Vanderbilt University Public Safety
Public comments welcome at VUPS accreditation visit June 5
May. 28, 2019—An assessment team from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. will visit campus to examine all aspects of Vanderbilt University Public Safety’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services. As part of the assessment, agency personnel and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session on Wednesday, June 5, at 5 p.m.
Learn to use electric scooters safely at free VU class April 27
Apr. 23, 2019—Whether you’re a beginner or experienced scooter rider, do your part to keep the Vanderbilt campus safe by participating in a free class taught by Vanderbilt University Public Safety. All participants will receive a $5 ridership credit from Gotcha scooters to use following the class.
VU, VUMC phone service temporarily unavailable Feb. 3
Jan. 22, 2019—Vanderbilt IT will upgrade the telephone system on Sunday, Feb. 3, at 4 a.m. The upgrade will take approximately one hour to complete. During this time, the telephone system will be unavailable.
VUPS offers tips to keep your holidays safe
Dec. 16, 2018—Vanderbilt University Public Safety would like to wish everyone a safe and joyful holiday season by recommending the following security and safety tips.
Vanderbilt Public Safety seeks community feedback
Nov. 26, 2018—Vanderbilt University Public Safety is requesting participation in a short survey that will allow the community to provide feedback about safety enhancements, programming, ideas for further improvements and safety concerns.
Test of outdoor warning system scheduled for Oct. 6
Sep. 28, 2018—A full-scale test will take place on Saturday, Oct. 6, at noon to coincide with Metro’s monthly siren test.
Campus community can ride Metro’s upgraded ‘WeGo’ buses for free
Sep. 13, 2018—Vanderbilt Parking Services reminds all full-time faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students that they are eligible to ride to and from campus on Metro’s new "WeGo" buses for free through Vanderbilt’s Easy Ride program.
AlertVU test scheduled for Sept. 18
Sep. 11, 2018—Vanderbilt University Public Safety will conduct a test of the AlertVU emergency notification system on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m.
Download VandySafe, upgraded safety app from VUPD
Aug. 29, 2018—SafeVU has been upgraded and renamed VandySafe. Features include emergency calling, reporting, services and guides, improved aesthetics and more.
SafeVU is getting an upgrade; new app available July 1
May. 21, 2018—The existing SafeVU app will expire on June 30. The new-and-improved app will be available on July 1 and will require existing SafeVU users to delete the old app and download the new one.
Register now for free VU Public Safety teen driving awareness course June 2
Apr. 26, 2018—Vanderbilt University Public Safety is teaming up with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s Injury Prevention Program and Metro Nashville Police to offer a free Teen Driver Awareness Program at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks.
Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion recognizes staff service
Apr. 13, 2018—The Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion hosted receptions April 6 recognizing Vanderbilt University’s Plant Operations, Public Safety and Printing Services staff in appreciation of their work throughout the year.