University Safety and Security Affairs
The University Safety and Security Affairs Department is committed to creating an environment in which learning, living, research, and teaching may flourish. The Department holds steadfast in which learning, living, research, and teaching may flourish. The Department holds steadfast in promoting a positive community environment while upholding and enforcing the law and minimizing risks to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff and the guests at Kentucky State University. All Departmental personnel strive to maintain excellence and integrity in respecting the rights and dignity of all persons with whom they make contact.
Spring 2014 Programmatic Highlights
The University has secured four new vehicles to include:
○ 3 Ford Interceptor Cruisers
○ 1 Ford SUV Police Vehicle
Two new Patrol Officers have been hired. A third officer had been hired, but he resigned for personal reasons
The Department is conducting a background check on one male and is looking at recruiting and planning to send a female to the Police Academy. The female candidate is graduating from KSU in May with a degree in criminal justice.
The Department is recruiting and attempting to hire a police dispatcher, a parking attendant and a parking administrative clerk.
The Department is stepping up patrols, establishing more walking beats in residence halls and the Student Center.