VUPD
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VUPD chief assists local university with campus safety plan
With plans to draw on August Washinton’s more than 30 years of experience in college law enforcement, Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover has enlisted Vanderbilt’s associate vice chancellor and police chief to assist TSU in further developing its campus safety enhancement plan. Read MoreDec 2, 2015
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VUPD earns accreditation from CALEA for third time
The Vanderbilt University Police Department has been awarded accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. for the third time. CALEA accreditation serves as the international gold standard for public safety agencies. Read MoreDec 2, 2015
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AlertVU: All clear; no robbery at East Garage
Nov. 18 11:36 p.m.: After further investigation, and review of video evidence, VUPD has determined that the alleged robbery in Medical Center East Garage did not occur. Resume normal activity but stay vigilant and use standard safety precautions. Nov. 18 10:28 p.m.: Officers are on scene. They are actively investigating the possible… Read MoreNov 18, 2015
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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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SECURITY NOTICE: Robbery on campus
On the evening of Nov. 16, the Vanderbilt University Police Department was notified of an armed robbery that occurred on Jess Neely Drive outside of the football stadium. Read MoreNov 17, 2015
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SECURITY NOTICE: Sexual assault reported
An incident of sexual assault was reported to a Campus Security Authority on Nov. 5. Read MoreNov 5, 2015
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SECURITY NOTICE: Sexual assault on campus
An incident of sexual assault was reported to a Campus Security Authority on Nov. 1. Read MoreNov 2, 2015
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SECURITY NOTICE: Two incidents of sexual assault reported
Two incidents of Sexual Assault were reported to Campus Security Authorities (CSA) this past week. Read MoreOct 29, 2015
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SECURITY NOTICE: Attempted robbery off campus
On Oct. 13, the Vanderbilt University Police Department was notified by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department of an attempted robbery that occurred earlier in the afternoon off campus in the area of 24th Avenue North and Elliston Place. Read MoreOct 14, 2015
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SECURITY NOTICE: Robbery off campus
On Oct. 12, the Vanderbilt University Police Department was notified by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department of a robbery that occurred in the early evening off campus near Centennial Park and the intersection of 25th Avenue North and Brandau Place. Read MoreOct 13, 2015
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SECURITY NOTICE: Sexual assault on campus
A female student reported to a Campus Security Authority that on Oct. 3 she was sexually assaulted by a male student acquaintance. Read MoreOct 7, 2015
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VUPD launches SafeVU app
SafeVU is a personalized communication platform that links Vanderbilt community members to the VUPD communications center in the event they need either emergency or nonemergency assistance. Read MoreSep 25, 2015
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UPDATE: Suspect arrested for parking garage robbery/car jacking
UPDATE 10/2/15: The suspect involved in the Sept. 25 robbery/car jacking in a Vanderbilt University Medical Center parking garage has been identified and was arrested this morning in Murfreesboro. Original post: On the morning of Sept. 25, an individual was approached in the Vanderbilt University Medical Center… Read MoreSep 25, 2015
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Annual report on crime statistics, security and fire safety available Oct. 1
The annual report provides information on security-related services offered by the university. Read MoreSep 24, 2015
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SECURITY NOTICE: Robbery off campus
On Aug. 28 at 9:04 p.m., a Vanderbilt student walking along Broadway near the Center Building was approached by a male person who verbally threatened her and told her to give him her purse. Read MoreAug 29, 2015
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Children’s Hospital event leads to traffic changes Sept. 1–2
Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt will kick off the construction phase of the “Growing to New Heights” campaign to expand the Children’s Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Please make note of the following road closures and changes to traffic. Read MoreAug 27, 2015
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UPDATE: Suspect arrested in aggravated assault on campus
This morning, after being counseled on a work-related issue, an employee chased his supervisor with a kitchen knife in the dining area of College Halls, then left the building and was seen driving away from campus. Read MoreAug 27, 2015
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Washington named police chief of the year for Middle Tennessee
August Washington, associate vice chancellor and chief of the Vanderbilt University Police Department, has been named Middle Tennessee Chief of the Year by the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police. Read MoreAug 24, 2015
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Security Notice: Sexual assault suspect arrested
The suspect accused of sexually assaulting a woman outside a Vanderbilt building on Saturday afternoon is now under arrest and in jail. Read MoreJul 12, 2015
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Vanderbilt University Police Department seeks community feedback July 14
A July 14 public forum is one of the final steps in Vanderbilt University Police Department’s effort to become the first university police agency in the state to be granted Gold Standard national accreditation. Read MoreJul 2, 2015