Public Safety

Vanderbilt University’s Office of Emergency Management will host its annual tabletop exercise on Thursday, Dec. 4, reinforcing the university’s ongoing commitment to campus safety and emergency preparedness. Read More

To accommodate the ESPN College GameDay broadcast, parking adjustments will be in place from now through Sunday, Oct. 26. Here’s what the Vanderbilt community should know.   Read More

With higher education leaders’ heightened attention to campus safety, Vanderbilt University Public Safety reminds all members of the Vanderbilt community about the importance of preparing for an active assailant situation. Taking time now to become familiar with Vanderbilt’s prevention strategies and response guidelines is a crucial step in keeping our campus safe. Read More

Vanderbilt University Police Department has provided its officers body-worn cameras, an industry best practice, to provide accurate reflections of university police officers’ interactions with Vanderbilt community members and others on campus. Read More

During the week of May 12-16, 2025, Vanderbilt University Public Safety will be rotating personnel through a series of functional preparedness and readiness activities at various locations across campus. Additionally, video crews will be recording educational materials to better prepare the VU community regarding campus active assailant response procedures. An increased police presence is expected during this timeframe.  Read More

As we head into the heart of severe weather season, it’s important for all Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff to understand how the university monitors weather threats—and what steps you should take to stay safe.  Read More

To help you make the best commute decision for your needs, the university has numerous resources to customize your commute plan. Learn more about next academic year’s parking rates and commute benefits. Read More

A series of three recently published studies have provided the first nationally comprehensive analysis of shootings by law enforcement officers that injured or killed people in the U.S. Led by Julie Ward, assistant professor of medicine, health, and so... Read More

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 More