The University of Texas at Houston Police Department

The University of Texas at Houston Police Department (UT Police) provides law enforcement and community services to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and UT Health Science Center at Houston institutions. Both institutions are located within the Texas Medical Center with additional locations throughout the Houston metropolitan area.  

As an integral part of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and the UT Health Science Center at Houston, we align with the visions of both institutions. The UT Police Mission and Vision Alignment document outlines the collaborative partnerships we maintain to help ensure a safe, secure and orderly environment. For more information, click Mission and Vision Alignment.

For additional information and a map on the Texas Medical Center, click here.  For additional information on parking in the Texas Medical Center, click here.

Emergencies 911  Non-Emergencies (713) 792-2890  
UT Police Dispatch (713) 792-2890

Crime Prevention (713) 563-7794  Criminal Investigations (713) 563-7781   

Technical Services (713) 792-8690

UT Police Annual Security Report

The 2009 UT Police Annual Security Report and monthly crime statistics are now available on the UT Police Crime Statistics page.

Suspicious Activity

The painting below was reported stolen from M.D. Anderson G12.  If you have information regarding this incident, please contact UT Police Criminal Investigations at 713-563-2136.  If you see this painting, please contact the UTPD directly at 713-792-2890 to request a police officer to respond.

Protection Strategies

UT Police always recommends the following crime prevention tips for personal safety:
•  Place your property in lockable storage areas.
•  Lock your door when leaving the office unattended.
•  Use the card readers as intended and do not prop doors open.
•  Be alert for strangers or other individuals you don't recognize; report suspicious people or activity to UT Police. 

Arrested Theft

On Wednesday, November 11, 2009, Joshua Luther Moore was arrested for theft.  Immediate action taken by employees calling UTPD in regards to a suspicious person in their building led to the capture of Mr. Moore by UTPD officers.  Mr. Moore was also in possession of an M.D. Anderson laptop and also confessed to stealing a wallet from an unsecured office.  If Mr. Moore is seen on the property in the future, contact UTPD immediately.  

Sex:  Male
Race:  Black
Age:  19
Date of Birth:  4/13/1990
Height:  5'08"
Weight:  150 lbs
Eyes:  Brown
Hair:  Black

UT Police encourages you to follow these prevention tips for personal safety:
• Remember to always secure your office.
• Always take care to secure your personal items.
• Use the security system as intended and do not prop doors open.
• Be alert for strangers or other individuals you don’t recognize; report suspicious people or activity to UT Police.

Texas Sex Offender Database

The Texas Department of Safety has established a web site as the official Internet source for Sex Offender Registration information. Information regarding registered sexual offenders by name or location is available. When searching the database, make sure the records you access through this site pertain to the person about whom you are seeking information.  For additional information,  go to the Texas Department of Public Safety database.

Accreditation and Recognition