Campus Safety
TRUMBULL CAMPUS SAFETY CONTACTS
EMERGENCY: 911
Ohio State Highway Patrol 330-898-2311
Trumbull Campus Security: 330-675-8832
Campus Security is responsible for the protection of life and property, maintaining the peace, and ensuring a safe and secure learning environment to our campus community which includes students, faculty, staff, and guests of the university.
5XÉçÇø Police Services
5XÉçÇø 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 5XÉçÇø Police Services has police authority on all campuses, the local police department or sheriff’s office maintains primary responsibility at the regional campuses.
Emergency Guide
The emergency guide is a template for the individual response by students, faculty and staff to assist them in preparation for large scale emergencies.
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.
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 a hard copy document and available upon request in the Campus Security Office, which is located in Room 187 of the Theatre/Library Building. You may also call Campus Security at 330-675-8832 for more information about the daily crime log.
5XÉçÇø 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
The 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
Early Alert 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 & professionals in order to provide proactive assistance to students.
Care Teams
5XÉçÇø’s Care Teams are cross-divisional crisis management committees that collaboratively assesses and coordinates a response to students identified as reasonably posing a potential threat to self, others, or the university community. Referrals can be made to the Dean of Students at 330-672-4050. The dean of students can also serve as a resource or coordinate a unified institutional response along with the regional campus’ Care Teams.
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
Step Up and Speak Out
The Step Up and Speak Out program is a collaborative effort by 5XÉçÇø Counseling and Psychological Services, University Health Services, the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, and KSU 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.
Sexual & Relationship Violence Support Services
The Office of Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services at 5XÉçÇø 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 website.
Safety and Security Training
Training workshops for faculty and staff, which includes:
- A.L.I.C.E. - Alert, Lockdown, Information, Counter and Evacuation
- Recognizing and Responding to Threatening Behavior
Terrorism Awareness
In March 2011, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced an expansion of expanding the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) "If You See Something, Say Somethingâ„¢" public awareness campaign in an effort to help ensure safety and security of the American public.
Terrorism Awareness at Kent State
Environmental Health and Safety Incident Reporting
Prevention of injuries and illnesses to 5XÉçÇø 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.