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Our mission is to create a safe environment conducive to learning, fostering integrity, responsibility, and commitment. We provide police authority, crime prevention programs, safety resources, emergency blue lights, and effective emergency communications.
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CAMPUS SAFETYTim Gray, Public Information OfficerWKU Police Department 2/19/2018 #HeadForTheHill
Our Mission • To create a safe environment that is conducive to learning #HeadForTheHill
Core Values • Integrity- We are proud of our profession and will conduct ourselves in a manner that merits the respect of all people. We will demonstrate honest, ethical behavior in all our interactions. #HeadForTheHill
Core Values • Responsibility- We will make the greatest use of resources and provide transparency and open communication, all the while being held accountable for our actions, behavior, and performance by both the department and the community we serve. #HeadForTheHill
Core Values • Commitment- We will be driven by a strong and sincere motivation to help better other peoples' lives and situations, protect those who cannot protect themselves, and make a positive difference in the world be it large or small. #HeadForTheHill
POLICE AUTHORITY • Officers have County Wide jurisdiction. State wide jurisdiction provided probable cause is present. • Officers have full police powers. • Officers provide 24hrs. patrol protection to the campus, adjacent university-owned facilities and parking lots. #HeadForTheHill
Crime Prevention • Designed to provide information and services to students, staff and faculty through a wide range of educational programs, including sexual assault awareness, Situational Safety, drug and alcohol awareness, and related issues. https://www.facebook.com/wkupd #HeadForTheHill
R.A.D. Rape Aggression DEFENSE Can you defend yourself? Register for Class https://www.wku.edu/police #HeadForTheHill
R.A.D. Class Schedule 2018 March 8, 15 & 22 Thursday, April 10,17 & 24 Tuesday, 5:00 pm-9:00 pm 5:00 pm-9:00 pm June 13, 20 & 27 Wednesday, July 16, 20 & 23 Monday, 5:00 pm-9:00 pm 5:00 pm-9:00 pm https://www.wku.edu/police #HeadForTheHill
Safety Resources • 22 sworn police officers • Daily Campus patrols (Vehicle/Bike Patrol/Foot Patrol) • CCTV cameras • Emergency alert systems • Emergency “blue light” phones • After-hours transportation or escorts • Safety and shelter in place plans for critical situations • Self-defense training and crime prevention programs #HeadForTheHill
Emergency Blue Lights • Emergency call button that connects directly to the campus police and the nearest camera immediately pans to your location. • If you don’t feel safe standing near an emergency light, press the button and keep moving toward the next one #HeadForTheHill
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Emergency Communications • Emergency text alerts • Emails • Outdoor Warning System • Website • Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wkupd #HeadforTheHill
QUESTIONS? Non-Emergency (270) 745-2548 Emergency Dial (911) WKU Tip Line (270) 745-8773 http://wku.edu/police #HeadForTheHill