Retired UT Police Department K9 Bira passed away on Thursday, October 22. She was 8.

UT Police Department Officer Kyle Botica was off duty and on his way to run errands the afternoon of October 21 when he drove past a burning camper trailer on Interstate 40 west near Pellissippi Parkway. His quick action to render aid to a man who collapsed saved his life.

The UT Police Department has been investigating a rash of motor vehicle thefts and burglaries on campus over the last two weeks. UT Police is offering these tips to help prevent vehicle thefts and burglaries.

Today is National Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the ratification of the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote. We want to take the opportunity to recognize the women leaders of the UT Police Department for their dedication and service to UTPD and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

CAK senior Carson Welch spent her summer making baby blankets that will shelter newborns who have been surrendered in Knox County. Welch recently donated two—a pink and blue blanket—to the UT Police Department. UTPD is one of 45 facilities in Knox County that is designated as a Safe Haven, a location where a mother may surrender an unharmed newborn.

UTPD Assistant Chief Sean Patterson and his wife Anaida today were reunited with Joseph, the one-year-old baby they saved from choking on Highway 321. Blount County Sheriff James Berrong gave the Pattersons official commendations for their quick action.