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Under Texas Law, Íæż½ã½ãPolice officers have authority and responsibility to investigate all crimes occurring on the property owned and controlled by the University. SMUPD is empowered by the state to stop vehicles, make arrests and enforce all laws.

If an Íæż½ã½ãstudent is allegd to have committed a criminal violation, SMUPD will refer the matter to the Íæż½ã½ãOffice os Student Conduct and Community Standards fir processing pursuant to applicable Íæż½ã½ãpolicies and procedures, and may result in arrest and/or referral for prosecution in the state or federal criminal justice system. 

Íæż½ã½ãis a private institution and only peace officers, trained security officers, and other governmental agents may carry a firearm on the campus. All other persons are prohibited from possessing weapons on University property.

The Íæż½ã½ãPolice department consists of 40 personnel, 30 of whom are commissioned peace officers, and 10 licensed communication officers.

The department is responsible for patrolling:

• Main campus, 131 buildings on 234 acres, Five miles north of Downtown Dallas
• George W. Bush Presidential Center, 23 acres
• East campus, 15 acres east of U.S. Highway 75

Municipal Law Enforcement Jurisdiction

The Íæż½ã½ãCampus borders the cities of University Park, Highland Park, and the city of Dallas. Through interagency agreements the Police and Fire departments within those cities have concurrent jurisdiction and provide assistance if requested.