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CAMPUS SAFETY
CAMPUS SAFETY
The University of Kansas strives to
maintain a safe and secure community
for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
KU Police Department police and
security officers patrol campus 24 hours
a day, seven days a week. The department
also has dedicated 911 dispatchers and an
Emergency Management Division that
creates plans and provides training for a
variety of incidents. The
KU Police Department
has a strong commitLOCAL RADIO
ment to commuKLWN-AM 1320
nity policing and hosts
KLWN-FM 101.7
safety-related programs
KISS-FM 105.9
for community partners
KJHK-FM 90.7
throughout the year.
student radio
Closed-circuit cameras
KPR 91.5 FM and
and emergency phones
KPR2 96.1 FM
are mounted in parking
(KPR2 91.5 HD2)
lots and public areas
NPR and Kansas
throughout campus,
Public Radio
providing additional
safety and security. The
KU Police Department’s non-emergency
phone number is 785-864-5900. Dialing
911 on-campus will reach the KU Police
Department’s Emergency Communications Center that dispatches public safety
personnel where needed.
alerts.ku.edu
The KU Alerts website provides
information about the operational
status of campus as well as emergency
contacts. It is the central location
for crisis updates, but KU News on X
(x.com/kunews) will post information,
as well. Students who provide a phone
number in Enroll and Pay will receive
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SMS and email notifications regarding
emergencies and/or campus closures.
Faculty and staff at KU may opt-in to
receiving alerts via my.ku.edu.
SafeRide
saferide.ku.edu
SafeRide provides secure transportation
for students from 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.,
seven days a week, when classes are in
session. Students call 785-864-SAFE to
schedule a ride home anywhere within
the Lawrence city limits.
Sexual assault and harassment
In an emergency, dial 911. The KU Police
Department and the Office of Civil Rights
& Title IX investigate cases of sexual
assault and harassment. To reach the KU
Police Department in non-emergency
situations, call 785-864-5900 or visit
kupolice.ku.edu. The Office of Civil
Rights & Title IX can be contacted at
785-864-6414 or civilrights.ku.edu.
WEATHER TIPS
Kansas weather can fluctuate greatly.
The average temperature in January is 21
degrees Fahrenheit; in April, 65; in July, 90;
and in October, 56 — but these can rise
or fall quickly, especially during storms.
Tornadoes and severe weather are a
common concern for visitors from outside
Kansas due to the state’s specific regional
natural hazards. Here’s a quick primer:
Tornadoes
Tornadoes occur during a very small
percentage of thunderstorms, typically
in March through June. Tornado
watches (meaning conditions are
favorable for tornadoes to develop)
and warnings are issued by the
National Weather Service through
its website, social media platforms,
weather radios, weather apps, and the
local news media. A warning means a
tornado has actually been seen or has
appeared on radar in or near Lawrence.
During a tornado warning, you should
seek shelter indoors immediately in
a safe, sturdy structure or the lowest
level or basement of the building, away
from windows.
Sirens
Douglas County’s outdoor warning
system has 44 strategically placed
sirens — including two on the
KU campus — to alert citizens to
imminent severe weather. The sirens
are tested at noon on the first Monday
from August through February and on
the first and third Monday from March
through July. Inside KU buildings,
a tornado warning message will
be broadcast using the Emergency
Public Address System. If you hear
sirens any other time, seek shelter
and tune to local radio or TV for
instructions and information. Maps
posted inside campus buildings denote
designated storm shelter areas. For
more information, visit the KU Alerts
website: alerts.ku.edu.
For more information about the KU
Police Department, please visit our
website at kupolice.ku.edu or follow
us on Facebook at www.facebook.
com/kupolice/.
