They also perform a variety of community services such as car jump starts, car unlocks, escorts, and handicap assists. You can recognize our Cougar Patrol personnel by their red shirts, hats, and photo identification cards they wear. The Police Records Division mails out evaluation forms which enable community members to provide feedback to the Police Department concerning services rendered. All comments, suggestions, and criticisms are appreciated and reviewed by department administrators. Emergency Call Boxes Emergency call boxes have been placed at various locations on the University of Houston campus.
Operation is easy.
You pull the door handle to open, lift the telephone handset, press the large CALL button and speak to the Police Dispatcher. Your call goes directly to our University Police Communications Division. Call boxes can be used to request police assistance, escorts, assists with vehicle problems, and information.