Safety & Security
Police Tech is a safe campus community with a dedicated staff of professional law enforcement
and public safety personnel. University police are on campus 365 days a year, seven
days a week, 24 hours a day to support the safety and security of campus facilities.
Traffic and parking enforcement, safety trainings, emergency services, crime prevention
and community watch programs are housed with the university police department. Environmental Health & Safety Safe classrooms and university facilities are an important part of a rewarding and
productive college experience. Tech’s Office of Environmental Health and Safety is
dedicated to keeping the campus community safe through regular review and monitoring
of facilities, technical consultations and coordinating emergency response. The office
also oversees handling of hazardous materials, environmental management and injury
and illness prevention efforts. Campus Alert System Be informed. Be connected. Be safe. The university text alert system provides timely
communication and instruction in case of campus emergencies. Current students who
have given the university their cell phone numbers are automatically signed up to
receive alerts. Faculty, staff, parents, spouses and others interested in receiving
alerts can sign up as well. Title IX In support of a safe, equitable environment for students, faculty and staff, the university’s
Title IX coordinator oversees compliance with all aspects of the federal Title IX
law, which protects against sex discrimination, including sexual misconduct. The university
has a comprehensive policy which protects students and employees of the university
against sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and
stalking. Emergency Contacts Tech has a staff of law enforcement professionals on staff to help in case of emergency
and is fortunate to be located nearby Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Contact
information for other local agencies, the university's inclement weather policy and
avenues for reporting a safety concern are also available.
Dean of Students The Dean of Students at Tech provides programs and services to enrich the quality
of student life and establishes and enforces community standards pertaining to student
life in accordance with the university’s student conduct policy. The Dean of Students
also responds to concerns of students, faculty, staff, parents and the community related
to student life at Tech. Maps Use the interactive campus map to explore and find your way around the university
or take a look at the parking map to find parking close to where you’re headed on
campus. The parking map also highlights campus shuttle routes and current construction
zones. Emergency Telephone Poles Emergency phones are located around campus to offer a direct connection to the university
police department’s 24-hour emergency line. Using the phone will automatically let
police dispatchers know the caller’s area so that help can be dispatched as soon as
possible. These phones, which can be easily identified by their blue lights, should
be used for reporting crimes in progress, fires or to request immediate assistance
for life-threatening situations.
