Safety and Security
The Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) Safety and Security Department consists of a team of officers dedicated to keeping students, employees, and campus guests and facilities safe. Services provided by the department include safety escorts to vehicles, assistance changing a tire, providing a battery jump, event security and more. For assistance, contact 409-257-0073 or safety_security@lit.edu
Contact Information
| Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Nelson | Director of Safety | (409) 257-0056 |
| Darnella Cooper | Campus Safety Officer | (409) 247-4734 |
| Markquinn Edwards | Campus Safety Officer | (409) 247-4734 |
| Eric Weber | Campus Safety Officer | (409) 241-4519 |
| Freddie Young | Campus Safety Officer | (409) 247-4748 |
Lamar University Campus Police Department
Click for LUPDLIT has an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with LUPD for police calls for service.
Officers working for the university are licensed peace officers for the state of Texas. They have countywide jurisdiction. There are blue Emergency Call Stations located on the Institute campus that will send direct alerts to the LUPD 24 hours a day. The LUPD is located at 211 Red Bird Ln. Beaumont, TX 77710. Emergency Line: 409-880-8311. Non-Emergency: 409-880-8307.