Campus Safety Resources
Â鶹´«Ã½ Police Services is committed to offering a wide range of comprehensive programs which anticipate, recognize and appraise crime risks within the university community. Through the use of proactive patrol and follow-up investigations, Â鶹´«Ã½ Police Services has helped to make our campus one of the safest in the nation.
Reporting an Emergency or Crime
- Dial 911 from any phone on campus
- Push the Emergency Button on of any blue-light phone throughout campus
- Dial 330-672-2212 for the University's Communications Center
Emergency 911 is accessible from any phone on campus including your cell phone. 911 calls are answered by dispatchers in our communications center who can send police, fire or ambulance services to your location within minutes. While most people use their cell phones to dial 911, there are also over 40 "blue light phones" located around campus in parking lots and along sidewalks that you can use in the event of an emergency. In addition to calling 911, the blue light phones also contain a list of useful numbers to include: Parking Services, University Housing, Stadium Shuttle, and PARTA/Campus Bus Service. They can also be used to dial any number on campus.
Â鶹´«Ã½ Police Services maintains a daily crime and fire log summarizing crimes and residence hall fires reported for the last 60 days. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to take an active role in becoming educated about crime prevention and safety.
Sexual Assault Resources
If you need to report a sexual assault and the situation is emergent, call 911. Otherwise, you can contact Â鶹´«Ã½ Police Services at 330-672-2212. Â鶹´«Ã½ also offers a number of other support services for those involved in sexual assault situations.
Click here for the Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) website
Safety Information & Programming
The university offers a variety of crime prevention and awareness programs and materials, including:
- A.L.I.C.E (Alert, Lockdown, Information, Counter and Evacuation) regarding active threat response. To enroll in A.L.I.C.E. training go to A.L.I.C.E WORKSHOPS
- Community Oriented Police Services (COPS) program, which was created to build positive relationships between police officers and the communities they serve. To foster this connection, Kent State police officers are assigned specific areas on campus for regular patrol and special events. This enables faculty, staff and students the chance to communicate directly to law enforcement any issues concerning potential criminal activity within academic buildings and residence halls.
- To schedule a presentation for your group regarding general crime prevention and personal safety, contact our full-time Community Resource officer at 330-672-3070.
Safety Brochures
- Safety for Women
- Personal Safety
- International Student Safety
- Identity Theft
- Pepper Spray Tips
- Step Up Speak Out
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