University of Tennessee Police Department

06/16/2026

This week, we continued with another installment of the University of Tennessee Police Department’s Citizen Academy. This academy has 9 participants made up of a variety of individuals from across the University of Tennessee-Knoxville Campus.

A wonderful evening, great classroom learning and our participants got to do a ride-along, practice proper handcuffing techniques, and learn about use of force as well as a patrol overview.

Keep on learning!

06/12/2026

Chief Sean Patterson and members of our department had a fantastic week getting to welcome new students and their families during Vol 103: On-Campus Experience breakout sessions.

Vol 103 is an optional one-day, on-campus experience that gives first-year students and their family the chance to connect with academic and campus life resources, see a residence hall, eat in Rocky Top Dining Hall, and connect with other new Vols and their families.

Welcome to Rocky Top!

06/11/2026

Members of our department had a wonderful time today at the Student Conduct & Community Standards Summer Staff Retreat! We even had the opportunity to witness some impressive pedal kart driving from our campus partners. We are grateful for the collaboration, camaraderie, and strong partnerships that continue to make our work so meaningful. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success!

06/09/2026

Cpl. Quirin and Officer Bruce along with K9 Holt spent time visiting with Charme Allen, District Attorney General - Knoxville, TN High School Job Shadow Program.

The High School Job Shadow program offers students a front-row seat to the prosecutor's role in the criminal justice system. Students who demonstrate a strong interest in a career in criminal justice are selected to participate in the program. The experience allows students the opportunity to engage with a variety of professionals and learn about topics ranging from shoplifting to homicide. They also observe court proceedings, including trials. An exciting incentive for students of the program is one-on-one time with prosecutors to discuss what they observed in the courtroom.

Keep up the great work class!

06/09/2026

This week, we continued with another installment of the University of Tennessee Police Department’s Citizen Academy. This academy has nine participants made up of a variety of individuals from across the University of Tennessee-Knoxville Campus.

A wonderful afternoon, great learning with a department overview and Civilian Response to Active Shooter sessions and some talented pedal car drivers!

06/08/2026

⛈️ Weather Update: A flash flood watch remains in effect for our area until 9 pm tonight. Use caution when traveling.

Scattered showers and storms capable of rain rates between 1 to 3 inches per hour are expected this afternoon and evening. With activity being slow moving, flash flooding is possible under the heaviest precipitation. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 9PM EDT.

06/05/2026

Congratulations to another member of the University of Tennessee Police Department for being recognized today during the East Tennessee Crisis Intervention Team Graduation Ceremony.

Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) are local initiatives designed to improve the way law enforcement and the community respond to people experiencing behavioral health crises. The collaboration between advocates, law enforcement and mental health systems have saved lives and foster links for people who need treatment and help.

Communications Officer Ashley Farmer

Congratulations to all the graduates.

06/02/2026

We’re excited to welcome nine participants representing a diverse cross-section of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville campus community to our UTPD Citizen’s Academy.

In this first session, our campus partners had the opportunity to hear from members of our command staff and Community Relations Unit and even got hands-on with a fingerprinting activity. They even got a demonstration from members of our K9 Unit.

We’re looking forward to the next installment and continuing to build strong connections through this engaging program!

05/30/2026

Congrats Lady Vols!! Keep it going!

that’s why we hang our hats in Tennessee.

05/28/2026

Wishing Tennessee Softball the very best as they take on Texas today in the Women's College World Series! Keep it going Lady Vols!!