News of Interest

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Eighteen students arrested in 'sweatshop" protest at UT Austin on April 18, 2012:
http://www.statesman.com/news/local/18-arrested-in-sweatshop-protest-at-ut-2313560.html
http://www.dailytexanonline.com/university/2012/04/23/arrests-sweatshop-free-coalition-activists-sparks-support

Chief John Cardoza, UT Brownsville participated in the Police Executive Research Forum's (PERF) Regional Meeting to discuss the issues of illegal immigration. A picture and link to the report are available on the Institution Photo Gallery page

How Secure are the labs handling the world's deadliest pathogens? (Reuters)

Congratulations to Chief Tom Engells and the University of Texas Medical Branch Police Department on gaining CALEA Recognition!

Chief Bill Adcox and Chief Tom Engells recognized for their contributions to security and public safety by Security Magazine.

Chief Engells Recognized for his Exceptional Support and Leadership by the Galveston Police Department

UTMB Aides Tri-County Fire Victims

UTPA Welcomes newest addtion to PD. Drug dogs to sniff out narcotics around campus.

Story about the System Rapid Response Team featured on UT4U.

UT Tyler President Rodney Mabry and Michael J. Heidingsfield, UT System director of police, recently recognized the four UT Tyler police officers and guard for apprehending a suspect of an attempted sexual assault that occurred July 5. UT Tyler Student Blog

Congratulations to UT Austin Police Department's Captain Don Verett who has been accepted to attend the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia! We will look forward to seeing his name on the list of FBINA Graduates posted on the Director's Update page.

UT System Guard and Police Officers Rescue Potential Suicide Victim

University of Texas is first University System Nationwide to Receive MIPT Training

TSPA Spring 2011 Newsletter - UT Police Director Heidingsfield Answers Your Questions

Director Speaks at Dallas Police Department Graduation Ceremony - Invitation

UT Pan Am and UT Brownsville listed in the top 50 Safest Campuses in the US