Students, faculty, staff, community members, and guests are encouraged to report all crimes and public safety-related incidents to Kentucky State University Police and Public Safety Department in a timely manner. Quick reporting aids in providing accurate and timely warning notices to the community when appropriate, and to ensure inclusion in the annual crime statistics. In the event of a serious incident which may pose an on-going threat to members of the Kentucky State University community, a Public Safety notice is sent to all students, faculty, staff members and guests who are enrolled in the Omnilert notification system.

The University Police Dispatchers will compose and broadcast the crime bulletins while working in conjunction with the Division of Brand Identity and University Relations department to disseminate the information to the community in a manner that is timely. The University Police Department will withhold the name and any other personal identifying information of any victim due to confidentiality policies.

Crime Bulletins are distributed via blast email, text messaging or voice messaging to all students, faculty, and staff, guests, or whoever is subscribed to the Omnilert notification system. The report shall be made in a manner that aids the prevention of similar crimes. Anyone with information warranting a timely warning should report the circumstances to the University Police Department, by phone (502-597-6878) or in person at the University Police office the Exum Center, 400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601. The University Police Department determines the appropriate segment of the community to notify based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location of incident and the nature of the incident.

Public Safety notices are usually distributed for the following Uniform Crime Reporting Program (UCR/National Incident Base Reporting System (NIBRS) classifications: arson, criminal homicide, and robbery. Incidents of aggravated assault and sex offenses are considered on a case by case basis, depending on the case and whether there is a continuing threat to the campus community. Public Safety notices may also be issued for other crime classifications and public safety notifications as deemed necessary.