Tel. 865.974.3114
Following up with the
complainant
The complainant will be advised of the
supervisor's findings.
Our officers and employees strive to build a
relationship of
mutual trust and
respect with the
Community we
serve. We are
proud of offi-
cers and em-
ployees. Chief
Washington and our staff are always glad to
hear someone compliment an employee or
the department.
It is simple thing to do and there are several
ways to make the compliment.
1. Thank the employee personally
verbally or by mail.
2. Ask to speak to the employees supervi-
sor or any supervisor.
3. Email Chief Washington at
awashington@utk.edu
4. Call Chief Washington’s Office at
865.974.6631.
5. Email the department at
utpolice@utk.edu
6. Mail Chief Washington a letter.
The employee will be made aware of the
compliment and a notation made in their
personnel file.
How to Compliment an UTPD
Employee or the Department
How to Make a
Complaint or
Compliment an
UTPD Employee
Phone: 865.974.3114
Fax: 865.974.4072
E-mail: utpolice@utk.edu
Univ. of Tennessee Police
1101 Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37996-1940
Enforcement Through Cooperation
Complainant responsibilities
The University of Tennessee Po-
lice Department views all allega-
tions of impropriety against its
police personnel seriously and
actively conducts an investiga-
tion on employee miscon-
duct. For this reason, the com-
plainant must ensure that their
complaint is based on fact.
False reporting in an attempt to
unjustly discipline or defame po-
lice personnel or to place their
employment in jeopardy can re-
sult in criminal charges or civil
suit by the employee involved.
How can a complaint be filed?
Complaints can be filed in sev-
eral ways:
1. Contact the supervisor of the
police employee involved. The
telephone number for making a
complaint is (865) 974-3114.
2. In person at The University of
Tennessee Police Department; or
by picking up a copy of a com-
plaint form, filling it out, and