- The Vanderbilt
Police Department administers the Vandy Vans escort system
at Vanderbilt University. The Vandy Vans escort system provides
vehicular escorts to designated locations on campus. The
service consists of vans that operate from 5:00 p.m. to
5:00 a.m. The vans follow three routes on campus.
The main route makes a continuous loop around
campus, taking approximately every 30 minutes, making
the following ten stops : Police
Headquarters, Lupton dormitory at Branscomb
Quad, 24th Avenue between Carmichael
Towers East and West, Kissam
Quad at Hemingway, Wesley Place
Garage, North Hall, the Blair School of Music, Highland
Quad at Morgan Circle, and McGugin Center.
The direct
route, which operates on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday,
stops at North Hall and Branscomb Quad.
Stops
were chosen based on; location, the accessibility of a
secure waiting area and student input. Signs, freestanding
or located on existing structures, identify each stop.
Walking
Escort Service
As a supplement to the Medical Center Shuttle
Service and Vandy Vans, VUPD provides walking
escorts to students, faculty, and staff walking
to and from any location on campus during the
nighttime hours. The telephone number to call
for a walking escort is 421-8888 (off campus)
or 1-8888 (on campus).
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We
encourage students to use the Vandy Van system as a way
to increase their personal safety as they traverse the campus
at night.
Since extensive evaluation of this program is necessary,
we welcome student comments on its effectiveness and level
of service. A Vandy Van comment/complaint form is avalable
for your convenience, OR comments/complaints
can be e-mailed to Captain
Andrew Atwood OR phoned
in to 322-2558.
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NUMBERS
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ON-CAMPUS
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OFF-CAMPUS
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Escort line |
1-8888
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421-8888
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VUPD dispatcher |
2-2745
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322-2745
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Emergency |
911
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421-1911
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