Event FAQ

 

HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT AN EVENT AT TRINITY?

 

The University Calendars are available online for events at Laurie Auditorium, Athletics, Lectures, Music Events, Theater Events, and Chapel Services.  Officers may be posted at certain events to assist you with parking and directions.  It is always a good idea to arrive early to your event and we ask that you drive with caution for the safety of pedestrians.

 

HOW DO I GET TO TRINITY UNIVERSITY?

 

Directions to Trinity University are available for download as well as maps to the University.

 

Parking FAQ

 

WHERE CAN I PARK?

 

 

Displaying “flashers” (hazard lights) doesn’t make the space a legal one. Just because you've parked there before without getting a ticket doesn’t mean it is a legal space.  Your permit does not guarantee, a parking space and lack of space never justifies parking illegally.

 

Visit the Parking & Traffic page Section 3 for a list of authorized parking lots.  Call the Parking & Traffic office at (210) 999-7001 for more information.

 

WHAT DO I DO IF I RECEIVE A CITATION?

There are a few different forms of citations or “tickets,” including Parking Citation, Warning Citation, Campus Citation, and Court Appearance Citation (J.P. Citation).

If you receive:

 

A Campus Parking Ticket- You will have the option to pay the amount noted on the citation at the Department of Campus Security Parking & Traffic Office or submitting your payment by mail. A campus citation involves a university fine only. You do not have to go to court and the citation does not go on your driving record.

 

If you feel that a ticket was unjustly issued or unwarranted, and you received a Trinity University citation (not Justice of the Peace) you may appeal the citation violation within 14 days of the issuance of the citation at the Department of Campus Security Office. Only permit holders can appeal a citation violation. Visitors may only appeal when cited for the following violations:  

 

- Parking in a lot without a proper permit.

- Parking an unregistered vehicle or failing to display a permit.

 

If your initial appeal is denied, there is another level of review in the Appeal Process for contested citation and that is through the University Committee on Traffic and Parking. Appeal forms are available at all times and can be turned in at the Department of Campus Security Office.

 

Warning Citation- A warning generally does not involve a fine or penalty. Warnings are to gain voluntary compliance with the traffic laws of the state and the rules and regulations of the university.

 

Court Appearance Citation - The officer and your copy of the citation will indicate when and where to appear in Justice of the Peace Court Precinct #1 for the offense charged. You must appear in court on the scheduled date and time listed on the citation. Failure to appear will result in an arrest warrant for you.

 

Traffic FAQ

 

WHAT IS THE SPEED LIMIT ON CAMPUS?

 

The campus speed limit are 15 miles an hour on the roadways and 5 miles an hour in the parking lots.  Trinity University is a high pedestrian campus and your safety is our concern.  Traffic control and enforcement is the responsibility of University Police Officers and violations, including moving violations, are subject to University Citations or Justice of the Peace Citations.

 

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM STOPPED BY THE UNIVERSITY POLICE?

If you are stopped remember:
• Stay in your car unless the officer advises you otherwise.
• Keep your hands on the steering wheel so the officer can see them.
• Remain calm. Getting agitated with the officer or with others will not help the situation.
• Avoid making sudden movements especially toward the floor, rear seat or passenger side of the vehicle.
• Do not reach for your license or other documents until the officer requests them. (Texas law requires drivers to show their license and insurance card upon request)
• If the stop occurs at night, put on your dome/interior lights so the officer can easily see that all is in order.
• If the officer issues you a ticket for reasons that are unclear to you, ask the officer for information, but don’t become argumentative or antagonistic. Accepting a traffic ticket is not an admission of guilt. You can contest the ticket in court for Court Appearance Citations or through an appeal for a Campus Citation.
• Patrol cars are often staffed by only one officer. However, given the inherent dangers of traffic stops, officers almost always have backups when stopping a vehicle. Therefore you might see two or three police vehicles involved in a traffic stop.
• Some offenses prohibit continued operation of the vehicle by the driver. Therefore, in certain situations, an officer may impound a car or ask another licensed driver to drive the car. Officers may not, however, take your car without due cause.
• Remember that students are required to cooperate with the valid directives of University officials, including University Police Officers. Failure to do so may result in judicial charges (see Student Code of Conduct). In addition Texas State law forbids a person to use physical force to resist an arrest, even if the arrest is later found to be unauthorized.

 

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT ON CAMPUS?

If you are involved in a traffic accident, contact the University Police as soon as possible at 210-999-7070 or 210-999-7000, or use an emergency call box phone. Be prepared to tell the dispatcher where accident occurred, whether or not there are any injuries, how many vehicles are involved, and the colors and types of the vehicles. A Police Officer will respond to your location.

 

Arrest FAQ

 

WHAT HAPPENS TO SOMEONE WHO IS ARRESTED ON CAMPUS?

When someone is placed under arrest he/she is transported to the City of San Antonio Magistrate’s Office, located at 401 South Frio Street, where they will appear before a magistrate.  If a bond is set by the Magistrate that person may be transported to the Bexar County Jail by the City of San Antonio.  If the person is a student of the University, he/she will be referred to the student judicial process according to the Student Code of Conduct.  In some cases Peace Officers may issue a court appearance citation instead of a physical arrest.  All cases involving students are reviewed by the Dean of Students for referral to the Student Conduct Board.  Officers exercise professionalism and discretion in reviewing each incident.  Officers are university officials and submit incident reports that are forwarded to the Dean of Students when a rule and regulation offense has occurred.

 

Crime Prevention FAQ

 

HOW SAFE WILL I BE ON CAMPUS?

Being safe means different things to different people. Some people measure safety by the amount of crime on campus. Typically, most university and college campuses experience less crime than their surrounding communities. However, there are no guarantees in being absolutely safe. The University Police Department has a comprehensive crime prevention program that assists community members to reduce their risk of becoming a victim of crime.

 

WHAT SOULD I DO IF I THINK I SEE SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY?

 

It is always recommended that suspicious activity be reported immediately to the University Police Department by calling (210) 999-7070.  Be prepared to describe the activity you witnessed and describe the person (s) or vehicle (s) involved.  You do not have to leave your name and number but it may be helpful if the information you provide leads to an arrest or if you would like to be contacted.  We encourage the University community to take proactive measures to keep an eye out for crime at all times.

 

We offer a variety of Services to the University community:

Service List & FAQ

Student DCS representatives provide courtesy escorts to any dorm or parking lot on campus.  Call Ext. 7070 from any campus phone and request an escort after dark.

For more information about this service:

Contact the DCS Dispatcher @ 999-7070

Escort/Student DCS Representatives

Building access services is monitored by a after hours access schedule only.  The point of contact for scheduling after hours access events is coordinated through our Senior Secretary staff from 8am-4pm.

For more information about this service:

Senior Secretary Joann Lockard (210) 999-7326

After Hours Access

The Physical Plant handles service requests Mon-Fri and may be reached directly by calling EXT. 8413.  Dorm maintenance requests may be submitted to an R.A. and electronically to the Physical Plant.  Severe Emergency after hours work orders may be reported by calling (210) 999-7000.

Severe Emergency Work Orders (210) 999-7000

Severe Emergency Work Orders

Schedule security, lane closure, traffic and pedestrian services for a campus event with our department by contacting the Senior Secretary.

For more information about this service:

Special Events: Security & Traffic Control

Senior Secretary Joann Lockard (210) 999-7326

Physical Plant Service Request

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