The Kentucky State University Police Department is a full service law enforcement agency with a mission to maintain a safe and secure atmosphere so that the KSU community can function as freely as possible without the effects of crime. The agency consists of sworn officers commissioned through the Kentucky Criminal Justice Training Department and civilian employee positions. Sworn police officers have full law enforcement authority. Safety requires the cooperative efforts of the University, students, faculty, and staff. Several service-oriented functions are provided to the University community upon request. The University Police Department provides escorts to accompany an individual to any University academic building, parking lot, or residence hall. The University Police Department also maintains security staff in the residence halls from 11 pm to 7 am during the school year. All visitors, students, faculty members, or employees can report potential criminal actions and other emergencies on campus directly to the University Police by dialing (502) 597-6878. The department is located in the Exum Building on the main campus.
The Kentucky State University is a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and sponsors teams in a variety of intercollegiate sports. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, the KSU Thorobreds pride themselves on excellence on the fields of play and in the classroom. Our teams are led by coaches who are dedicated to the development of the whole student-athlete. We are committed to providing a well-rounded educational, athletic and social experience for the young men and women who chose to take up the challenge of representing the mighty Thorobred heritage.
Throughout its history, Kentucky State has had a proud tradition of athletic excellence. From a National Championship football team in the '30s, to the three-time NAIA National Championship basketball team of the late '60s and early '70s, Thorobred friends and fans have had something to cheer about. In more recent years, KSU has been home to a National Minority Championship-winning golf team, a softball team that brought home five SIAC championships and countless athletes with impressive individual achievements. For example, four SIAC volleyball championships, and one SIAC championship in both men's and women's basketball. Also, the 2014 golf team won the SIAC championship. The women's basketball team qualified for the 2015 NCAA championship.
Men's varsity sports include baseball, basketball, cross-country, indoor and outdoor track and field, football and golf. Women's varsity sports include basketball, cross-country, indoor and outdoor track and field, softball, and volleyball.
Alumni Stadium, a 7500-seat stadium, serves as the home of the KSU football team. The basketball teams practice and compete in the William Exum Center, a facility that seats 2,750 people. The women's volleyball team uses both the William Exum Center and Bell Gymnasium for matches and practices. Other sports use a combination of campus and municipal facilities for practice and competition. The athletics administration is housed in the Exum Center along with the Men's and Women's Basketball coaches and the Women's Volleyball coach. All other sports and the Academic Center for Student-Athletes is housed in Alumni Stadium.
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