VUPD Archives
VUPD welcomes newest K-9 officers, Dyno and Brutus
Jun. 8, 2018—Vanderbilt University Police Department welcomed its two newest K-9 officers—Dyno, a yellow Lab/beagle mix, and Brutus, a chocolate Lab.
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.
SECURITY NOTICE: Sexual assault on campus
Apr. 23, 2018—On April 23, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was sexually assaulted by a male student in a campus residence hall on April 19, 2018.
Severe weather at Vanderbilt – do you know what to do?
Apr. 19, 2018—It's been 20 years since an F-3 tornado hit Nashville's urban core in April 1998, making this month a good time for students, faculty and staff to revisit Vanderbilt’s weather safety procedures.
SECURITY NOTICE: Sexual assault on campus
Apr. 17, 2018—On Monday, April 16, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was sexually assaulted by a male student in a campus residence hall on Wednesday, April 11.
SECURITY NOTICE: Sexual assault on campus
Feb. 23, 2018—On Feb. 23, 2018, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was sexually assaulted by a male student in a campus residence hall on Feb. 22, 2018.
SECURITY NOTICE: Aggravated robbery off campus
Feb. 15, 2018—On Feb. 14 at 8:18 p.m., the Metro Nashville Police Department and VUPD responded to a report of an aggravated robbery at 18th Avenue South and Horton Avenue.
SECURITY NOTICE: Sexual assault on campus
Jan. 19, 2018—On Jan. 19, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was the victim of a forcible fondling, involving inappropriate touching, in a campus residence hall on Jan. 16.
SECURITY NOTICE: Sexual assault on campus
Dec. 5, 2017—On Dec. 5, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was sexually assaulted by a male student in a campus residence hall on Dec. 2, 2017.
Crisis management panel talks campus safety at USAC meeting
Nov. 22, 2017—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.
VUPD designates area for safe exchange of items bought, sold online
Nov. 19, 2017—Vanderbilt University Police Department has designated an “Exchange Area” or “Safe Deal Zone” to provide a safe environment for Vanderbilt students, faculty and staff to trade legal new or used items bought or sold online through various apps.
SECURITY NOTICE: Sexual assault on campus
Oct. 23, 2017—On Oct. 23, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was sexually assaulted by a male student in a campus residence hall on Oct. 21, 2017.