UTC Police Department
About
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Police Department (UTCPD), a unit of the UTC Department of Police Safety (UTCDPS), is a full-serve law enforcement agency comprised of Police Officers, Security Officers, and Communications Officers. UTCPD Police Officers have the power to enforce all state laws, and the rules and regulations of the University, on all facilities and property owned, leased, or operated by the University, in addition to any public roads or rights-of-way that are contiguous to, within the perimeter of, or connect between the facilities, property, or interests of the University (T.C.A. § 49-7-118.).
UTCPD’s main objective is to provide a safe environment for students, employees, and visitors. UTCPD Police Officers perform a variety of tasks that include investigation of criminal activity, apprehension of criminals, accident and fire response, traffic enforcement, and security for special events. UTCPD also provides crime prevention programs such as bicycle and electronics registration, as well as educational programming to increase the safety of the community.
Values
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Police Department (UTCPD) is dedicated to providing professional, community-oriented law enforcement services and to maintaining a safe living, learning, and working environment for all students, employees, and visitors.
Dedication
To build positive relationships, address community needs, and maintain a safe living, learning, and working environment.
Justice
To be fair and impartial in all our interactions with the people we serve.
Integrity
To be moral, ethical and honest in our service and conduct, to foster and maintain public trust.
Accreditation
The UTC Police Department has been accredited by the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP) Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) program since 2019.