The University of Tennessee Police Department is at the heart of safety on campus. Authorized for 75 fully commissioned officers, we work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to serve UT and the surrounding community. We provide professional police services and offer education and outreach programs.
UTPD is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators and the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.
These accreditations demonstrate the department’s high standards and commitment to promoting student safety and accountability through programming, information sharing and cooperation.
Safe at UT
The campus safety app turns your smartphone into a personal safety device. Report emergencies, non-emergencies and suspicious activity and access campus services and resources.
Educational Programs
Our Community Relations Unit offers educational and entertaining programs geared toward engaging its audience.
Police Records
The Records Unit is open Monday through Friday during normal business hours, except holidays and administrative closings.
Emergency Contacts
Emergency
911
UT Police
865-974-3111 (Emergency)
865-974-3114 (Non-Emergency)
Emergency Information Line
865-656-SAFE (7233)
Department of Physical Security
865-974-1095
Environmental Health and Safety
865-974-5084
Office of Emergency Management
865-974-3061
Distressed Employee Hotline
865-946-CARE (2273)
Distressed Student Protocol
865-974-HELP (4357)