committee continue. During SSEM Retreat (March 11 – 12, 2013) the 1st and 2nd Year Seminar program name was changed to First Year and Second Year Experience (FYSE), the mission was developed, and strategies to involve faculty were discussed.
The University Police Department is committed to creating an environment 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.
The University is moving forward with plans to hire a Director of University Safety and Security Affairs.
The Department is currently recruiting to fill the position of Lieutenant as a result of a recent resignation.
Two new patrol officers have been recruited in the University Police Department.
One full-time and two part-time dispatchers have been hired.
New uniforms have been ordered for all sworn police officers and new patrol routines have been developed to enhance university police visibility on campus.
The police drug detector dog is on a regular work schedule and checks buildings daily.
Sergeants Lane Crawley and Barbara Hayes recently attended a workshop on how to Bullet Proof the department's leadership.
Administrative Assistant Theon Davis recently attended a workshop on the Clery Act.
Sergeant Barbara Hayes and narcotics detector dog Stella were recently spotlighted while receiving certification in Northern Kentucky. A news channel from Cincinnati running a story on drug dogs getting certification featured them because of Stella's uniqueness as a small Manchester terrier and not the normal canine used in Law Enforcement. They also received their yearly certification