The average daily population served is 8,000, including students, faculty, staff and visitors. The department works closely with administrators, students, faculty and staff to create and maintain a secure atmosphere as free as possible from threats to safety and property. In addition, it participates in a mutual aid agreement with other local departments and a cooperative patrol agreement with the City of Kingsville, which gives the university officers jurisdiction in much of the city area surrounding the campus. The department consists of 21 employees, including 15 sworn police officers certified by the State of Texas, two support staff and four dispatchers. The police officers patrol the grounds on foot and by car and bicycle.
Crime prevention is a high priority.
Police officers are trained to deal with emergencies as they occur. The police department releases information to the public when incidents occur that are believed to be a threat to students, staff or the general public. Lighting conditions are reviewed periodically to identify needed improvements. The university also has 14 emergency phones strategically located around the campus. Phones are located near heavily-lighted areas.