Campus Police & Parking | TJC

Campus Police & Parking

TJC Campus Police provide valuable security to everyone on campus. Our officers are committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment in which the educational mission of TJC can be realized free from the specter of crime.

Emergency Number

If this is an emergency on campus, please dial 911.

Campus Safety Reports
Emergency Procedures
Complaints & Commendations

Campus Police will Provide the Following Free Resources

  • Safewalk

    Campus Police would be more than happy to escort anyone anywhere on the TJC campus. Call us at 903-510-2800 for this service.

  • Vehicle Boosts

    Having problems getting your vehicle started? As long as you are on the TJC campus, we will boost your vehicle free of charge. Call us at 903-510-2800 for this service.

  • Vehicle Unlocks

    TJC's officers are trained in performing vehicle unlocks. To request this courtesy service call us at 903-510-2800.

Locations and Hours

The TJC Police Department is located near the corner of Lake and Baxter which is on the northwest section of the campus (across the street from Hudnall Hall). A Campus Police substation is located on the 2nd floor of Rogers Student Center.

Main Police Department Lobby Hours:

  • Open 24 hours, 7 days a week 

Roger's Student Center Substation Hours:

  • Summer hours: closed
  • Fall through Spring Academic Year
    • Monday - Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    • Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:0 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TJC West Police Office

  • Monday - Thursday:  6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Friday:  6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: Closed

TJC Student IDs

Every student at TJC must obtain a TJC Student Identification card and lanyard in conjunction with the registration process. Similarly, employees will obtain an ID card at the time of hire. Student ID cards are to be retained throughout your attendance at TJC and should be updated during each registration period. You must present a PAID registration receipt in order to obtain a Student ID card or updated sticker from the Campus Police Department.

Click here for more information about student IDs

Parking Pass

You may obtain a parking pass by visiting the TJC Police Substation in the Rogers Student Center. To receive a parking pass, you will need to provide: 

  • Your license plate #
  • Your driver's license #
  • Your TJC-issued Student ID 

TJC students may ride Tyler Transit buses for free by showing their TJC ID badge.  For bus routes, visit: https://www.cityoftyler.org/government/departments/tyler-transit/map-and-schedules

Register Personal Belongings

The TJC Police Department uses the US National Property Register as its registration partner to help reduce crime and reunite faculty, staff, and students with lost and stolen property, including cell phones, laptops, tablets, bicycles and many other types of valuables. Please visit https://www.immobilize.net/ to register your items for free.