Crime Prevention & Tips
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The UHD Police Department is open 24 hours a day for any information or assistance that you
may need.

University police encourage immediate reporting of suspicious activity or criminal actions. It is the responsibility of university police to document and investigate this activity 24 hours a day. The UHD Police Department works with all local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to coordinate enforcement efforts if suspicious activity occurs outside its primary enforcement area. The department's goal is quick and complete response to suspicious or criminal activity. 

Do your part by observing the following: 

1. Do not leave books, handbags and other valuables unattended in the cafeteria, Student Lounge, Library, restrooms or other locations. 

2. Do not give locker combinations to anyone. 

3. Do mark your books with some type of identifying mark for easy identification should they get stolen. 

4. If your books, handbag or other property are stolen, notify the UHD Police Department immediately. 

5. Report any suspicious person or activity to the UHD Police Department immediately. 

6. If you use off-campus parking lots, do not walk to your car alone. Use police escort assistance, university shuttle buses or walk with friends. 

Evening students who are concerned about their safety are advised to remain inside the lobby of the One Main building while waiting for bus and other transportation. The Main Street entrance remains open until 10:30pm. Be cautious. If you observe any unusual behavior, contact the Police Department immediately via any police call box. 

The UH-Downtown Police Department provides the following pamphlets and brochures to increase student, faculty, staff and visitor awareness of crime prevention and safety: 

Crime Prevention for People with Physical Disabilities 
Campus Watch Challenges You 
Rape- It's a Crime 
How to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls 
Working Safely with Solvents 
Fry Now. Pay Later 
Keeping Your Wheels 
Looking out for Safety 
How to Prevent Back Problems 
Inhalants: Just Say No 
Sedative-Hypnotics 
Defending Yourself Against Stalking* 
Taking the First Step- Protective Orders: A way to Fight Back* 
Protecting Senior Texans 
When You Suspect Child Abuse or Neglect: A General Guide* 
Domestic Violence: A Personal Safety Plan* 
Crime Victims' Compensation* 
Duties & Responsibilities 
Application for Texas Crime Victims' Compensation* 

* available in Spanish 

These brochures are provided free of charge by the American Cancer Society, National Crime Prevention Council, Business & Legal Reports, Inc., Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of Health, Safe Riders Program, Office of the Attorney General, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse and the University of Houston-Downtown. 

Please visit the University Police Department, Suite 118-North of the One Main building and pick up any of these brochures if you so desire. 

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