Houston Area Women’s Center sheds light on domestic violence, how to get help
Domestic violence affects many with 1 in 5 college students and 1 in 4 women experiencing abuse in their lifetime. Since 1977, the Houston Area Women’s Center, a community partner of Rice, has been a vital resource for those affected by domestic and sexual violence.
RUPD holiday toy drive benefits 14 families
Rice’s Police Department partnered with the Children’s Assessment Center to sponsor 14 families for its 12th annual Blue Santa Toy Drive. All donated items were wrapped and hand-delivered during the holiday season.
Holiday toy drive aims to bring good cheer
’Tis the season of giving, and Rice’s Police Department is hosting its 12th annual Blue Santa Toy Drive in partnership with the Children’s Assessment Center to sponsor 15 families.
Campus parking violators get second chance for relief
On Nov. 19-20, anyone with unpaid parking citations issued on or before Nov. 15 may pay them off while simultaneously benefitting the Rice community through a donation program.
Rice builds community during National Night Out
Rice celebrated National Night Out Oct. 1 in the Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center courtyard. Many campus organizations like Rice Emergency Medical Services, the Wellbeing and Counseling Center and the Rice Police Department were joined by the Houston Police Department to welcome hundreds of Owls and community members for food, games and to learn about the many resources provided by the attending groups.
‘Culture of care’: Rice recovering after Hurricane Beryl
Before, during and after Hurricane Beryl blew through Houston July 8, several Rice University departments went above and beyond to keep students, faculty and staff safe, fed and housed.
RUPD youth academy builds positive relationship between law enforcement, young people
The Rice University Police Department welcomed local high school students to campus this month to experience what it’s like to work in law enforcement during the third annual Law Enforcement Youth Academy program June 10-14.
Rice, Houston first responders recognized for saving the life of swimmer in distress
First responders from Rice and the city of Houston were recognized May 29 for their efforts in working together to save the life of a Rice graduate student who nearly drowned this spring.
Rice students, staff get behind-the-scenes look at RUPD through Citizens Police Academy
After a years-long hiatus induced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rice University Police Department (RUPD) resurrected its Citizens Police Academy in January 2024.
Public invited to comment on RUPD as part of national accreditation process
A public portal for community comments about the Rice University Police Department will be open between Jan. 29 and March 31 as part of an annual inspection conducted by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in an effort for RUPD to maintain national accreditation.
Clemente Rodriguez, chief of police and director of public safety for the Rice University Police Department, participated in a press conference with new Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner to discuss high priority issues surrounding the city’s public safety Jan. 4.
Rice’s toy drives are making the season bright
Two campus departments are working to make the holiday season merry and bright: Rice University’s Housing and Dining department and the Rice University Police Department.
Rice transforms parking citations into charitable donations
Rice University Parking, the Office of Student Success Initiatives and the Rice University Police Department have teamed up to offer a way to clear parking fines while also giving back to the Rice community.
The Rice University Police Department hosted National Night Out at the Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center Oct. 5. Attendees enjoyed free food, drinks, games and the chance to dunk a police officer in a tub of water.
CALEA’S Public Comment Portal is part of RUPD’s effort to maintain national accreditation
A public portal for community comments about the Rice University Police Department (RUPD) is now open as part of an annual inspection conducted by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies in an effort for RUPD to maintain national accreditation.
