Temple College has its own Police Department to provide safety and security for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Report a Crime or Request Police Services

Report a Crime or Request Police Services

For Police, Fire, or Medical emergency response, please dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency reporting, please call 8911 from any on-campus telephone. If dialing from a cell phone or other telephone, dial 254-298-8911. When a caller places a call, the caller needs to explain the emergency and the location. When Campus Police arrives, officers will:

  • take a report
  • investigate emergencies and/or accidents
  • make lawful arrests of violators
  • issue citations when necessary
  • or handle the situation as needed

Remember: When calling in an emergency situation, remain calm so that you can be clearly understood and police assistance can reach you faster.

Call 254-298-8911

Officers are on duty or on call 24/7. The Campus Police offices are located on the east campus.

Obtaining a Police Report

For a copy of a police report taken by the Temple College Police Department, please contact the Chief of Police. Copies are provided at no charge.

Lost and Found

The Temple College Police Department is the central location for all Lost and Found items that are turned in. Any items found on or near Temple College property should be turned into the Campus Police. If an item has a name on it, Campus Police officers will try to contact that person by phone or email. It is important that individuals have names on items. Students attempting to claim a lost item will be expected to provide a reasonably accurate description to assure that the rightful owner receives the property. The Campus Police office is located in the east side of campus (see the campus map for exact location). Persons may call 254-298-8911 to inquire about lost property.

Escorts

If at any time a person feels unsafe walking to his/her vehicle day or night, contact the Temple College Police and an Officer will come to your location to escort you to your vehicle.

Motorist Assistance

As a service to our college, we are available to provide limited vehicle assistance, such as dead batteries and other minor vehicle emergencies. Contact The Temple College Police Department, 254-298-8911, and an Officer will be dispatched to your location. We do not unlock vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please view the Campus Parking Map on this website. For more information on the Parking Rules and Regulations, please refer to the Parking Information on this website.

At the Cashier’s Office located on the first floor of One College Centre (OCC).

To appeal a ticket, contact the Student Life and Community Outreach Office at 254-298-8309 or complete the Student Ticket Appeals form online within five (5) business days after the violation was issued.

Parking Permits are free for students, faculty and staff.

Students will need to go to the Cashier’s Office located in One College Centre (OCC). Faculty and staff may obtain a permit at the Campus Police Department.

The Campus Police Department is the central location for all Lost and Found items that are turned in. To inquire about lost property, or to turn in found property, please call 254-298-8911.

If at any time you feel unsafe walking to your vehicle day or night, contact the Temple College Police and an officer will come to your location to escort you to your vehicle.

The Temple College Police Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

To contact Campus Police by phone, dial 254-298-8911.

The Campus Police Department is located on the east campus.