Campus Police
Campus Police
24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
Contact Us
Queen Washington Building
1120 37th Ave. N 37209
(615) 963-5171
On Campus & Have an Emergency?
CALL 615-963-5171 (instead of calling 911)
(5171 on campus phones)
We advise this to avoid any delays with service. A certified trained TSU police dispatcher will contact the necessary emergency services to assist you.
Our Mission
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.
Message from the Chief of Police
Logs & Reports
Informational Logs & Reports
2026 Annual Safety, Security, and Fire Report
Daily Crime Logs
October 2026
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Request a Copy of an Incident or Minor Accident Report
To request a copy of an incident or accident report, submit your request in writing to PoliceRecords@TNState.edu.
Please include the following information:
- Incident/Accident Number
- Your Full Name
- Date of the Incident/Accident
- Location of the Incident/Accident
- Officer’s Name, if known
- A copy of your current photo ID
- Your preferred method of receiving the report:
- In-person pickup
Please note: Failure to provide all requested information and documentation may delay the processing of your request and the timely receipt of your report.
Requests will be processed during normal Records Unit business hours.
Request a Student Background Check – (Law Enforcement Agencies Only)
The Tennessee State University Police Department conducts background checks for TSU students only.
Employee Background Checks:
The TSU Police Department does not conduct background checks for university employees. To request a background check for an employee, please contact TSU Human Resources (HR).
Student Background Check Requirements
All student background check requests must be submitted in writing by email to:
PoliceRecords@TState.edu
Please include the following information with your request:
- Student’s Full Name
- Student’s Date of Birth
- Student’s Social Security Number
- Requestor’s Name, Title, and Contact Information
- Agency/Organization for Which the Requestor Works
- Reason for the Background Check
- A Release of Information Form clearly signed by the student
Please note: Failure to provide all required information and a properly signed Release of Information Form may delay the processing of your request and the timely completion of the background check.
Requests will be processed during normal Records Unit business hours.