VUPD

On Jan. 31, 2022, VUPD was notified by a Campus Security Authority of three separate incidents in which female students reported they were groped by an unknown male in the area between and around 25th Avenue Garage/Highland Quad/Mayfield/West Garage. Read More

On Dec. 8, 2021, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was sexually assaulted by a male student in a residence hall on Dec. 6, 2021. Read More

As the holiday season approaches, VUPD is reminding the Vanderbilt community to be vigilant in protecting yourself and your belongings to aid in crime prevention. Read More

On Nov. 11, 2021, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was sexually assaulted by a male acquaintance in a residence hall on Nov. 5, 2021. Read More

On Nov. 2 at 6:40 p.m., VUPD received a report that a vehicle was missing from Lot 77 on 18th Avenue South. Read More

On Nov. 1, 2021, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was sexually assaulted by a male student in a residence hall during the early morning hours of Oct. 31, 2021. Read More

On Oct. 23 VUPD was notified by VUMC personnel that a VU student checked into the emergency department and reported she was sexually assaulted during the night in her campus residence hall room. Read More

Vanderbilt University Public Safety is warning the Vanderbilt community of a recent scam involving smart phone cash apps. Read More

On Sept. 20, 2021, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was recently sexually assaulted by a male student in a campus residence hall. Read More

Vanderbilt University publishes an annual report to provide information on security-related services offered by the university. The 2021 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report will be available by Sept. 24. Read More

On Sept. 11, 2021, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was sexually assaulted by a male student during the morning in a residence hall. Read More

On Sept. 9, 2021, a Campus Security Authority reported the following two separate incidents to VUPD that are not believed to be related. Read More

On Aug. 28, 2021, VUPD received a report from a Campus Security Authority that a female student was sexually assaulted by a male student during the evening hours of Aug. 27, 2021, in a residence hall. Read More

Vanderbilt University Police Department has received a report from the Metro Nashville Police Department of a sexual assault of a non-affiliated female victim that occurred on May 20, 2021, at approximately 9 p.m. Read More

Vanderbilt University Police Department received a report of possible gun shots at the Holiday Inn on West End Avenue at approximately 1:34 p.m. on Monday, May 10. VUPD personnel arrived at 1:36 p.m. along with Metro Police and Metro Fire Department. On arrival, there was no immediate indication of any crime having occurred, nor any victim. However, VUPD continues to investigate. Read More

On Thursday, May 6, at 5:58 p.m., Metro Nashville Police responded to a shooting in close proximity to campus, involving a victim not affiliated with Vanderbilt. Read More

Vanderbilt’s prohibition of guns on campus will remain in effect following the passage of a new state law that allows for both open and concealed carrying of handguns for people 21 and older without a permit as well as for military members ages 18 to 20. The university prohibits anyone other than on-duty police officers from possessing firearms on campus. Read More

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 More

On Sunday, April 4, VUPD received a report from a VU student who stated that she was a victim of an attempted kidnapping. Read More

On Tuesday, March 30, VUPD was made aware that earlier in the day, Belmont University’s Office of Campus Security received a report from a Belmont student walking in the Edgehill Village area who experienced an attempted kidnapping. Read More