Tennessee State University Parent Guide
Tennessee State University Police Department
The mission of the TSU Police Department is to protect Students, Faculty, Staff and the Property owned, leased, or operated by the university.
TSU Police Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are on campus and have an emergency, please contact TSU Police Department at (615) 963-5171 (“5171” for on-campus phones) instead of 911. We advise this to avoid any delays with services. A certified trained TSU police dispatcher will contact the necessary emergency services to assist you.
The department is provided its legal authority by Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C. A.) #49-7-118 and the Tennessee Board of Regents Policy #6:01:07:00. These codes emphasize the required training and parameters of law enforcement officers on university campuses in the state of Tennessee.
TSU Police Department is located in the General Services Building, 3510 W. Heiman Street (between Ford Complex Apartments and the New Residence Center Apartments).
Administrative Services - (615) 963-5174
Parking Permits and Ticket Information - (615) 963-5165
Crime Prevention Program - (615) 963-6601.
