In the spirit of promoting campus safety, bridging the efforts of local law enforcement agencies, and protecting our downtown neighbors, the University of Houston-Downtown’s (UHD) innovative Police Department is hosting its second annual Safety Conference from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, in the Milam/Travis room of the UHD Welcome Center.
The public is encouraged to attend this free conference with dynamic speakers and interactive demonstrations. It is a “come and go” event with break-out sessions in 30-minute blocks.
“UHD is in a unique geographic location in terms of law enforcement and crime prevention,” stated UHD Police Chief Casey Davis, Ph.D. “Through our commitment to the UHD community in keeping every student, faculty member, staff member, and visitor safe, the UHD Police Department also works closely with our local law enforcement agencies to ensure a safer downtown.”
Created by UHD Police Chief Casey Davis, Ph.D. and coordinated by Lt. Vanessa Gay, the UHD Safety Conference will address such topics as:
- First aid.
- Fire safety.
- Campus safety.
- Suicide prevention.
- Reporting crime.
- Mental health.
- Self defense.
Read on for a list of each breakout session.
| Session | Time | Topic |
| One | 10 a.m. | Campus Safety Awareness and Safezone |
| Two | 10:45 a.m. | Fire Safety and Drug Awareness/Prevention |
| Three | 11:30 a.m. | Suicide Prevention, Basic Needs, and Drug Awareness/Prevention |
| Four | 12:15 p.m. | Dating, Domestic Violence, and Mental Health |
| Five | 1 p.m. | Clery Act |
Parking is available in the UHD Visitor Parking Garage, 201 Girard Street. For more information, visit uhd.edu.