University Police Department (UPD)

Welcome to UPD!

Welcome to the Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) Police Department website. This site has been created to keep the University community – students, faculty, staff, families and visitors - informed of current law enforcement and security issues at TAMUK, as well as, information on parking rules and regulations, campus parking map and other useful information.

Our Commitment

The Texas A&M University-Kingsville Police Department is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and protection to the campus community. One of our goals is to maintain a safe learning and working environment for everyone on campus. Additionally, the University Police Department is committed to educating the campus community on personal protection and crime awareness.

Photo of the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police

Message from the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police

Welcome to Texas A&M University-Kingsville and Javelina Nation - your home away from home! The University Police Department is dedicated to ensuring that TAMUK is a safe, welcoming community for all and that the service we provide exceeds standards. Our goal is to serve and protect our campus community while you attend, work, or visit our beautiful campus. We cannot do this alone, it requires all of us; students, faculty, and staff to ensure the safety of our campus. If you see something, say something. Julian Cavazos, Jr.