COMMUNITY-ORIENTED POLICE SERVICES (C.O.P.S.)
Working together to provide a safe community in Aggieland!
Community Oriented Police Services (C.O.P.S.) is a partnership between the Texas A&M Police Department and the Department of Residence Life, focused on working together to provide a safe and secure community.
EMERGENCY NUMBER
911
UPD Non-Emergency Number
979.845.2345
C.O.P.S. offers many services around campus; some in or near the residence halls.
Educational programs
- Personal safety awareness
- Drug and alcohol awareness
- Theft/burglary prevention
- Sexual assault prevention
- Free Women’s Self-Defense Classes
- Green Dot
- Alive at 25 (Defensive Driving Course)
- Property engraving
- Child safety seat inspection
- Safety concerns
- Educational resources
- General questions
| SPRING 2019 SCHEDULE | ||
| Dates | Programs & Locations | Times |
| February Events | ||
| Tues, Feb 5 | Women's Self-Defense * Location: UPD, Rm 126C | 5:30-9:30pm |
| Mon, Feb 19 | Coffee with a Cop Location: MSC Respect Lounge | 9:00-11:00am |
| Wed, Feb 27 | CAMPUS SAFETY AWARENESS SERIES Safe Spring Break Festival Location: Rudder Plaza | 5:00-7:00pm |
| March Events | ||
| Mon, Mar 11 | Alive at 25 Defensive Driving Course (must be under 25) Cost: $50 Location: UPD | 5:30-10:30pm |
| Tues, Mar 19 | CAMPUS SAFETY AWARENESS SERIES Self-Defense for All (Coed self-defense class) Location: UPD | 6:00-8:00pm |
| Thurs, Mar 21 | Women's Self-Defense * Location: UPD, Rm 126C | 5:30-9:30pm |
| Mon, Mar 25 | Alive at 25 Defensive Driving Course Location: UPD | 5:30-10:30pm |
| April Events | ||
| Wed, April 3 | CAMPUS SAFETY AWARENESS SERIES Bicycle Safety Fair Location: Rudder Plaza | 12:00-2:00pm |
| Wed, April 10 | Coffee with a Cop Location: Evans Library | 9:00-11:00am |
| Wed, April 17 | Women's Self-Defense * Location: UPD, Rm 126C | 5:30-9:30pm |
* Free Women’s Self-Defense Class is designed specifically for women. Information about the program can be found at https://studentlife.tamu.edu/hp/programs/ by scrolling down to UPD Women’s Self-Defense Classes. Register online at https://studentlife.tamu.edu/hp/updwsd/
- 911 Lifeline Law
- 911 Lifeline Law TABC Press Release
- Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
- Alcohol Education Workshop
- Addiction Recovery Services
- Aggies and Alcohol
- Aggie Recovery Community
- Alcohol and Choices
- Alcohol and Legal Issues
- Alcohol Awareness Programs
- Alcohol, Drugs, and Other Wellness Topics
- AlcoholTreatment.net
- Addiction Center
- Blood Alcohol Content Calculator
- Coalition Against Drug Abuse
- College Drinking: Changing the Culture
- Drug Overdose First Aid
- DrugRehab.com
- Dying to Drink
- Energy Drinks and Alcohol
- e-Checkup To Go
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- National Rehab Centers
- Recovery.org
- Rethinking Drinking
- Texas Rehab Centers
- Tips for Aggies Studying Abroad
- Warning Signs of Alcoholism
- Appendix VII, Texas A&M Drug Rules
- Appendix VIII, Texas A&M Alcohol Rules
- Residence Life and Cadet Resident Handbooks
- Student Counseling Services
- Student Assistance Services
- Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC)
- Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services (SAPCS)
- Office on Violence Against Women
- Date Rape Prevention
- Interpersonal Violence Prevention
- Sexual Violence and Stalking
- Safety for Students (RAINN)
- Protective Orders
- Domestic Violence National Hotline
- Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website
- Texas Public Sex Offender Registry
- End Violence Against Women International
- Links on Men’s Involvement Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
- National Center for Victims of Crime
- Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
- Recovery.org
- Stalking Resource Center
- Step In Stand up
- Women’s Resource Center
- A Campaign for a Safer Aggieland
- Texas A&M International Student Services Safety
- Self Protection for Men and Women
- Safety Tips for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals
- Personal Safety
- Personal Safety Tips
- Stress and Relaxation
- Spring Break Safety
- Safety Tips for Travelers
- Country Travel Risk Summaries – TAMUS
- International Travel
- What to Do if Confronted by an Agitated or Aggressive Person
- What is Suspicious?
