VUPD
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Everything you need to know about health and well-being support at Vanderbilt
Are you searching for health and well-being resources for yourself or another Vanderbilt student? Vanderbilt staff are ready to provide you with support and care. Read MoreAug 21, 2025
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VUPD officers to begin wearing body-worn cameras
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 MoreMay 15, 2025
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Annual report on security and fire safety available by Oct. 1
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information related to university-wide security and safety, including related policies, procedures and crime statistics. An online version of the report is on the Vanderbilt University Police Department website, or a paper copy may be obtained from the department at 2800 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37212. Read MoreSep 27, 2024
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You at VU: sexual violence prevention and education resources
All new students who have enrolled at Vanderbilt are required to complete sexual violence prevention training through Project Safe, Title IX and Vanderbilt University Public Safety. There also are online resources to help members of the Vanderbilt University community understand Title IX, the Clery Act and more. Read MoreNov 13, 2023
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Security Notice – Motor vehicle thefts and break-ins
VUPS is issuing this Security Notice to update the Vanderbilt community on additional details regarding the incident that initiated the AlertVU notification on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Read MoreOct 16, 2023
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Vanderbilt Recovery Support provides resources for campus community
VRS is set to host a sober tailgate and football watch party on Oct. 14. The program also connects students who are in recovery from addiction with resources such as individual coaching, social events, campus-wide prevention programming, and fentanyl testing strip and NARCAN distribution. Read MoreOct 11, 2023
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Statement on flyers containing racist and homophobic language found on campus printers
VUPD is investigating reports of flyers containing offensive language discovered on printers in some locations on campus. Read MoreDec 3, 2018
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The people of the Vanderbilt University Police Department: Lt. Oliver
It’s Homecoming Week and all of Vanderbilt is busy preparing for the weekend’s events. One of the main draws is the football game against Tennessee State University. But it’s more than just a three hour athletic event with all of the coordination takes place, especially from the police department. However,… Read MoreNov 14, 2016
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Memorial service offers chance for sharing, reflection
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) held a Memorial Service for Recent Victims of Violence in America and the World on Wednesday to give faculty, staff and students an opportunity to reflect and share their thoughts and feelings about recent national events that have resulted in violent and senseless deaths. Read MoreJul 21, 2016
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Additional officers bolster VUPD’s presence, VUMC’s security
With approximately 10 million square feet of building space, along with acres of land outside its hospitals, clinics and research facilities, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is an enormous maze of hallways and busy streets that are frequented by millions each year. Read MoreJun 16, 2016
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Nov. 17 incident at Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center
On Nov. 17, VUPD investigated a report that a bag of feces was found on the steps of the Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center. The investigation found the bag was inadvertently left by an individual with a service dog who was authorized to be in the building who could… Read MoreNov 17, 2015
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Vanderbilt provost condemns vandalism at fraternity house
In a message to the Vanderbilt University community March 16, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan Wente condemned vandalism at a fraternity house over the weekend and pledged that the matter would be fully investigated. Read MoreMar 17, 2015
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All the Right Moves
VUPD’s self-defense class empowers women to protect themselves Participants in the R.A.D. class wear protective gear while learning self-defense techniques. (John Russell/Vanderbilt) “Block! Snap-kick! Strike! Ready!” The commands are shouted and the moves are executed with swift precision. This isn’t a room full of black belts – it’s the… Read MoreApr 5, 2012
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Outdoor warning sirens to be tested April 2
The monthly test of the Vanderbilt Outdoor warning sirens is scheduled for Saturday April 2, 2011, immediately following the test of the Metro sirens at noon. The Metro sirens are tested on the first Saturday of each month. The Vanderbilt University Sirens are tested immediately following the test of the Davidson County Sirens to… Read MoreMar 31, 2011