About

The Amarillo College Police Department is the primary police authority for campuses located inside the city limits of Amarillo, Texas. Our police officers are licensed Texas Peace Officers as defined in article 2.12 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Pursuant to Section 51.203 of the Texas Education Code, the primary jurisdiction of Amarillo College Police Officers includes all counties in which property is owned, leased, or otherwise under the control of Amarillo College. 

AC Officers – Primary jurisdiction

Within their primary jurisdiction, Amarillo College Police Officers:

• Are vested with all the powers, privileges, and immunities of peace officers;
• May arrest without a warrant any person who violates state law, in accordance with Chapter 14 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure;
• May enforce all traffic laws on streets and highways pursuant to Section 51.210 of the Texas Education Code.

Outside Officers – Primary jurisdiction

• Is summoned by another law enforcement agency to provide assistance;
• Is assisting another law enforcement agency; or
• Is otherwise performing his duties as a peace officer for the institution of higher education or public technical institute that employs the peace officer.

Amarillo College Police Officers are also empowered to enforce the rules and regulations of Amarillo College.