Mike Williams: From Educator to UT Police Officer
For 18 years, Mike Williams taught social studies and US history to 8th through 12th grade students in upper East Tennessee. The longtime educator also served stints as an elementary school principal and high school assistant principal. In summer 2016, Williams experienced a disappointment that would lead to an unlikely opportunity: a second career as a police officer.
UTPD Officers to Read to Children as Part of ‘Read Across America Day’
University of Tennessee Police Department officers will share their love of books with UT’s littlest community members on Friday, March 1. From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., about a dozen UTPD officers and department staff will take turns reading to the children at the UT Early Learning Center, 1206 White Avenue.
UTPD Honors Employees of the Year
The UT Police Department recognized employees for outstanding performance and service to the university and the community today during its annual awards ceremony.
UTPD Arrests Three Students in Connection with Clement Hall Vandalism
UT Police Department investigators on Wednesday arrested three UT students in connection with vandalism that burst sprinkler pipes in Clement Hall, causing the evacuation of the building and damages over the weekend.
UTPD Officers Recognized for Foiling Car Theft Ring, Drug Dealers
Two UTPD officers have been named University Officers of the Year for the East Tennessee region for their work in breaking up a car theft ring that targeted UT and for removing drugs and weapons from campus streets.
UT Police Department’s K9 Bruno to get Donation of Body Armor
University of Tennessee Police Department’s K9 Bruno will receive a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
In Memoriam: Vince Kanipe
Vince Kanipe, a retired UT Police Department officer who was assigned as a liaison to the Volunteer football team, passed away on November 13. He was 74.
UTPD Chief Troy Lane Addresses Security on Campus
Members of our campus community were targeted in threats painted on the Rock. I am concerned about any hateful speech […]
Collection Box for Unwanted Medications Now Available at UTPD
Looking for a safe way to discard unwanted, unused, or expired prescription drugs? The University of Tennessee Police Department can help. UTPD has installed a pharmaceutical take-back box in its lobby at 1101 Cumberland Avenue. The secure drop box is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
UT Police Department Receives Gold Standard Reaccreditation
The UT Police Department has obtained its third reaccreditation with gold standard distinction, meaning it received high marks for compliance in all 484 nationally accepted individual law enforcement standards.