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Official account for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Police Department (UTCPD). This account is not monitored 24/7.

Call the UTCPD Communications Center at (423) 425-HELP/4357 or dial 911 for emergency assistance.

08/29/2026

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, at approximately 9:00 AM, the UTC Police Department received a report of a possible Sexual Exploitation incident. The victim, a UTC student, reported sharing intimate videos online with an individual they believed to be anonymous. That individual then threatened to release the videos unless the student paid them.

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

If you have experienced a similar incident and would like to report it, please contact the UTC Police Department at (423) 425-HELP/4357.

For additional information, please visit utc.edu/alert.

08/26/2026

Let’s look out for each other! 🚶🚙

Drivers: Slow down, stay alert, and watch for pedestrians at crosswalks.

Pedestrians: Use crosswalks, stay aware of your surroundings, and look before you cross.

Stay alert, look out for one another, and help keep our community safe.

08/24/2026

A new academic year is here, and UTCPD Chief K9 Gunny and Sgt Sophie are ready to welcome the Mocs back to campus! 🐾📚

Here’s to a safe, successful, and pawsome Fall 2026. Welcome back, Mocs!

08/13/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

UTC Police Department is warning our community about a scam involving callers impersonating the UTC Police Department.

This week, we received numerous reports of scammers claiming to be UTC Police Officers. The callers falsely stated that a student had been detained and demanded payment over the phone for the student’s release.

Remember:
• Hang up if you receive a suspicious call.
• Contact your student directly to verify their safety.
• UTCPD will never demand payment to release a student.
• Report suspicious calls to us by calling (423) 425-HELP/4357.

Scammers often create a sense of urgency to pressure victims into acting quickly. If something doesn’t seem right, pause, verify the information independently, and never provide personal, financial, or payment information.

Please help us protect our campus community by sharing this information with students, parents, families, and friends.

07/31/2026

This week, UTC Police Department officers put their driving skills to the test during our annual Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC), alongside our partners at the Collegedale Police Department.

EVOC prepares officers to safely respond when every second counts. This specialized training, required annually in Tennessee under the Vanessa K. Free Emergency Services Training Act of 2005, helps ensure officers can protect the community while reducing risks to everyone on the road.

A special thank you to Sgt. Abazid, Cpl. Dockery, and Collegedale Officer Saxe for leading this year’s training and helping our officers stay prepared. 🚔

07/18/2026

This week, we were reminded how fortunate we are to have such incredible community partners.

A sincere thank you to Mission BBQ Chattanooga for generously donating lunch for our personnel. Their kindness and support mean a great deal, and we’re grateful for businesses that invest in the people who serve our campus every day.

Thank you for your generosity and for supporting the UTC Department of Public Safety and the UTC Police Department family!

07/17/2026

This week, we proudly recognized several members of the UTC Police Department family as they reached an important milestone in their law enforcement careers through promotion.

Promoted to Sergeant
• Aaron Bayer
• Ross Brenza
• Benjamin Chassen
• Jeffrey Muzyn

Promoted to Corporal
• Ellen Centers
• Ginger Dockery
• Corey Ward

These promotions reflect dedicated service, proven leadership, and an unwavering commitment to protecting and serving The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga community.

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding officers on this well-earned achievement. We are grateful for their dedication, proud of what they have accomplished, and confident they will continue to serve our campus community with integrity, professionalism, and leadership for years to come. 👏💙💛

07/09/2026

Giving back to our community, one bike at a time. 🚲

In June, donated 19 unclaimed bicycles to . Rather than allowing these bicycles to go unused, White Oak Bicycle Co-op will refurbish as many as possible and provide them to children for recreation and to adults who need reliable transportation.

This partnership is already making a difference. On June 19th, a student had their bicycle stolen. While our officers identified the suspect, their bicycle could not be recovered. Through our partnership, White Oak Bicycle Co-op is working with us to provide the student with a refurbished bicycle so they can get back on the road.

We’re grateful for community partners like , whose work helps reduce waste and supports those in need!

Address

400 Palmetto Street
Chattanooga, TN
37403

Telephone

+14234254357

Website

http://www.utc.edu/police, http://www.utc.edu/public-safety

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