15 commissioned and licensed Peace Officers, which include the Director, Assistant Director,
two Police Supervisors, and nine Patrol Officers. The University Police Department provides police services 24 hours a day,
365 days a year (including holidays). The Parking Management Office employs 3 full time employees who issue SHSU Parking Permits,
answer parking related questions, and collecting fines from parking violations that occur on the campus of Sam Houston State
University.
Source
shsu.edu/~upd
