The MISSION of TSU Police Department is to protect Students, Faculty, Staff and the Property owned, leased, or operated by the university. The department is provided its legal authority by Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C. A.) # 49-7-118 and the Tennessee Board of Regents Policy # 6:01:07:00. These codes emphasize the required training and parameters of law enforcement officers on university campuses in the state of Tennessee.

TSU Police Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are on campus and have an emergency, please contact TSU Police Department at 963-5171 ("5171" for on-campus phones) instead of 911. We advise this to avoid any delays with services. A certified trained TSU police dispatcher will contact the necessary emergency services to assist you.

TSU Police Department is located in the General Services Building, 3510 W. Heiman Street (between Ford Complex Apartments and the New Residence Center Apartments).

For Administrative Services call 963-5174, Parking Permits and Ticket Information 963-5165, and the Crime Prevention Program 963-2011.

CAMPUS CRIME ALERT

The Campus Crime Alert link above is TSU Police Department’s immediate warning system to notify the campus community concerning serious crimes that have occurred on campus. If you have information regarding any incidents reported on the Campus Crime Alert, please contact TSU Police Department immediately at 963-5171 or the Anonymous Tips Line at 963-5990.