The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service (IPS) takes the expertise of a statewide university to the communities of Tennessee by helping leaders in government, business and law enforcement solve real-world problems every day.
In fiscal year 2011, this assistance meant more than $1 billion of economic impact in Tennessee as local governments and industries increased revenue, won contracts or reduced operating costs.
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County governments are required by state statue to maintain jail facilities. The county jails serve to protect the citizens through the incarceration of dangerous criminals who are serving sentences or are awaiting trial. more...
On a cold, wintry day in Maryville, officers from area law enforcement agencies canvassed a vacant bank building for a shooting suspect. more...
The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (CIS) presented a successful Managing Economic Development training course at the UT Conference Center in Knoxville. more...
Service area representatives from cities participating in the Tennessee Municipal Benchmarking Project recently held the largest data review meeting in the project’s 10-year history. more...
A ride along with the Knoxville Police Department during her undergraduate years at The University of Tennessee Knoxville, has led to a semester-long internship at the UT Law Enforcement Innovation Center (LEIC) for Mickenzie Broyles. more...
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