It's the policy of the Rice University Police Department to treat all members of the public and Rice University community with dignity, compassion and respect. Members of the department follow state and federal laws and are expected to perform duties in an efficient, courteous and orderly manner while respecting the rights of everyone. We wish to recognize instances when our employees have been especially helpful or have exceeded expectations in services provided. Members of the public and Rice University community may recognize the conduct of department employees and police or security officers with a commendation in the following ways, or by completing the online form below: