About

All police officers of the Amarillo College Police Department are Texas Licensed Peace Officers under the Texas Education Code Sec. 51.203, giving them the same authorities, training requirements, and duties as any peace officer in the State of Texas. As such, officers have arrest powers with or without warrant, as well as authority to enforce all state traffic laws. The jurisdiction of the Amarillo College Police Department is county wide anywhere Amarillo College owns, leases, rents, or otherwise is under the control of property, which is currently Potter County, Moore County, and Deaf Smith County.

Serious offenses such as sexual assault, murder, aggravated assault, robbery, and other felony offenses that are reported to the Amarillo College Police Department may involve joint investigative efforts with local, state, or federal law enforcement. All such cases are taken very seriously and the Amarillo College Police Department fully supports and cooperates with all associated Title IX investigations and Clery Act responsibilities at the institutional level. When criminal offenses are prosecuted, cases are filed in the appropriate court having jurisdiction: municipal, justice of the peace, county, district, or federal courts.

The Amarillo College Police Department encourages you to report any type of emergency, crime, or suspicious activity at any of our campuses immediately.

Compliments or Complaints

Please direct any compliments or complaints of an officer to their supervisor in person at the Amarillo College Police Department located in Durrett Hall on Washington Street Campus, call (806) 371-5161 or (806) 371-5160 and ask for a supervisor, or email acpolice@actx.edu.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Amarillo College Police Department is to protect, serve, and educate our campus community and visitors with excellence. It is both a privilege and an honor to serve the Amarillo College community. We are committed to building trust, fostering a safe and welcoming environment, and treating every person with dignity, compassion, and respect. Through integrity, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to those we serve, we strive to ensure the safety and well-being of our campus community while supporting Amarillo College's mission of student success and educational excellence.