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Official account of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Department of Public Safety (UTCDPS).

UTCDPS is comprised of three units: UTC Police Department, Office of Emergency Management & Threat Assessment, Office of Environmental Health & Safety.

10/31/2026

The UTC Dept of Public Safety, UTC Police Department, LIFE FORCE Air Medical, and Finley Stadium & First Horizon Pavilion teams were working behind the scenes to help keep Chattanooga Football players, fans, and visitors safe.

But the game wasn’t our only security operation! Before kickoff, our teams responded to an unexpected hostage situation involving a very uncooperative possum. 🦝 After a successful extraction, Chattanooga Police Department Officer Schwartz and UTC Police Department Officer Bobo safely escorted the little suspect to a more appropriate location. No injuries reported, and the suspect was released without charges. 😂

10/25/2026

What a great night at McKenzie Arena with LeanneMorganComedy, billygardellofficial, and Mike Goodwin! It was great to have them in the Roundhouse!

Behind the laughter and fun was a dedicated team working hard to help make sure the evening was safe and enjoyable for everyone.

A heartfelt thank-you to our UTC Dept of Public Safety, UTC Police Department, and LIFE FORCE Air Medical teams for all the behind-the-scenes work that went into supporting this event.

From coordinating and monitoring crowds, to managing traffic and staying ready to respond, our teams worked together to help make the show a safe and successful experience for everyone who attended.

10/10/2026

Rain and wind couldn’t keep Chattanooga Football from showing up!

UTC Dept of Public Safety, UTC Police Department, LIFE FORCE Air Medical, and Finley Stadium & First Horizon Pavilion were on hand to help keep our Mocs and fans safe throughout today’s game. We braved the weather together, and celebrated a UTC victory over Samford! 🏈 Go Mocs!

09/20/2026

🏈 Chattanooga Football win! We call that a successful shift.

While the Mocs were busy putting points on the board against Wofford, our UTC Dept of Public Safety, UTC Police Department, LIFE FORCE Air Medical, and Finley Stadium & First Horizon Pavilion teams were out providing safety, security, medical coverage, and operational support from warmups to the final whistle.

And thankfully, the biggest emergency of the night was figuring out how to celebrate a Mocs victory!

Great job by everyone who helped make game day safe, and congratulations to our Mocs!

09/19/2026

While you were watching the fireworks last night, we were watching everything else.

🚧 Roads? Checked.
👀 Crowds? Checked.
🚫 Restricted areas? Checked.
🚒 Emergency response? Ready.

Behind the scenes, the UTC Dept of Public Safety and UTC Police Department was working to help keep the UT Chattanooga community safe while everyone continued our celebration for 140 years of UTC.

You may not notice everything we do…and honestly, that’s kind of the point. 😉

We’ll let the fireworks take the spotlight this time.

Happy 140th Birthday, UTC! 💙💛

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the courage and sacrifice of those who responded, and recognize the countless acts of service that followed.

May we carry forward the spirit of compassion, courage, and service that brought people together in the days that followed.

Remember. Honor. Serve.

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09/09/2026

Public Safety Advisory: Off-Campus Vehicle Break-Ins

On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to the 1100 block of E. 10th Street for a reported vehicle break-in. At approximately 4:45 a.m., CPD was called back to the area, at which time numerous additional vehicles were found to have been burglarized.

This incident is actively under investigation by the Chattanooga Police Department.

If you have any information about this incident, please call the Chattanooga Police Department at (423) 698-2525 or the UTC Police Department at (423) 425-HELP/4357.

09/08/2026

Saturday was a tough loss for Chattanooga Football on the field, but the UTC Dept of Public Safety, UTC Police Department, and LIFE FORCE Air Medical teams were there all game long to help keep our Mocs community safe.

Win or lose, we’re proud to be there for our Mocs. .

09/02/2026

UTC Community:

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Advisory for the Chattanooga / Hamilton County area for Wednesday, September 2, 2026 from 1:00 PM through 8:00 PM. Hot temperatures and high humidity are expected, with the heat index values exceeding 105°F. This advisory may be extended through Friday as similar conditions are expected.

Please practice heat safety by staying hydrated, limiting time outdoors, and avoiding prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours. If you must be outdoors, wear lightweight clothing and take frequent breaks in the shade or an air-conditioned location. For more information or to view current conditions, visit weather.gov.

Message issued on 9/2/2026 at 1:00 PM

09/02/2026

Thanks to everyone who stopped by Chill with Public Safety today! Our community members enjoyed ice cream, activities, and the opportunity to meet members of UTC Dept of Public Safety and UTC Police Department while learning more about what we do to help keep our campus safe.

We’re always happy to connect with the UTC community, especially when there’s ice cream and K9s involved! 🍦🐾

Address

400 Palmetto Street
Chattanooga, TN
37403

Telephone

+14234254357

Website

http://utc.edu/dps

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