AUSTIN, Texas - UT Austin has created a West Campus Patrol District.

The UT Police Department is partnering with the Austin Police Department to keep the campus community safe.

The changes took effect on August 4 ahead of the fall semester. The two agencies signed a memorandum of understanding in February.

West Campus Patrol District

The backstory:

With the school year underway, UT West Campus is packed with students.

"This is a special population of Texans whose safety deserves special attention," Jim Davis, UT president, said.

Two dozen UTPD officers are assigned to the neighborhood in permanent shifts, and they'll cross train with APD. There is also now a UTPD West Campus substation.

"Together, we work as a force multiplier to enforce laws and deter those who intend to break t

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