New Bag Policy for Athletic Venues Starts this Fall
UT is implementing new safety policies for all athletic venues, including Neyland Stadium, beginning in August.
New Security System Coming to Campus Buildings
One of the many improvements occurring across campus is the implementation of a new building access management system called Gallagher.
Lambert Graduates from FBI National Academy
UT Police Department Deputy Chief Keith Lambert graduated from the 264th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on June 10.
USA Today: Operation Desert Storm 25 Years Later Features UTPD Chief
UTPD Chief and Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Safety Troy Lane is featured in a special edition of USA Today.
Information for Faculty and Staff about Concealed Handgun Law
This spring the General Assembly passed Public Chapter 1061. The law, which takes effect on July 1, allows generally all UT full-time employees with a valid handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun on UT property. The university has adopted a new safety policy concerning firearms and has posted a list of commonly asked questions.
Graduate Student Helps UTPD Crack Large Theft Case
Thanks to the help of an observant and courageous graduate student, the UT Police Department has recovered more than $100,000 in property stolen from campus buildings over the past several months.
Campus Names Troy Lane Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Safety
Troy Lane, police chief for the UT Knoxville campus, has been appointed to the dual role of associate vice chancellor for public safety and chief of police effective January 1. As associate vice chancellor, Lane now oversees the university’s growing safety programs, including environmental health and safety and emergency management.
UTPD Honors Employees at Annual Awards
The UT Police Department held its annual employee awards today to recognize members who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
UTPD to Hold Annual Employee Awards Ceremony Thursday
The University of Tennessee Police Department will hold its annual employee awards ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 17, to recognize members who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Crash, Rollover Simulators Show Students Reasons to Drive Safely
The UT community is invited to have a smashing time on Friday, courtesy of a safety lesson offered by the UT Police Department. UTPD’s “Blue Light Special” will take place at the Gate 21 Plaza outside Neyland Stadium between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
UT Alert and Safety Notices 101
UT Police Department has received some questions about how they notify students about emergency situations that occur on or around our campus. There is also ongoing confusion about the difference between UT Alert text and e-mail messages and the e-mails that everyone receives that always start with “Safety Notice” in the subject line.
UT Alert and Safety Notices 101: Clery Act Geography
UT Police Department has received some questions about how they notify students about emergency situations that occur on or around our campus. The below information further explains which areas are covered by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and would constitute a UT Alert or Safety Notice to