The University of Houston Police Department has opened a new substation in the heart of campus, adding another layer of visibility and support as UH continues to strengthen safety resources for its community of more than 55,000 students, faculty and staff.
“Our commitment is to stay vigilant and continue improving the ways we serve and protect our community.”
—Ceaser Moore, UHPD Chief of Police
The substation, located in the UH Welcome Center building, opened Jan. 20 and is staffed seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. The goal is to increase officer presence, improve response times and make it easier for community members to connect directly with UHPD.
“The opening of this substation reflects our focus on being present, accessible and responsive,” said UHPD Chief of Police, Ceaser Moore. “UH is the size of a small city, and while no campus can eliminate every instance of crime, even one is too many.”
Ongoing Investment in Safety
The substation is one part of UH’s broader, long-term effort to strengthen campus safety. In the past year, the University has:
- Accelerated a $21 million campus lighting project
- Added 80 new safety and security personnel to increase on-the-ground coverage
- Upgraded and repositioned more than 120 cameras for better real-time monitoring
- Launched a project to enhance emergency call stations across campus
UH offers access to safety tools through Stay Cougar S.A.F.E., an online resource hub offering campus safety tips, links to UHPD and Fire and Life Safety, and programs such as safety escorts and Cougar Ride.
One of the Safest Flagship Universities in Texas
Historically, UH maintains one of the lowest violent crime rates among Texas’ flagship universities, and significantly lower rates than our peer institutions in the surrounding area.
Still, UHPD and UH leadership emphasize that safety is a continuous effort.
“We will keep investing in people, facilities and strategies to further strengthen campus safety. We want UH to be a place where everyone feels secure learning, working and living,” Chief Moore said.
