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Targeted online, phishing scams increase since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic

By Brooke Ontiveros - Updated on April 8, 2020 at 7:18 pm

Online scams and phishing attacks have increased since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the University Information Security Office.
UTPD clear Union safe for re-entry, find no source of loud noise

By Brooke Ontiveros - Updated on March 4, 2020 at 11:30 pm

Following a report of a loud noise at the Texas Union at 10:20 p.m. on Wednesday, the UT Police Department cleared the Union as safe for re-entry an hour later. The source of the reported loud noise and suspicious activity were not located, and officers will remain on site, according to a campuswide email.
Police student loan assistance aims to recruit educated forces

By Laura Morales - Updated on February 21, 2020 at 12:11 am

UT Police Department officer Dustin Farahnak responds to 911 calls between attending Texas Law classes, interning with the Travis County District Attorney, studying for the bar exam in July and caring for his 9-month-old daughter.
APD, UTPD are looking for more recruits, but budgets are limiting growth

By Brooke Ontiveros - Updated on February 7, 2020 at 12:21 am

The Austin and UT Police Departments both employ close to the authorized number of officers but are still looking to increase recruitments.
UTPD Chief David Carter plans to increase security around campus

By Neha Madhira - Updated on January 27, 2020 at 4:21 pm

UT Police Department Chief David Carter said he plans to increase West Campus patrols and implement a new camera security system near campus at a press conference Monday.
UT announces increased safety measures following downtown Austin stabbings

By Neha Madhira - Updated on January 26, 2020 at 5:16 pm

UT President Gregory Fenves sent a campuswide email Sunday regarding safety near campus following the stabbing of two UT students last week. Fenves said in the email he is working to obtain funding for additional UTPD officers and upgraded security-related technology in West Campus.
APD renews funding for stings of tobacco sales in Austin

By Hannah Williford - Updated on January 23, 2020 at 11:56 pm

The Austin Police Department will continue to conduct sting operations monitoring the sale of tobacco and vape products to minors.
Austin Police investigating report of kidnapping in West Campus

By Emily Hernandez - Updated on December 18, 2019 at 9:02 pm

The Austin Police Department responded to a report of a kidnapping in West Campus at 24th and San Antonio streets, according to a campuswide email.
Fall 2019: Looking back, looking forward

By The Daily Texan Staff - Updated on December 8, 2019 at 10:51 pm

Fall 2019: Looking back, looking forward.
After a semester, UTPD restructure increases community engagement, improves recruitment

By Emily Hernandez - Updated on December 5, 2019 at 11:00 pm

A semester after the UT Police Department restructured their divisions to improve community engagement through policing practices, UTPD Chief David Carter said the changes are working well.