Frequently Asked Questions - Safety
How safe is UK's campus?
What is SafeCats?
Where can my student and I learn about campus safety programs?
Where can I find updated campus crime statistics?
Where can I find UK Police's safety alerts?
What is UK Police's jurisdiction?
Does UK have an emergency notification system?
How safe is UK's campus?
For a community of its size located in an urban area, UK's campus is fairly safe. There are a low number of personal crimes,
including assault. Theft is by far the most frequent crime that takes place on campus. Encourage your son or daughter to lock his or her room and/or car no matter how long he or she will be gone.
Record serial numbers of electronic items and store them in a safe place. Engrave valuables with identifying information to increase the chances of recovering items should they be stolen. Hide
valuables from sight in parked cars. Encourage your son or daughter to use the buddy system, especially after dark, and to use good common sense.
What is SafeCats?
SafeCats is a safety escort service available to UK students. By calling (859) 257-SAFE (7233) Sunday through Thursday
from 8:30pm to 1:30am, students can arrange for a trained student escort to accompany them anywhere on campus. Students are encouraged to call 10-20 minutes in advance of the time they need the escort.
Escorts receive safety training and carry a radio that gives them direct contact with UK Police dispatch.
Where can my student and I learn about campus safety programs?
Visit www.uky.edu/Police for more information
on campus safety programs, including Adopt-A-COPP, SafeCats, and STARR.
Where can I find updated campus crime statistics?
UK Police is required by law, specifically the Clery and Minger Acts, to provide up-to-date campus
crime information to the general public. This information is available online at iweb.uky.edu/crimelog/Default.asp and is updated daily.
Where can I find campus crime bulletins?
Crime bulletins are issued in the event of unusual criminal activity
on or near campus. These alerts are typically e-mailed to all students,
faculty, and staff. They are also posted on the entrances to all high-traffic
buildings, including residence halls. They are available online at www.uky.edu/Police/Alerts.htm. The Parent Association includes crime bulletins in the Cat Chat e-mail newsletter.
What is UK Police's jurisdiction?
They have law enforcement authority on property owned or controlled by the University and streets that run through or
adjacent to campus. They also maintain a close working relationship with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Does UK have an emergency notification system?
Yes, UK Alert was launched in 2008 to provide official communication in the event of an emergency, supplementing the existing methods of communication such as the University website, broadcast e-mails, and the local media. Encourage your student to sign up to receive alerts; parents may also sign up if they are interested. To learn more, visit www.uky.edu/UKAlert.