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Firearms on Campus
We have received several questions regarding the impact of the new Tennessee law on permit-less carry, Public Chapter 108, that went […]
UTPD Team Runs Special Olympics Torch from UT Campus to Alcoa
A UT Police Department team ran the Flame of Hope from the UT Knoxville campus to Alcoa today in support […]
UT Public Safety’s Newest Grad: Ahmad Mitoubsi
Congratulations to our most recent Public Safety graduates! We are proud of your hard work and accomplishments. Ahmad Mitoubsi, a laboratory safety specialist in UT Environmental Health and Safety, graduated with a Master of Public Health from UT Knoxville.
Ralph Moles, Longest-Serving UTPD Employee, Retires
When Ralph Moles stepped onto the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, campus as a new police officer in 1992, the Lady […]
UT Upgrades VolCard, Access Control to Improve Physical Security on Campus
The university is upgrading VolCards and the way buildings are electronically secured to improve physical security on campus.
Safety Reminders and Resources
UT Public Safety wants to share some safety reminders and resources to help keep all Vols safe this spring.
Chief Lane Addresses Recent Crime On and Around Campus
The concerns relative to recent criminal events around our campus are understandable. I am writing to provide each of you with resources available, trends, actions and plans to address these reoccurring incidents on and around campus.
Four Officers Complete Bike School to Better Serve Volunteer Community
Four UT Police Department officers spent last week jumping curbs, dodging rocks, and riding down stairs on bicycles—all in the name of service to the Volunteer community. The exercises were part of the curriculum to become a certified bicycle officer through the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) Commission.
Chief Lane Sworn In as President of Statewide Law Enforcement Organization
UTPD Chief Troy Lane was sworn in today as president of the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police. He is the first campus police chief to hold the position.
In Memoriam: Tom Freels
Tom Freels, a retired UT Police Department captain who served the university for almost 40 years, passed away on July 31. He was 76.