CAMPUS SAFETY

Union Commonwealth University is a safe and secure campus and community environment in which to attend classes and/or work. However, crimes do occur and it is necessary to provide you with the following policies, recommendations, and information regarding your personal safety and the security of your possessions while you are on our campus.


Union Commonwealth University contracts with Synergy, which employs and trains Safety Team Members. Safety Team Members are on duty twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Additionally, should you need information regarding your personal safety and/or security, you are encouraged to call Campus Safety at campus extension 1390. Or, if you prefer, you may contact the Team Member on duty by calling 546-1390 or campus extension 1390.


Campus Safety personnel have the authority to investigate criminal activities on the campus of Union Commonwealth University and detain persons if necessary. Safety personnel work closely with the Barbourville Police Department in regards to criminal activity and in prevention and investigations. 


In general, campus buildings are open for your use Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Many of the buildings and classrooms are not open on Saturdays and Sundays except for special events.


For the safety of our students, residence halls are locked at all times and only students who live in each hall have access. Visitation hours and the policy concerning visitation can be found in your student handbook.


SEX CRIMES PREVENTION ACT

In accordance with the Federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, Kentucky sex offender information can be found at the following link: http://kspsor.state.ky.us/.

DAILY CRIME & FIRE LOG

This daily crime and fire log is provided in accordance with the regulations set out under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Our institution is not required to update the disposition of a crime log entry if the disposition changes after 60 days have passed.

Date & Time of Event Date & Time of Report Incident Location Address Disposition Arrest
1/17/23 at 1441 1/17/23 Theft Center for Health & Learning 105 Center Street Report Written No
1/24/23 between 1247-1615 1/24/23 Property Damage Patridge Campus Center & Minton Dining Hall 131 Union Drive Referred to BPD No
3/18/23 between 1600-1630 hours 3/28/23 at 1720 hrs Theft Center for Health & Learning 105 Center Street Referred to BPD No
3/19/23 at 1409hrs 3/19/23 a 2100 hrs Threat of violence Patridge Campus Center (parking lot) 131 Union Drive Referred to BPD No
7/25/23 at 1923hrs 7/25/23 at 2000hrs Harrassment Center for Health & Learning 105 Center Street Student Life referral No
8/3/23 at 1945 hrs 8/3/23 at 1950 hrs Assault Pfeiffer Residence Hall 414 College Street Student Life referral No
Unknown 8/28/23 at 1035 Property Damage Lakeside Hall (Parking Area) Referred to BPD No
9/13/23 at 1930 hrs 9/13/23 at 1930 hrs Drug Violation Pfeiffer Residence Hall 414 College Street Student Life referral No
Unknown 10/27/23 at 1300 hrs Theft Lakeside Hall (parking area) Report Written No
Unknown 1/08/24 at 1601 hrs Theft Patridge Campus Center 131 Union Drive Referred to BPD No
Unknown 1/09/24 at 1320 hrs Theft Center for Health and Learning 105 Center Street Student Life Referral No
2/22/24 at 0002 2/22/24 at 1055 hrs Theft Student Center (Patridge Campus Center) 131 Union Drive Referred to BPD No
2/26/24 at 1356 2/27/24 at 1215 Harassment Rear Norton Parking Area Referred to BPD No
3/8/24 at 0301 3/24/24 at 1410 Theft Fire Lane (driveway) Referred to BPD No
Unknown 3/27/24 at 1127 hrs Theft Sharp Academic Center 306 College Street Report Written No
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