Safety & Services

ETSU Police Department

Services

Need help on campus? See below the services that we offer and how we can assist you!

Accident Report

To request a copy of your accident report, please fill out our record request form. You will need the case/incident number provided at the time of the accident.

Dead Battery

Call us at (423) 439-4480 to tell us about the issue and share your vehicle location. We will bring our battery charging box to get you on your way.

Locked Out

Call us at (423) 439-4480 to let us know your location and we will assist in opening your vehicle.

Fingerprinting

Fingerprinting is available for individuals who require it for ETSU job positions. It is available at the Police Department on Monday's 8 am-9 am & Wednesday's 1 pm-2 pm.
If you need to schedule an appointment outside these times, please call (423) 439-5337or fill out a scheduling request form.

Lost & Found

For those who have lost an item, please come by the Police Department to see if your missing item has been turned in. If you have found an item on campus, please bring it to the Police Department. When you bring the item in be prepared to answer a few questions, such as, where the item was located when found. We appreciate your help in getting these items back to their owners.

Safety Escort

During the Fall & Spring Semesters, you may contact the Johnson City Transit campus shuttle, Bucshot, which is available from 8 pm to Midnight Monday-Friday.
Phone: (423) 914-5940
Bucshot Service Info

All other times please call (423) 439-4480 for an escort from the ETSU Police Department.

Sgt. Pepper

Sgt. Pepper loves being there to support ETSU's community! If you are interested in having Sgt. Pullon and Pepper visit your event, please fill out this form with more details to add it to their event calendar.

Operation Identification

Keep your personal property safe, such as bicycles, laptops, phones, etc. by registering your items in our theft prevention program. Learn more here.

Emergency Awareness

Familiarizing yourself with the plans and resources available on campus is beneficial to your safety. Check out the ETSU Safety page to learn about emergency preparedness and planning in case of medical emergencies, severe weather, and more.

Emergency Phones on Campus

There are emergency phones located throughout campus to easily connect you directly to the ETSU Police Department by simply pushing the red button. The map below uses blue dots to indicate the emergency phone locations.

Note: To close the left-side panel, click on the info icon.

ETSU Safety on Mobile Devices

Stay safe and up-to-date using your mobile device!

ETSU Safe App

Download the ETSU app from the App Store of Google Play
The app offers services and information:
- Report a tip to ETSU Police Department
- Friend Walk - share live location directly with a chosen contact
- Access to emergency plans for natural disasters, fire safety, active shooter, etcs.
- Provide the location when an emergency call is placed through the app
- Receive push notifications for emergency messages
  (Push notifications must be allowed & on within the phone settings for the app)

Subscribe to Emergency Text Alerts

Text ETSU to 237233 to enroll in receiving emergency text alerts
(Standard message and data rates may apply)
You may text STOP to 237233 to cancel messages at any time

Additional Safety Resources

ETSU Campus

Student Affairs
Counseling Center
Housing Department
Parking Services
Campus Maps

Regional Safety Links

Johnson City Bureau of Police
Bristol (TN) Police Department
Bristol (VA) Police Department
Kingsport Police Department
Knox County Sheriff's Office
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Washington County Sheriff's Department
Carter County Sheriff's Department
Unicoi County Sheriff's Department
Sex Offender Registry

Other Tennessee University
Police Departments

Austin Peay State University
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Vanderbilt University