Sean O’Brien was officially sworn in as the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga police chief this past May. As associate vice chancellor for public safety and chief of police, he is tasked with keeping everyone on campus safe.
Training exercise prepares UTC Police and local emergency response teams
On Wednesday, July 31, emergency responders and volunteers from UTC, the city of Chattanooga and Hamilton County came to campus for an emergency training exercise. Hosted by the UTC Department of Public Safety, the exercise simulated an armed intruder scenario in Lupton Hall, allowing participants to practice their response procedures.
Sean O’Brien sworn in as UTC police chief
Sean O’Brien, a decorated police officer with 24 years of law enforcement experience, was sworn in as UTC associate vice chancellor for public safety and chief of police on Friday, May 10.
Sean O’Brien named UTC associate vice chancellor for public safety and police chief
Sean O’Brien, a decorated police officer with 24 years of law enforcement experience, has been selected as the new University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Safety and UTC Police Chief. O’Brien, who has worked for the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) since 2007, will join UTC effective May 1, 2024.