4. After obtaining complete information and command approval, officers shall then deliver the victim's information and photograph directly to Dispatch, who will submit the information and victim photograph directly to the Kentucky State Police. The Kentucky State Police will verify that alert criteria have been met and initiate the Amber Alert statewide and notify the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Intra-agency alerts will be made by Dispatch.
5. If the victim is located, an alert cancellation shall be immediately issued to local media and the Kentucky State Police.
6. The Kentucky State University Police Department will utilize every resource available to investigate and facilitate the safe return of all abducted people/children.

Whistleblower Protection & Anti-Retaliation

Kentucky State University is committed to protecting the safety, and, when appropriate, the identity of the person or persons reporting the crimes included in this report. Kentucky State University is committed to providing all members of the University community, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, vendors, and guests, with a safe and productive environment. If any member of the University community has a reason to believe or reasonably suspects that the University or any of its agents is acting contrary to any applicable federal, state or local laws or regulations, or contrary to any established University policy, he or she should feel welcome and encouraged to report such action or activity without fear of reprisal or retaliation. It is in the best interest of the University and the whole University community for this information to be brought forward immediately and dealt with promptly.

Employees: Any employee with reasonable suspicion of such illegal or improper activity should notify his/her immediate supervisor. If the complaint involves the immediate supervisor, the employee should contact his or her next higher level of supervisor and/or the Director of Human Resources. In addition to notification of supervisory personnel, any University employee with such a complaint may notify the President's office. For purposes of this policy, all faculty and staff are referred to as “employees.”

Students: Any student with reasonable suspicion of such illegal or improper activity should notify the Dean of Students. In addition to notification of the Dean of Students, any student with such a complaint may notify the President.