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Safety on the TSU campus is certainly not its greatest attribute. On the positive, it is slowly but surely getting better each year. Recently, TSU has beefed up security by bringing on Nashville Metro Police officers who patrol the campus on a regular basis. There are several security officers who patrol the campus throughout the day, but unfortunately, they are not as prominent at night. Each of the dorms has a booth where a security officer is supposed to check IDs, but you only see someone working there once in a blue moon. Most of the time, someone can drive onto the campus with no questions asked. Generally, though, students have mixed emotions about security. During the day, there isn’t much concern about safety, but you better make sure you keep a hand on your textbooks at all times. Security officers will actually advise you to never lay your books down unless you want them “to grow legs and walk off.” Students always keep their dorm rooms and cars locked up, because each student is responsible for their own belongings, and theft is a major issue at TSU. Recently, more serious crimes have happened from robbery, identity theft, and murder. Off campus, it is entirely different.

The surrounding area is in poverty, so it is best to not travel alone, especially after dark. Nashville Police never seem to be around when you need them, but if you go five miles over the speed limit, they will be right on your tail. Off campus, driving is definitely a problem because Nashville drivers are awful! So when out driving, take caution and never ride too close, because people will slam on their breaks at the sight of a single drop of rain.

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Anxious4Education

'15

Business Administration and Management

5.0

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Always in the Know

Our campus is located in an area where crime happens frequently, yet we are always informed by email, text, or the best form, word of mouth. Our campus police are friendly, yet strict. They have buckled down as the years have passed gating in certain areas of campus, not allowing anyone to pass through. These officers are working extremely hard and in harsh weather conditions to ensure our safety on campus. Of course, we can not be protected from every possible crime or harm someone may cause, but they ensure our safety and as a Tennessee State University Student, I can say, I feel safe.

Feb 04, 2012

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schambers

'14

Registered Nursing (RN)

2.3

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What Security!!!

I don't really feel very safe on the campus of Tennessee State University. With all the car break-ins and robberies on campus, it's good to have a buddy to walk with around campus after a certain time of day. The campus is open to all of the locals that have no reason to be there. Security is only helpful if someone is trying to driver on campus but it doesn't cover the people that can just walk between the buildings.

Jan 09, 2012

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aharrison235

'15

Health Care Management

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Safe Environment

Campus police are strict. To get to certain places on campus you have to have specific and valid reason to go, especially late at night. Most of the time you feel safe on campus at night, because there is always a security gaurd or police officer around, and if not there are students still outside hanging around.

Oct 24, 2011

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