University of Tennessee Police Department

08/21/2026

A great time out at the Fall 2026 UTK Student Engagement Fair hosted by UTK Student Life. EMS Vols in attendance meeting all the new Vols!

Stay cool, stay safe, Vols!

08/19/2026

👋 Our officers are out on the Ped Walkway this morning!

Stop by, say hi, and grab some information about our safety programs and upcoming classes. We’d love to see you and even meet some of our new Vols! 🚔

08/17/2026

Campus just wasn’t the same without you! We’ve kept things going while you were away, but there’s nothing like having campus buzzing again with game days, community events, and all the familiar faces that make this place feel like home.

Happy first day of classes, Vols! Here’s to a great year ahead. 🍊

08/16/2026

That’s a wrap on Tennessee Saturday Night! A fantastic job by UTK Student Life on showing our Vols a warm welcome back!

Stay cool, stay safe, Vols!

08/15/2026

🌡️🌡️Weather Update: Increasing temperatures and Heat Index values are expected through the weekend and into Monday. Plan ahead and stay safe!

08/14/2026

Saturday night plans? We’ve got you covered. 🧡🤍 Tennessee Saturday Night is happening tomorrow from 7–10 p.m. at the Student Union! Come for the games, food and prizes, stay for the connections. 🍕🎉

See y’all there! 🍊

08/14/2026

This morning, members of our department helped es**rt The University of Tennessee Bands - Pride of the Southland Band as they practice while playing Rocky Top!

Welcome back students, and football season is closing in Vols!!!

08/12/2026

⛈️Weather Update: Flash Flood Warning for our area. Stay weather aware.

The severe threat is decreasing. Flash flooding concerns will continue especially in flood prone and urban areas.

08/11/2026

Welcome back Vols!!

If you are new to campus, or returning and haven't downloaded our campus safety app, Safe at UT, head to the link to do that today!

📲Check out some of the features listed below:
📍Friend Walk feature
📍Reach UT Police via emergency call or text
📍Access Wellness resources
📍Maps and Parking and Transit resources
📍Important resources in the safety toolbox
📍Mobile Blue Light
Head to the link below for more details & to download⬇️ tiny.utk.edu/hyxRC

08/10/2026

Today, Chief Sean Patterson swore in Owen Jimenez as the newest member of our department. He will spend time on-boarding and training and attend a Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy.

Welcome to the University of Tennessee Police Department!