Tag: Campus Police

Campus Police Partners with FBI, NNSA for City-Wide Terrorism Response Exercise

Written by Christopher Green

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Public Service

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Campus Police Department, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United States Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), recently conducted a critical tabletop exercise focusing on terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The exercise, dubbed “Bluff City Thunder,” was a part… Read More

UTHSC Campus Police Department to Participate in “Booze It and Lose It” Traffic Safety Campaign

Written by Amber Carter

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Public Service

The Campus Police Department at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) for its “Booze It and Lose It” campaign through September 6, surrounding the Labor Day holiday. This initiative coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization to… Read More

UTHSC Campus Police Participating in National “Click It or Ticket” Campaign

Written by Amber Carter

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Public Service

The Campus Police Department at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is among the participating agencies across the state that are strictly enforcing seat belt wearing as a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) nationwide “Click It or Ticket” mobilization through June 6. Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking… Read More

UTHSC Campus Police Department Joining Nationwide Click It or Ticket Mobilization To Enforce Seat Belt Use

Written by Amber Carter

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Public Service

The UTHSC Campus Police Department  is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to remind motorists to “Click It or Ticket” as the Thansgiving holiday approaches. From November 16-29, participating agencies across the state will increase seat belt enforcement as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) nationwide mobilization. This is the… Read More

Campus Police Dialogue About Current Work Climate Through Training Exercise

Written by Amber Carter

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Public Service

  The Campus Police Department at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center held a training exercise Monday to address and reflect on the current climate for law enforcement in America. The training objective was to enhance awareness for cultural diversity, sensitivity toward the concerns of the community, and to see through the lens of… Read More

UTHSC Campus Police Department Receives Accreditation Through Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation Program

Written by Amber Carter

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Public Service

The Campus Police Department at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has received accreditation through the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) program. The accreditation, which is valid for four years, is awarded to law enforcement agencies that have provided exemplary service to their communities. In order to maintain good standing, agencies must maintain compliance… Read More

Campus Police and Parking Services Remain Committed to Safety of Medical District

Written by Amber Carter

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Public Service

While faculty, staff, and students work remotely for the most part, the Campus Police Department and Parking Services at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center remain committed to keeping the campus secure and safe. “As this nation, and more specifically this county, battle this pandemic, we at UTHSC Police must do our part to… Read More

UTHSC Ranks 12th in Campus Safety by National Campus Safety Summit

Written by Amber Carter

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Public Service

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center ranks No. 12 on the new Safe Campus Top 25 list released by the National Campus Safety Summit, the largest campus safety conference in the nation. Other universities receiving recognition include California State University, Fullerton; Furman University; and the University of Houston. The campus police departments at the… Read More