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Dewey Mullikin busy at work
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Sgt. Tipton assisting student
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PSO Worley communicates with student
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PSO Hughes gives safety information
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Traffic Control
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Orientation Lt. Orr and PSO Worley
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Campus Police Officers Sgt. Williams, PSO Babb, and PSO Worley presented with Unsung Hero Award
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Governers Highway Safety Award given to Cpl. T. Garland from Chief Cotrel
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Campus Police Off. Pullon, Sgt. Heishman, and Cpl. Patton
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Off. Wigand Providing Safety for Students
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Off. Mitchell directing traffic for University School
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Det. Powell
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Police Vehicles
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Off. Blevins assisting student
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University School Resoure Officer Hudson
Campus Police
The mission of the Department of Public Safety
To provide for the overall safety and security of the University community and its properties in order to maintain an environment as favorable to academic excellence as possible.
The East Tennessee State University Department of Public Safety is a professional law enforcement agency dedicated to the protection and security of East Tennessee State University and its diverse community.
To fulfill this mission we will:
- Deliver superior law enforcement services with integrity and pride
- Respect and safeguard the dignity and rights of all individuals
- Demonstrate respect toward the people we serve and one another to maintain an environment of trust
- Develop partnerships with all segments of our community through effective communication and collaboration
- Carefully select and maintain a well-trained, educated and professional staff
- Accept individual responsibility and accountability for our actions
The Public Safety Office is located at the main entrance of the campus on University Parkway.
The department is open 365 days per year and uses Public Safety Officers to patrol campus by automobile and on foot 24 hours per day. A 24-hour dispatch service is also maintained.
Report criminal actions, police emergencies, fire emergencies, and requests for ambulance service at 439-4480 or 911, or use emergency telephones placed across campus; or come to the Public Safety Office. The Public Safety office is located at the University Parkway entrance of the main campus.
