Category Archives: Emergency Preparedness
Tip of the Week: Active Shooter Response
It seems straight forward. RUN, HIDE, FIGHT. It isn’t. Research is clear that the stress of an emergency situation will negatively impact the […]
SEC Efforts to Improve Venue Security
Game-day security across the Southeastern Conference could be more consistent from stadium to stadium if an executive committee is successful. […]
Tip of the Week: Off-Campus Fire Safety
Looking forward to affordable freedom in off-campus digs? Make sure the price isn’t too high. 85% of campus-related fire deaths occur off-campus. Much […]
Tip of the Week: UT ALERT Problems
“I didn’t get the alert.” “It took over an hour.” “I got the email but not the text.” These are […]
Tip of the Week: Sharknado
You never know what Mother Nature may throw at you. The good news is, if you know what to do in case […]
Get Their Attention with Humor
FEMA, The Red Cross, and Emergency Managers are trying what advertisers have known for years: humor is more memorable than facts. Getting […]
Tip of the Week: Report Suspicious Activity
Many crimes are stopped before there is a victim by observant community members. If you see something out of the […]
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month
Today kicks off National Emergency Preparedness Month, a perfect time to visit safety.utk.edu to learn how to protect yourself in […]
UTPD Launches Anonymous Tip Service
If you witness a crime, have information about a potential crime, or witness suspicious activity you can now provide that […]
Dick Fischer Selected as Emergency Preparedness Coordinator of the Year
Over the last year, Dick Fischer has brought together an engaged team of people in the Kingston Pike Building for […]