August Washington

Vanderbilt Police Chief August Washington addressed the Capitol Hill press corps March 5 about Senate Bill 1241, which would strip VUPD of its police powers. (John Russell/Vanderbilt)

Slovis, Washington speak on behalf of VUPD at Legislative Plaza

Police Chief August Washington and Corey Slovis, chairman of emergency medicine, headed to Legislative Plaza to voice opposition to a bill in the Tennessee State Legislature that threatens the ability of the Vanderbilt Police Department to protect the campus.

VUPD opens new communications command center

The new 24-7 communications office will be available for emergency walk-up day or night.