Campus Safety
STARK CAMPUS SECURITY
If the emergency is serious, call 911 first, then notify Campus Security.
CAMPUS SECURITY: CALL 330-244-3333 OR 53333 (from on-campus phones)
JACKSON TOWNSHIP POLICE OR FIRE: CALL 911
Stark Campus Security is responsible for the protection of life and property, maintaining the peace and ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for our campus community which includes students, faculty, staff and guests of the university.
JACKSON TOWNSHIP POLICE ON CAMPUS
Campus Security works closely with the Jackson Township Police Department and the JTPD officers patrol campus periodically. Officers patrol parking lots and the campus grounds.
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
Campus Security uses surveillance cameras in parking lots and select areas of buildings.
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY POLICE SERVICES
Kent State University Police Services is empowered by the State of Ohio to enforce state laws and is directed by the Board of Trustees to enforce certain rules and regulations of the university. Although Kent State University Police Services has police authority on all campuses, the local police department or sheriff’s office maintains primary responsibility at the regional campuses.
Visit Kent State University Police Services
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
The plan is a template for the individual response by students, faculty and staff to assist them in preparation for large-scale emergencies.
View Stark Campus Emergency Response Plan pdf
ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT
The Disclosure of Campus Safety Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law enacted in 1990 requiring universities and colleges that receive federal funds to publish certain information regarding crimes that occur on or near campus.
View Stark Campus Annual Security Report pdf
DAILY CRIME LOG
The daily crime log is the record of criminal incidents or alleged criminal incidents that have been reported to Campus Security. Crimes are entered into the log within two days of being reported to campus security. The log is in a paper hard copy and available upon request at the office of the Public Safety Manager in 117A Main Hall.
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY THREATLINE
Online reporting of events that may include threats of physical harm; harassment; strange, suspicious or disruptive behavior on campus; or information regarding weapons or drugs on campus.
Access Kent State's ThreatLine
OFFICE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
The Office of Student Conduct is responsible for the adjudication of cases involving students who are accused of violating campus rules, regulations or policies; federal or state laws; and/or municipality ordinances. The Office of Student Conduct can help coordinate and assist regional campuses with the student conduct hearing process.
Review Code of Student Conduct
FLASH ALERTS
Flash ALERTS is Kent State’s official emergency text notification system to notify subscribers of critical information no matter what time it is or where they are in the world. Flash ALERTS expands the university's ability to send critical news and information to the university community during campus emergencies.
EARLY ALERT SYSTEM
The Early Alert System is a reporting system that allows faculty to identify students who are presenting patterns that may lead to academic difficulty. It helps partner them with other campus resources and professionals in order to provide proactive assistance to students.
CARE TEAM
Kent State University’s Care Teams are cross-divisional crisis management committees that collaboratively assess and coordinate a response to students identified as reasonably posing a potential threat to self, others or the university community.
Access the Stark Campus Care Team
STEP UP SPEAK OUT
This program is a collaborative effort by Kent State University Counseling and Psychological Services, DeWeese Health Center, the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, and Kent State Police Services. The initiative aims to support individuals in need by educating university community members on protocols and resources designed to assist in disruptive situations or with distressed individuals.
ANTI-RACISM EFFORTS
At Kent State, our core values of respect and kindness for all demand that we step up to become part of the conversation that leads to a solution that will dismantle the systemic racism that has plagued our communities throughout history, and our university all too recently.
OFFICE OF GENDER EQUITY & TITLE IX
Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of a person's gender in educational programs or activities operated by recipients of federal funding, such as Kent State. While it is often thought of as a law that applies only to athletic programs, Title IX is much broader and protects all students, employees and visitors to campus from gender discrimination.
View GENDER EQUITY & Title IX Resources
SEXUAL & RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES
The Office of Sexual & Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) at Kent State University offers resources and education for students on personal safety, sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking.
REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS
For more information about registered sex offenders near the campus you attend, visit the Ohio Attorney General's Offender Search website.
Registered Sex Offenders Search
SAFETY & SECURITY TRAINING
Training workshops for faculty and staff, which includes:
- ALICE - Alert, Lockdown, Information, Counter and Evacuation
- Recognizing and responding to threatening behavior
View ALICE Training Sessions at the Stark Campus
TERRORISM AWARENESS
In March 2011, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced an expansion of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) "If You See Something, Say Something™" public awareness campaign in an effort to help ensure safety and security of the American public.
Terrorism Awareness at Kent State
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY INCIDENT REPORTING
Prevention of injuries and illnesses to Kent State University personnel, students and visitors are the primary concerns of the Environmental Health and Safety Office. The identification, evaluation and elimination of hazards provide the best methods of reducing incidents that may cause injuries and/or illnesses.
STARK CAMPUS CONTACT
James Biehl
Public Safety Manager
117A Main Hall
330-244-3227
jbiehl4@kent.edu
ksustarksecurity@kent.edu
SECURITY ESCORTS
Campus Security will escort students, visitors, faculty and staff to their classes or vehicles when requested. To request an escort, call 53333 or 330-244-3333.
CALL CAMPUS SECURITY
Call Campus Security at 330-244-3333 in the event of:
- Suspicious persons or activities
- Automobile accidents
- Illness or Injuries
- Security escort requests to your car or campus buildings
- Jump start your car
- Unlock your car as long as your car is registered with Campus Security
- Anytime you need assistance
SAFETY TIPS
- Make note of Emergency Phone locations in parking lots and buildings.
- Know your tornado shelters and fire exit locations for each classroom.
- Upon a fire evacuation, move far away from the building to make room for first responders.
- When walking, pay attention to people and traffic.
- Smartphone use while walking causes trips, falls and walks into walls.
- Don’t leave your belongings unattended! Use the hooks in the restroom stalls to hang your items out of reach.
- Utilize Campus Security for escorts to your car or buildings, or walk with a buddy.