- Scams & Safety – Do Yourself a Favor: Be Crime Smart – FBI.gov
- Identity Theft Prevention and Survival
- Federal Trade Commission
- Fraud Prevention Tips – WellsFargo.com
- Be Aware of Solicitors
- Lines Frequently Used by Scam Artists
- OnGuardOnline – Online Security Tips
- Online Survey Scam
- Tax Rebate Scam
- Scammers Use Local Number, Pose as Investigators – KBTX.com
- Scholarship Scams
- ATM Skimming Scam – NBCNEWS.com
- Telemarketing Scams
- PSA: Cyber-Related Scam Targeting Universities, Employees, and Students
- Don’t be a Victim of a Scam – CSPD
- Common Scams and Cons
- AMBER Alert
- How to Wear a Seat Belt While Pregnant
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
- Child Welfare Information Gateway
- Committee for Missing Children
- Consumer Safety Org – Children’s Products
- Never Leave Child Alone in a Hot Car
- Pregnant Women Seat Belt Flyer
- Safe Kids Worldwide
- Safety Tips for Children Grades K-5
- Alternatives to Boosters for Children Over 40 pounds
- American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations
- AAP’s New Recommendations on Rear Facing
- Free iPhone App: Baby Reminder
- The Ultimate Car Seat Guide
- Current Booster Ratings
- Video: Booster Seat or Seat Belt?
- Video: Booster Seat Test
- Brazos Valley Injury Prevention
- Video: Child Passenger Safety
- Child Safety Seat Safety Info
- Child Safety Seat Laws
- Child Safety Seat Laws Flyer
- Child Safety Seat Ease of Use Ratings
- Child Safety Seat Recall List
- Does Your Child Need a Booster Seat?
- Car Seats and Car Beds for Preemies and Small Newborns
- Free Child Safety Seat Inspections
- Video: Front Facing or Rear Facing?
- Video: Is My Child Big Enough to go Forward Facing?
- Joel’s Journey
- Child Passenger Safety Information
- Occupant Safety Program FAQs
- Report Children Unrestrained in Vehicles
- Video: Rear Facing vs Forward Facing Car Seat Safety
- Counting Sheep – Drowsy Driving
- Distracted Driving
- Gear Up, Texas – Checking the Fit of Your Motorcycle Helmet
- Maps to Department of Public Safety and Brazos County Tax Office
- My Car Does What? Know More. Drive Safer.
- Texas Department of Public Safety – Driver’s License Division
- Texas Move Over Law
- Texas Transportation Code
- 911 Lifeline Law
- 911 Lifeline Law TABC Press Release
- Clery Center for Security on Campus
- Stop Hazing
- Texas A&M University at College Station Annual Security Report
- Texas A&M Student Rules
- Texas A&M Student Conduct Code
- Appendix I – Disruptive Activities on Campus or Property of Educational Institutions
- Appendix VI – Texas A&M Hazing Rules
- Texas A&M Police Department
- College Station Police Department
- Bryan Police Department
- Brazos County Justice Web
- Attorney General of Texas
- Texas Education Code
- Texas Health and Safety Code (Drugs)
- Texas Penal Code
- Texas Property Code
September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month
University Police Increase Security in Campus Residence Halls – KBTX
Cell Phones vs Driving While Impaired – The Battalion
Sharing the Road – The Battalion
Personal Safety for the Savvy College Student – The Battalion
| Officer Kristi Hosea 979.845.5281 khosea@tamu.edu | Officer Dee Donovan 979.845.8068 ddonovan@tamu.edu | Lt. Bobby Richardson 979.845.0070 brichardson@tamu.edu |