University of Tennessee Police
| University of Tennessee Police Department | |
|---|---|
| UTPD Seal UTPD Seal | |
| Abbreviation | UTPD |
| Agency overview | |
| Employees | 54 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Tennessee, USA |
| Legal jurisdiction | State of Tennessee |
| Governing body | University of Tennessee |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Agency executive |
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| Facilities | |
| Patrol cars | Chevrolet and Ford cars, light trucks and SUVs |
| Website | |
| http://utpolice.utk.edu | |
The University of Tennessee Police Department (UTPD) is the body responsible for law enforcement on the campus and various properties of the University of Tennessee. Their tasks include traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, criminal apprehensions, public safety, motorist assistance and security at public events. All of the UTPD's 54 officers are fully sworn and commissioned law enforcement officials with full jurisdictional authority in the State of Tennessee for enforcing all local, state and federal laws, codes and ordinances. With the majority of activities taking place within the city limits of Knoxville, Tennessee, the UTPD has a close working relationship with the Knoxville Police Department.[1]
Rank Structure
| Title | Insignia |
|---|---|
| Chief of Police |  |
| Deputy Chief |  |
| Captain |  |
| Lieutenant |  |
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| Police Officer/Detective |
