Sergeant Sophie, a one-year-old Labrador Retriever, has joined the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Police Department as the campus’s first dedicated therapy K-9, beginning service November 3. Handler Corporal Aaron Bayer, along with Chief Sean O’Brien and EM Director Brett Fuchs, emphasize Sophie’s role in community engagement rather than law-enforcement—offering comfort to students, staff, victims…
UTC to implement new alert system after active shooting hoax
UTC is upgrading its campus emergency communications after a recent active-shooter hoax. WTVC The new alert system will “take over” campus screens, websites, social media, and broadcasting platforms—beyond just texts and emails—to deliver quicker and broader notifications. WTVC The hoax, attributed to a group called “Purgatory,” triggered the changes as UTC seeks stronger, multi-channel threat…
UTC Reinforces Commitment To Emergency Preparedness And Campus Safety Resources After Hoax Call
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) reaffirmed its dedication to campus safety and emergency preparedness following an August 21 hoax incident. Vice Chancellor Brent Goldberg praised the swift, coordinated response by UTC Police and other agencies. The university has reviewed the incident and emphasized its UTC‑ALERT notification system, automatic student enrollment, and optional family subscription.…
How law enforcement at UTC used AI technology when responding to a false active shooter call
UTC police and partner agencies used artificial intelligence technology during last week’s false active shooter report on campus. The university’s 900-camera security network includes about 200 units with Volt AI, which can detect weapons, fights, fires, and more. Director of Public Safety Brett Fuchs said the system showed no weapon before officers entered the library,…