| 2026 Annual Safety & Security Report |
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| Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act |
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| Clery Act Compliance @ KU |
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| Preparation of the Annual Security Report |
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| Preparation of Crime Statistics |
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| Collection of Crime Information |
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| Public Safety and Police Services/KUPD |
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| Role and Authority |
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| Training and Jurisdiction |
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| Working Relationships with Other Agencies |
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| Communication & Enforcement |
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| Allied Universal Security |
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| Campus Crimes and Crime Reporting |
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| Reporting Crimes to KUPD |
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| Reporting Crimes to Others |
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| Voluntary Confidential Reporting |
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| Anonymous Reporting of Crimes |
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| Crime Victim Information |
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| Daily Crime Logs |
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| Crimes Involving Recognized Student Organizations at Off-Campus Locations |
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| Campus Security Authorities |
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| Notification and Training of Campus Security Authorities |
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| Professional and Pastoral Counselors |
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| Clery Reportable Criminal Offenses |
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| Clery Reportable Hate Crime Offenses |
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| Definition and Types of Bias |
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| Violence Against Women (VAWA) Offenses |
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| Unfounded Crimes |
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| Definition of Consent |
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| Arrests and Referrals for Disciplinary Action |
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| Weapons Violations: Carrying, Possessing, Etc. |
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| Drug Abuse Violations |
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| Hazing Policy |
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| Reporting & Enforcement |
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| Investigations of Allegations Process for Students and Student Organizations |
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| Investigations of Allegations Process for Faculty and Staff |
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| Prevention, Education, and Awareness |
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| Increasing On-Campus Safety |
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| Crime Prevention Programs |
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| Clery Act Geography |
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| On-Campus |
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| On-Campus Residential Facilities |
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| Noncampus Property |
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| Public Property |
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| Communicating Security Threats to the KU Community |
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| Emergency Notifications |
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| Timely Warning Notices |
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| Testing of KU Alert: Emergency Notification System |
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| Security of and Access to Campus Facilities |
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| Security & Access to Residential Facilities |
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| Security Considerations in the Maintenance of Campus Facilities |
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| On-Campus Housing |
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| Staffing of the Residence Halls |
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| Visitation Policy for Resident Students |
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| Housing While the University is on Recess |
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| Types of On-Campus Housing |
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| Policies for On-Campus Housing Changes and Assignments |
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| “Blue Light” Emergency Phones |
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| Notification of Missing Students |
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| Missing Student Emergency Contact Information |
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| Policies and Education on Alcohol and Other Drugs |
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| Alcohol Policy |
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| Drug Policy |
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| Drug and Alcohol Education |
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| Firearms and Weapons Policy |
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| The Key, KU’s Student Handbook |
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| University Identification Card (KU Card) |
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| University Shuttle Service |
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| University Closings |
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| Graduation Rates |
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| Sexual Violence Reporting and Responses |
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| Sexual Assault |
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| Rape |
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| Fondling |
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| Incest |
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| Statutory Rape |
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| Dating Violence |
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| Domestic Violence |
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| Stalking |
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| Additional Definitions |
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| Feeling Safe After an Assault |
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| Reporting Sexual Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct |
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| Electronic and Anonymous Reporting |
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| Truthfulness |
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| Orders of Protection |
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| Interim Support and Protective Measures |
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| Sexual Misconduct Resolution Process |
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| Making a Report |
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| Filing a Formal Complaint |
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| Informal Resolution |
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| Criminal Reporting Options |
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| External Reporting Options |
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| Mandated Reporting Obligations of University Officials, Volunteers and Employees |
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| University Obligations Regarding Timely Warnings |
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| Jurisdiction and Dismissals |
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| Notice of Allegations |
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| Notice Of Dismissal |
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| Investigation |
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| Inspection And Review of Evidence |
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| Investigative Report |
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| Hearings |
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| Continuances Or Granting Extensions |
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| Hearing Participants |
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| Hearing Procedures |
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| Decisions |
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| Evidentiary Standard |
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| Disciplinary Resolution Sanctions and Corrective Action |
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| Sanctions Against Students |
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| Sanctions Against Employees, Officials And Volunteers |
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| Appeals |
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| Disclosure Statement to Victims of Crimes of Violence: Rights/Responsibilities |
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| Training |
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| Sexual Offenses Prevention & Awareness Programs |
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| Incoming Student Primary Prevention & Awareness Programs |
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| Ongoing Primary Awareness and Prevention Programs for Students |
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| New Employee Primary Prevention and Awareness Programs |
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| Ongoing Awareness and Prevention Programs for Employees |
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| Safety In Social Settings |
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| Feeling Safe After an Assault |
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| Sex Offender Registration |
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| Appendix A: Bystander Intervention Tips |
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| Appendix B: Reducing Risk for Self or Others |
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| Protective Behaviors & Risk Reduction |
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| Appendix C: Resources for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking & Other Sexual Misconduct |
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| On-Campus Resources |
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| Off-Campus Resources |
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| Other Resources |
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| Appendix D: Campus Security Authorities |
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| Chart #1: 2023-2025 Crime Statistics |
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| Chart #2: 2023-2025 Non-Campus Crimes |
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| Chart #3: PA Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Crime Statistics |
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| In addition to the crime statistics required by the Clery Act, the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Act requires the release of crime statistics and their rates to students and employees, upon request, to new employees and applicants for adm... |
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| Chart #4: Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Students and Employees |
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