VUPD investigating two indecent exposure incidents on campus

By Sam Zern, Editor in Chief

September 11, 2018

VUPD is currently investigating two separate indecent exposure incidents that occurred at Vanderbilt Place and 24th Ave. on Sept. 10 and Sept. 11. Students were alerted via a security notice sent on Tuesday afternoon, which also reminded them to remain alert and access resources like VUPD, Project Safe and the Title IX Office if needed.

The first incident, which occurred on Sept. 10 at 7:10 p.m., involved an individual in a vehicle described as a 30 to 40-year-old black male with short hair exposing himself to a student. The individual left campus in a dark colored SUV.

The second, on Sept. 11 at 10:50 a.m., involved an individual in a vehicle described as a young black male with short hair, a muscular build, wearing a light colored t-shirt and baggy athletic shorts exposing himself to a student. The individual left campus in a small blue vehicle.

VUPD is asking that anyone with information about either incident call the Vanderbilt University Police Department at (615) 322-2745 or Metro Nashville Police at (615) 862-8600.

The Vanderbilt Hustler will update this story as we learn more.

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Sam Zern, Former Managing Editor

Sam Zern ('20) has been a member of The Vanderbilt Hustler since her freshman year, first as a staff writer and shortly after as assistant campus editor. She went on to be campus editor and, later, editor in chief. In her senior year at Vanderbilt, Sam was managing editor and streamlined recruitment and training processes.

In her time as a member of the editorial board, she has prioritized diversity and breadth in coverage, wanting to make sure as much of Vanderbilt as possible is represented in the paper. Outside of The Hustler, she studies education policy and sociology and has worked as a journalist for local publications in Austin and Nashville. She plans to pursue a career in journalism (and will gladly take any and all advice!)

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Heather Gerken

5 years ago

By the way, what means are used for efficient security notices spreading in Vanderbilt Place in particular?