Campus Safety
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AlertVU full-scale test scheduled for March 19 at 3 p.m.
AlertVU is used at Vanderbilt to alert all students, faculty and staff in the event of an emergency that poses an imminent threat or danger to the Vanderbilt community. Review and update your AlertVU information to ensure delivery to your preferred mobile phone or personal email Read MoreMar 14, 2024
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Expect increased police presence during emergency preparedness exercises in July, August
As a part of the campus-wide security review announced in June, Vanderbilt University Public Safety personnel will conduct a series of preparedness and readiness exercises from July 24 through Aug. 7 at the VUPS training facility at 115 28th Ave S. Read MoreJul 21, 2023
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VUPS committed to campus safety amid rise in national incidents of violence, civil unrest
To ensure Vanderbilt continues to be a welcoming environment and as safe as possible for all, Vanderbilt University Public Safety actively monitors for any potential threats to the campus and coordinates with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as needed to protect the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreApr 7, 2021
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VUPS offers safety tips for Vanderbilt community as time change approaches
As fall and the time change approaches, Vanderbilt University Public Safety reminds the Vanderbilt community to remain vigilant, whether traveling across campus or to other areas of Nashville, particularly as it begins to get darker earlier. Read MoreSep 16, 2020
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Crisis management panel talks campus safety at USAC meeting
VUPD Assistant Chief Rick Burr and a panel of Vanderbilt administrators trained in crisis management addressed the University Staff Advisory Council at its November meeting to discuss protests, demonstrations and other types of events that may lead to unrest on campus. Read MoreNov 22, 2017
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Responding to an active threat on campus: Know what to do
Being familiar with emergency response procedures for an active threat on campus is critical to the safety of campus community members and can enhance first responders’ ability to contain a threat. Read MoreDec 8, 2016
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Vanderbilt’s prohibition of guns on campus not changed by new state law
As a private institution, Vanderbilt University is not subject to a new state law that takes effect Friday, July 1, for public colleges and universities. Read MoreJun 28, 2016
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Efforts to enhance pedestrian safety at Vanderbilt continue
Campus safety and planning officials as well as representatives of Metro Nashville Public Works are proactively addressing pedestrian and traffic safety concerns at Vanderbilt. Read MoreJun 3, 2016
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VUPD launches SafeVU app
SafeVU is a personalized communication platform that links Vanderbilt community members to the VUPD communications center in the event they need either emergency or nonemergency assistance. Read MoreSep 25, 2015
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VUPD seeks community feedback
The Vanderbilt University Police Department is seeking feedback from the community members it serves as the department pursues re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Read MoreApr 21, 2015