Campus Safety
Concerned about someone’s behavior? Tell somebody.
On a college campus sometimes behaviors of concern have gone unreported until a tragedy occurs, then people come forward with bits of information that, in retrospect, may have signaled a larger issue. This information when viewed collectively may be helpful in preventing tragic events and initiating assistance to an individual. Texas A&M University is committed to a proactive approach and needs your help.
As a member of this University community, if you observe any behavior that is concerning, please go to tellsomebody.tamu.edu and provide detailed information on the report form. This report goes to members of the Special Situations Team. This team is comprised of University faculty and staff charged with helping students, faculty, and staff who are exhibiting concerning behavior.
If you are concerned with someone’s behavior, call the following numbers during business hours:
- In reference to student behavior: (979) 845-3111 (Offices of the Dean of Student Life)
- In reference to staff behavior: (979) 845-3711(Human Resources –Employee Assistance Program)
- In reference to faculty behavior: (979) 845-4274 (Dean of Faculties)
- For all emergencies, please call 911
Code Maroon
Code Maroon is Texas A&M’s Emergency Notification System, and gives the University the ability to communicate health and safety emergency information quickly—by text message, email, KAMU-FM radio, campus cable television, Emergency Alert System radios, computer alerts, classroom alerts, Twitter, and RSS. Code Maroon emergency alerts are automatically sent to Texas A&M Gmail accounts ending with “@email.tamu.edu” and Texas A&M Exchange email addresses. If you wish to receive Code Maroon notifications by text, you must enroll at codemaroon.tamu.edu. Family members can also enroll for Code Maroon notifications.
Emergency Phones
Strategically placed throughout the campus and campus parking garages are 163 “Blue-Light” emergency phones. By calling 911, the user is in immediate contact with Brazos County 9-1-1 system. These emergency phones can also be used to call for local non-emergency assistance such as a campus escort by pressing the “ON” button.
Escort Services
Escort services provide added security for walking on campus. The Corps of Cadets Guard Room provides a free escort service from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. during the fall and spring semesters only. By calling (979) 845-6789, an on-duty Corps representative will meet the person requesting the escort and walk with them to most central on-campus locations (residence halls, parking lots, etc.).
Late Evening Bus Service
Night service is offered on limited routes during fall and spring semesters from 7:30 p.m. until midnight. Check maps and times at transport.tamu.edu/busroutes.
Railroad Safety
The trains that run through College Station do not run on a schedule, so plan extra time if you have to cross the tracks to get to class. Do not stop your vehicle on the tracks while waiting at red lights. Do not try to cross the tracks once the arms are coming down. The arms come down approximately 15 seconds before the train arrives at the crossing. Do not walk on the railroad tracks. They are private property. You will be trespassing. Do not try to jump on the trains, you could be seriously injured or killed