Campus Safety/Security

Campus Safety

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Security Officers
Mission Statement
Contacting Campus Safety
Important Phones
Office Locations
Crime Prevention

Kyle Davis- Director of Campus Safety & Security

Campbellsville University employs five security officers and ten work-study officers. The Safety Security officers are to secure all buildings on campus, patrol campus grounds, and respond to calls on campus. Officers will enforce all City, State, and Federal laws. Our department works closely with all local police agencies. Officers will also assist you in jump starting your vehicle. All officers have direct contact to Campbellsville Police Department by walkie-talkie and a cellular phone. Security officers are to keep Residence hall doors secure and admit students into dorms and to contact local law enforcement by walkie-talkie if they have any problems.

The Department of Safety and Security will make every effort possible to provide a safe living, learning and working environment for our students, faculty, and staff. The safety of every person that uses Campbellsville University Campus is a concern of the Safety and Security Department.

Mission Statement:

Safety and Security Officers attempt to provide a safe and secure environment for all students, faculty and staff. Officers lock and unlock buildings, patrol campus grounds, investigate suspicious acts, monitor parking lots and issue parking citations. We also work with city, county and state law enforcement officials on student safety.

Contacting Campus Safety:

The Department of Safety and Security can be reached by calling 789.5555 or 403.3611. If you have an emergency such as police, fire or rescue you can call 911or 9.911. If you think you see criminal activity but do not know for sure call campus safety and let them determine if police need to be called.

Other Phone Numbers to Remember:

Campus Safety	ext. 5555	403-3611
Campbellsville Police		465-4122
Sheriff Department		465-4351
Fire Department		465-4231
Rescue		789-3135
Emergency		9-911

Office Locations:

The Department of Safety and Security is located at the front entrance of the University, upstairs in the Student Services Building. This building houses the office of the Director of Campus Safety as well as the other officers.

Crime Prevention:

Crime prevention is a top priority of the Safety Security Officers. Every effort is made to help everyone avoid being a crime victim. Every student will receive a handbook when they register that has in it , parking lot safety, safety tips, security of personal property, sexual harassment and alcohol/ drug awareness. A pamphlet entitled " Campus Safety a personal concern" is also handed out to each student.

Officers are trained at the Public Safety Academy at Berea College. If you have been a victim and would like assistance call 403.3611. The Department of Safety can get you in touch with the office for victim assistance at 469.4100. Our department is also a member of the Kentucky Crime Prevention Coalition.

The Office of Safety and Security would like to give you some suggestions for reducing the opportunity for crime to occur.

Crime reduction on campus requires the continued active support of the University community. The following are some crime prevention tips that will help us achieve this goal.

How to prevent crime:

Always lock your door. Be sure your vehicle and or your dorm room is secure. It only takes a burglar 40 seconds to steal something.
Don't flaunt your valuables. Avoid leaving valuables in your vehicle. Keep them out of plain view by locking them in your trunk. Thieves usually will not break into a vehicle unless they can see something of value inside.
Identify valuable property. Engrave your social security number on valuables. Keep a list of serial numbers, model numbers, brand, color, and identifying marks.
Report unusual situations. If you think something is wrong or just does not look right, Call the campus security office at 403.3611 and let them determine if it's necessary to investigate.
Watch where you leave things. Your belongings may not be there when you return.
Be prepared to defend yourself. Carry your keys in your hand if walking alone to and from your car. If you are attacked you have them as a weapon. Always check the back seat and floorboards as you approach your car.
Carry a whistle. It could save your life.
Determine safe well lighted routes. Don't take short cuts if it is not well lighted.
Always let someone know your plans. Let someone (roommate or friend) know where you are or going, This keep your friends from panicking for no reason.
Shout for help. If you are ever attacked or are running from an attacker shout and keep shouting until someone hears you: call out a male friend's name as if he is just in front of you.
Locate all emergency phones. Emergency phones are located at the front of each residence halls.

Parking Lot Safety

The main goal of the Campbellsville University Safety/Security Office is to ensure the safety of each individual while on the University’s campus. In order to help provide for your safety, we ask that everyone follow precautions while on campus:

Keep security phone # (789-5555 or cell 403-3611 ) with you at all times.
If you are out late and do not feel comfortable walking to your residence hall or class alone, you should call the on-duty security officer to escort you.
If you notice suspicious looking strangers on campus, notify the security office immediately.
When walking to your car, have your keys in your hand ready to unlock your car door.
Check both the front and back seats of your vehicle and underneath your car before getting into your car.
Lock your doors and roll up your windows as soon as you get in the car.

Campbellsville University Campus Daily Log is located in the office or Student Services and can be accessed with the assistance of any officer.

Others Campus Crime Statistics can be found here
Campbellsville University’s Sexual Assault Policy here
As a requirement of the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act you can obtain information about registered sex offenders in general here