One of the most frightening situations that can occur on a college campus is dealing with an active shooter. An active shooter is a person who is actively threatening lives or prepared to threaten lives in a populated  area. This program focuses on how to deal with a potential active shooter situation. The course gives information on past occurrences, warning signs, and what to do if a shooting occurs in your immediate area.

More information on Active Shooter Class and Drills

1 to 1.5 Hour(s) Class Only

30 Minutes for Drill (At a separate date/time)
*PowerPoint Presentation for the class: Computer and Projector/TV/Monitor needed

Alcohol use is prevalent on many college and university settings. High-risk behaviors associated with alcohol abuse and misuse impact all community members. This program addresses the dangers associated with excessive drinking and brings awareness to hazards of driving while impaired. This interactive course utilizes a Nintendo Wii as a driving simulator, as well as “drunk” goggles to imitate intoxication and drunk driving. We demonstrate the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests that Officers conduct to determine impairment during road-side testing. We also have Sum-It-Cups for measuring the different alcohol concentrations found in different types of alcoholic beverages.

1 to 1.5 Hour(s)

This program gives our officers a chance to meet formally, yet informally, with citizens to listen to their concerns, discuss duties as a cop and develop and reaffirm the community’s trust in law enforcement. This program is an open discussion format, and time is allotted for asking questions to better understand the police department’s mission.

45 Minutes to 1 Hour

UTPD will provide voluntary training concerning firearm safety and firearms on UT Campus. The classes will go over UT policies as well as the laws regarding carrying a handgun on campus property. The classes will be held at UTPD quarterly and are free to attend.

For more information and a schedule of upcoming classes click here.

45 Minutes to 1 Hour

*PowerPoint Presentation: Computer and Projector/TV/Monitor needed

Every fifteen seconds, a woman is battered in the US by her husband, boyfriend, or live-in partner. This course  focuses on the warning signs of domestic violence, relevant Tennessee  statistics, and available area resources.

1 Hour

The community interacts with police officers every day. Sometimes, through miscommunication, these interactions can have a negative community impact. This program will explain police officers roles, misconceptions of rights and abilities in many common situations (traffic stops, DUI stops, crime reports, etc.), and how to minimize potential negativity through effective communication. This program welcomes questions from the audience, as audience interactions are an essential part of the program.

1 Hour
*PowerPoint Presentation: Computer and Projector/TV/Monitor needed
This class is also available monthly at the conference center through HR K@TE for faculty and staff.

LiveSafe meets the need for a mobile solution to simplify communication with the university. Users have convenient access to campus resources and services without having to search the internet for them. Our demonstration will explain the features of the safety app and how to use it.

1 Hour
*AppleTV Presentation:Projector/TV/Monitor with HDMI needed

Theft of unsecured property is one of the biggest crimes seen on college campuses. Operation ID is a theft prevention program offered free of charge by the UTPD. This program involves keeping records of your personal properties serial number and a detailed description of the item, as well as applying a theft-deterrent sticker and or engraving your item with a unique, definable characteristic. Taking action in this way can help aid the recovery and return of lost or stolen items. To host an Operation ID we will need a table to place the forms preferably near an entrance.

1 to 2 Hours
*Table and chairs needed

If you just want to register your items and you do not want to host a tabling event click here.

No one is immune to crime; however, there is a way to greatly reduce your risk through proactive actions. The foundation of  this course focuses on risk reduction and risk awareness. This general seminar covers many safety topics, including sexual assault and rape prevention. Depending on the group composition, some practical self-defense moves may be incorporated.

1 Hour

Every  six minutes, a rape takes place in the US. The Rape Aggression Defense system is comprised of easy to learn, proven, effective physical tactics that may enable you to survive a violent encounter. This dynamic, hands-on program was designed for the average woman, beginning with awareness, risk reduction, avoidance, and overall prevention. Basic techniques are taught in an enjoyable format by certified instructors. This is a 12 hour class that is typically spaced over 3 days in 4 hour segments. You must be able to take all 12 hours to take the class.

12 Hours
*Women Only

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You are your best defense. This educational awareness, crime-victim prevention program encompasses strategies, techniques, options, and prevention. It will provide teenage and adult women with information that may reduce their risk of exposure to violence and introduces them to the physical aspects of self-defense.

1 to 1.5 Hour(s)
*Women Only

One in five women report being forced to have sexual intercourse at some point in their lives. This class offers information on rape awareness and prevention, and provides students with information regarding counseling availability. Discussions of awareness and avoidance are covered as well.

1 Hour

Fun, laid back group settings are a great time to meet new people and enjoy some of the independence that comes with college life; however, there are some dangers associated with large gatherings of people you may not know. This program addresses many of these potential dangers about college parties and gives participant safety tips for enjoying social settings in a college atmosphere.

45 Minutes to 1 Hour

We all use social media in our daily life. We like to post what we think, eat, and do. But how much information are we freely giving away about ourselves? In this program we show how easy it is to find information about ourselves on social media and the internet.

45 Minutes to 1 Hour
*PowerPoint Presentation: Computer and Projector/TV/Monitor needed

Spring Breakers tend to flock to popular destinations. Unfortunately, these areas become target-rich environments for criminals. This program is aimed at prevention by highlighting awareness to the potential dangers of spring break travel. The course will cover travel and personal safety, situational awareness, and will touch on alcohol and drug awareness.

45 Minutes to 1 Hour

Stop the Bleed continues to empower the general public to make a difference in a life-threatening emergency by teaching them the basic techniques of bleeding control. Learn more about this class at www.BleedingControl.org.

45 Minutes to 1 Hour

Along with the legal ramifications, abuse of illegal drugs can cause serious health dangers. This program discusses the dangers of drug abuse, as well as the abuse of prescription medication. The course also highlights the misconceptions students may have concerning drug use.

45 Minutes to 1 Hour

Nearly two million American workers report having been victims of workplace violence in the last year. This session covers information regarding the escalating problems of violence in the workplace, and characteristics of potentially violent individuals. Prevention and avoidance strategies will also be addressed.

1 Hour