Mission

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Department of Public Safety (DPS) is dedicated to maintaining a safe living, learning, and working environment for all students, employees, and visitors. Each member of the Department upholds the mission and values of the institution we serve, with the principles of respect, integrity, and civility defining all of our interactions with the UTC and Chattanooga community. The Department of Public Safety maintains thriving relationships with local, state, and federal partners in public safety, as well as strong, positive relationships with each of the representative groups within our community.

About the Department

The Department is comprised of three units, all of which are focused on the safety and well-being of our campus community: 

• UTC Police Department provides police (law enforcement), security, and emergency communications services for the UTC community.

• Office of Emergency Management and Threat Assessment plans, prevents, and responds to emergency situations impacting the UTC community, as well as monitors, assess, and prevents potential or actual threats to or by members of the University community. 

• Office of Environmental Health and Safety helps maintain a safe, healthy, and hazard-free environment by monitoring and maintaining all life safety systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with environmental rules and regulations, and individual and workplace safety.