Lamar University Police

08/12/2026

📢 Lamar State College Port Arthur Tabletop Exercise — September 16, 2026

Are you prepared to respond when an emergency impacts higher education? Join us for a facilitated, discussion-based tabletop exercise designed to strengthen emergency preparedness, coordination, communication, and decision-making.

📅 September 16, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
📍 Lamar State College Port Arthur – Carl Parker Center
1800 Lakeshore Dr., Port Arthur, TX 77640

This exercise is an excellent opportunity for university and school administrators, law enforcement, fire/EMS, emergency management, risk management, IT, student affairs, health services, and community partners to come together, identify gaps, and build stronger partnerships.
🤝 Planning Together. Responding Together. Recovering Together.

07/28/2026

Congratulations, Cpl. Smith, on your promotion to Corporal! This promotion reflects your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Wishing you continued success as you take on this new role. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!

07/15/2026

Please join us in welcoming Officer Hawk to the department! We’re excited to have him join our team. We look forward to the experience he will bring to our department and the community. Congratulations, and welcome aboard!

06/10/2026

Today we proudly congratulate Caitlin Johnson, Michael Thacker, Casey Cogswell, and Dalton Pulliam on their promotion to Police Officer. This achievement reflects their hard work and determination, and we look forward to the impact they will make in their new role.

05/22/2026

Congratulations to our cadets, Michael Thacker, Caitlin Johnson, Casey Cogswell, and Dalton Pulliam, for passing their TCOLE exam. We look forward to your next chapter as police officers!

04/07/2026

Happy birthday to K9 Derrick “Boomer” Lamar!! Lamar University Police

03/28/2026

Lamar University Police Department was honored to participate in the Out of the Darkness Campus Walk in order to bring awareness to mental health.

K-9 Derrick and his handler, Cpl. Stegall, were proud to walk alongside students, faculty, and the community for a cause that reminds us all: no one has to face life's challenges along.

Together, we continue to show up, support, and serve on and off campus. 💙

03/19/2026

03/19/2026

Today marks a proud moment for the Lamar Police Department!

Please join us in congratulating three outstanding officers on their well deserved promotions to the rank of Corporal. Corporal Hicks, Corporal Martin, and Corporal Washington's dedication, leadership, and commitment to service continue to make a lasting impact on our department and the students faculty and staff across all Lamar campuses.

We are also excited to welcome and officially swear in our newest officer, Officer Ortiz. We look forward to the contributions you will make in keeping our campus safe.

Join us in celebrating these achievements and welcoming the future of LUPD.

02/15/2026

LIT is hiring an on-campus Police Officer to join our campus safety team. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors through patrol, enforcement, and community engagement. If you are committed to service and community safety, we invite you to apply.

Apply today:
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lit/jobs/5220341/police-officer?page=4&pagetype=jobOpportunities…

Power On.