The University Police Department provides round-the-clock coverage of the campus area. Service is provided for all emergency calls, including law violations, sickness, first aid, emergency maintenance, emergency notification and all fire calls. All University Police Officers are sworn peace officers with full arrest power. The department is located in the Exum Building, and the telephone number is (502) 597-6878.

Direct any recommended improvements and/or complaints to the Chief of Police by writing a letter. You may also report information anonymously by e-mail or write the information and place in a sealed envelope and mark CONFIDENTIAL to Chief of Police.

Theft is the most common crime on campus. You are encouraged not to bring expensive jewelry, computers and large amounts of money. A Personal Savings Account can be set up at the Accounting department and draw needed cash from there, rather than keep it in your dorm room. Several computer labs are available and open for students to use. Leaving book bags, purses, coats, etc. unattended, will likely result in a theft. Have a friend watch your property. A Student Property Plan is available through Residence Life to obtain insurance coverage of your personal property while residing in a dorm room. Do not leave your valuables lying around your room so everyone can see what you have, store them out of view of others. When you leave your vehicle make sure it is locked. Keep your dorm room locked at all times; this is an important habit to develop, to keep yourself safe and your property secure. Even if it is for just a few minutes. If you loose your dorm room key, this must be reported immediately to the Dorm Director and also the University Police Department. You will receive a replacement key. Never leave your dorm room unlocked or in a condition that it cannot be secured. We need your responsible help to assist us in reducing crime.

Behavior that involves disorderly conduct (with or without drugs and /or alcohol involved) will not be tolerated. We also discourage any behavior associated with drug or alcohol use and will arrest and prosecute through the State judicial system. In addition, education and counseling programs are available for students desiring these services. If any student is found possessing and/or using any of these substances, they will be subjected to further disciplinary action through the Office of the vice President for Student Affairs and/or the University Court. Included in this category on disorderly conduct is loud music in vehicles, which is a violation accompanied by a payable fine. Five violations related to loud music will result in the loss of driving privileges on the main campus.

Reporting crimes immediately is very important. The University Police Department is an agency that is manned by sworn police officers that have arrest powers. Any occurrence that takes place on the campus is to be reported to us. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  We are never closed.