Safety ResourcesThe campus of Texas
A&M University at Galveston is focused on providing a safe learning
and living environment for students, faculty and staff. Safety
features have been implemented campus wide and are also available from
outside entities. University Police, the Office of Student Services and
the Residence Hall Administration all encourage the reporting of
criminal offenses. These departments use printed materials,
orientations and training workshops to keep the campus community
informed on how they can help to prevent crime on-campus.
Emergency Medical Attention
The nearest emergency room is at John Sealy Hospital, located in
the 800 block of Harborside Drive. It is a nationally recognized First
Class Trauma Center. Ambulance service for campus is provided by the
City of Galveston and Galveston Emergency Medical Service.
Emergency Phones
Several emergency phones have been placed in areas of the campus
that are less traveled. The phones can be located by the bright yellow
housing. On the front of each box is a keypad which dials on-campus
phone numbers and also a large red button which automatically dials
911, keeping the call open so that the dispatcher can hear all sounds
in the caller's area. Should the caller prematurely disconnect the 911
call, the dispatcher can call back and the phone will automatically
connect.
Smoke and Fire
Alarms
Smoke and fire alarms on-campus activate both University Police and
Galveston Fire Department responses.
After-Hours Escort
Campus escorts are available for students wanting added security
on-campus. To request an after-hours escort, students should call
University Police at (409)740-4545.
Crime Stoppers
University Police work with the Galveston County Crime Stoppers
Program, which offers cash rewards for confidential anonymous
information pertaining to unsolved crimes.
Crime Witnesses
Witnesses to crimes, especially those who are victims, can receive
free counseling through several agencies including the Office of
Student Services and the Women's Crisis Center of Galveston County.
Please visit the
Victim
Rights web site, as presented by the Texas Attorney General.
Background Checks
All University employees undergo background checks for criminal
convictions before they are hired. Conviction of a serious crime is
grounds for immediate discharge of a Texas A&M University at Galveston
employee.
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