The Criswell Police Department supports the mission of the college by maintaining a safe environment for students, staff members, and visitors on and around campus, by enforcing state and local laws as well as campus regulations. Criswell Police work closely with local law enforcement agencies, emergency medical service personnel, and fire departments.
Police/Emergency Contact Information
Emergency: 214.818.1333 or dial 1333 from any campus phone
Medical emergency: 911
Non-emergency contact: campus_police@criswell.edu
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Emergency Notification System
Sign up to get text message/email alerts for campus emergencies such as security threats, inclement weather, etc.
Campus facilities are unlocked each weekday morning at 8:30am and promptly secured at 4:30pm, the end of the business day. On days when classes are in session, students may use their IDs to access the building from 7am to 10pm.
Campus Police offices are located at the east entrance on the first floor, across from the chapel doors. Should an emergency arise, Campus Police can be reached at 214.818.1333 or by dialing 1333 from any campus phone. Campus Police can also be reached by notifying the campus receptionist. A red emergency phone is located on the second floor along the south wall and calls Campus Police directly. If there is an emergency requiring medical assistance, students and staff are also directed to call 911.
Crime Prevention
Crime prevention literature is made available to the campus community, and safety tips are frequently listed in campus emails.
In the event of a crime that occurs on or near campus that constitutes an ongoing threat to the campus, a timely warning will be issued to the campus community. One or more of the following methods will be used: emergency notifications, e-mails to students and staff, text messages, postings on the college website, or postings in campus buildings.