Bomb threat issued at Kentucky State University

Bomb threat issued at Kentucky State University


Due to a bomb threat made earlier this morning, Tuesday February 1, 2022, Kentucky State University is in lockdown status. The university is working with emergency personnel to evaluate the situation. In-person classes have been canceled and students are to remain in their dorm rooms until an all-clear is issued. All persons on campus are advised to shelter-in-place until further information is available. 

University operations will be suspended until further notice and campus entry will be limited at this time. Only essential staff will be allowed on campus; if you are unsure of your status, please contact your supervisor immediately. Please report anything suspicious to University Police at (502) 597-6878.  

For updates, continue to check your university email, www.kysu.edu, and university social media platforms.  

Students should attend classes virtually and employees work remotely.

Essential staff should report to work and must have visible identification at all times. Residence Halls staff will inform students of dining options. 

Once the investigation is complete, you will receive an all-clear message via BRED Alert and KSU email to notify you of changes to the university’s status. 

Kentucky State advises the campus community to remain calm and report any suspicious activity to Campus Police at (502) 597-6878.