East Texas A&M University Police Department

10/29/2026

10/27/2026

🎃 IT’S NATIONAL NIGHT OUT DAY! 👻

Come out TONIGHT from 6–8 PM in front of the Morris Rec Center for a night of fun, food, games, giveaways, and more! 💛🦁💙

👻 Don’t forget to dress up in your best Halloween costume for a chance to win some FLEX Dollars! 🎁🏆

Grab your friends, show off your costume, and come hang out with us! 🚔💙

📍 In front of the Morris Rec Center
⏰ 6–8 PM
📅 TODAY

We can’t wait to see you there!

10/21/2026

🎃 NEW DATE. HALLOWEEN SPIRIT. ONE GREAT NIGHT WITH THE PRIDE! 🦁

National Night Out is back on the calendar for October 27, and we’re giving it a Halloween twist!

The East Texas A&M University Police Department invites the entire Lion community to join us for an evening of free food, live music, games, giveaways, and a chance to meet the first responders who serve our campus and community.

👻 Bring your friends, wear your favorite costume, and join the fun!

🎮 STUDENTS: Participate in the Halloween costume contest and receive an additional drawing ticket for a chance to win one of TWO PlayStation 5 consoles!

We’ll also have NNO T-shirts and two pairs of Soundcore Sport earbuds among the giveaways!

📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ 6–8 p.m.
📍 In front of the Morris Rec Center

Let’s bring the Pride together for a spooktacular National Night Out. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎃💙💛

10/12/2026

🚨 BUILDING SKILLS. SAVING LIVES. STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES.

When seconds count, preparation can make all the difference.

Last Thursday and Friday, sworn and civilian personnel from the East Texas A&M University Police Department partnered with the East Texas A&M Law Enforcement Training Academy to support Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) for academy recruits.

Through realistic, scenario-based training, these future officers gained valuable experience and developed critical skills needed to respond to active shooter incidents and other life-threatening emergencies.

The impact of this training extends far beyond the academy. Every officer who enters the profession better prepared to respond to a critical incident represents a stronger commitment to the safety of the communities they will one day serve.

We're proud of our UPD team for sharing their time, knowledge, and experience to help prepare the next generation of law enforcement professionals.

Better training. Better prepared officers. Safer communities.

🦁💙💛 See Something, Say Something. Protect the Pride.

10/07/2026

PHONE SPOOFING SCAM ALERT

The East Texas A&M University Police Department is alerting students, faculty, and staff to a phone scam in which callers impersonate law enforcement officers.

Texas A&M University Police Department in College Station has reported scam calls involving Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas A&M International University, and Texas A&M University-Victoria. Callers have contacted individuals and university departments, claimed to be calling about an investigation, requested in-person meetings, and threatened arrest unless banking information was provided. Some have used the names of actual police officials.

Scammers are manipulating caller ID to display phone numbers associated with Texas A&M University System police departments. This practice, known as phone spoofing, makes a fraudulent call appear legitimate. A familiar number or an actual officer’s name does not prove the caller is who they claim to be.

Our officers may contact you about an investigation, but we will not call to demand payment for a citation or warrant, or threaten arrest to obtain your banking information.

If you receive a suspicious call:

Do not provide banking information, passwords, verification codes, or other personal information.

Do not send money or agree to meet until you have independently verified the caller.

Hang up. Do not use a callback number provided by the caller or rely on your call history.

Call East Texas A&M University Police Department directly at 903-886-5868 to verify the call and report what happened.

If you have already provided banking information or sent money, contact your financial institution immediately and report the incident to UPD.

See something, say something. Protect the Pride.

10/05/2026

Purpose-driven policing. Strong community. Better life balance. Your next chapter starts at the East Texas A&M University Police Department!

We’re hiring police officers who want to make an impact, build lasting relationships, and grow their careers. Serve a campus community where officers are known, trusted, and supported. Join a department that values meaningful service, teamwork, and your life outside the badge.

Laterals welcome!

• Starting pay: $60,000
• Top-step pay: $70,191.51
• Education and TCOLE certification pay up to $7,200 annually
• College tuition paid after one year
• Specialized units and promotional opportunities
• Weekly Wellness Release

Applicants must hold a current TCOLE license and have at least 12 hours of college credit from an accredited institution.

Ready to join the Pride? Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply. Know an officer looking for their next opportunity? Share this post!

Protect. Serve. Educate.

10/05/2026

Purpose-driven policing. Strong community. Better life balance. Your next chapter starts at the East Texas A&M University Police Department!

We’re hiring police officers who want to make an impact, build lasting relationships, and grow their careers. Serve a campus community where officers are known, trusted, and supported. Join a department that values meaningful service, teamwork, and your life outside the badge.

Laterals welcome!

• Starting pay: $60,000
• Top-step pay: $70,191.51
• Education and TCOLE certification pay up to $7,200 annually
• College tuition paid after one year
• Specialized units and promotional opportunities
• Weekly Wellness Release

Applicants must hold a current TCOLE license and have at least 12 hours of college credit from an accredited institution.

Ready to join the Pride? Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply. Know an officer looking for their next opportunity? Share this post!

Protect. Serve. Educate.

10/03/2026

UPD Assists Commerce Police Following Off-Campus Shooting:

During the early morning hours of October 3, 2026, the East Texas A&M University Police Department responded to assist the Commerce Police Department following a reported off-campus shooting on the northeast side of Commerce.

Multiple individuals sustained gunshot wounds in the incident. At least one of the victims has been identified as an East Texas A&M University student. The off-campus incident is being investigated by the Commerce Police Department and the Texas Rangers. The University Police Department continues to provide assistance to Commerce Police as needed.

All media inquiries and requests for additional information regarding the incident should be directed to the Commerce Police Department.

See something, say something. Protect the Pride.

09/25/2026

Due to the potential for severe weather, East Texas A&M University Police Department's National Night Out has been postponed from Tuesday September 29th to Tuesday October 27th 2026

09/04/2026

🚨 FUTURE OFFICERS WANTED! 🚨
Every great career starts with a single decision. If you've ever felt called to protect, support, and lead in our community, your time is now.
The next East Texas A&M Law Enforcement Training Academy Entrance Exam is right around the corner. Are you ready to make a difference?
🗓️ Dates: September 16, 2026, OR September 23, 2026
🚨 Registration https://www.etamu.edu/policeacademy/