19 2024 ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT walls and are identified by a blue light above the phone which is illuminated when darkness arrives. Once the caller picks up the phone receiver or pushes the red button, they are immediately connected with KUPD. SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS IN THE MAINTENANCE OF CAMPUS FACILITIES Kutztown University is strongly committed to the maintenance of campus security and safety through regular inspection of the buildings, grounds and utility systems for the campus. The Facilities Department is responsible for the maintenance of these systems. Security service needs (including, but not limited to, inoperable doors, burned-out lights, malfunctioning smoke alarms, and broken windows) receive priority response. Emergencies and after-hours safety issues are reported to KUPD. Landscaping and outdoor lighting are designed for safety and security. Sidewalks are designed to provide well-traveled, lighted routes from parking areas to buildings and from building to building. Police and security officers from KUPD and employees of the Facilities department routinely survey the facilities and grounds to note and correct deficiencies that may exist inclusive of landscaping, security equipment, grounds-keeping, outdoor lighting and other public safety hazards as they perform their daily duties. If officers notice any safety hazards, they report them to the appropriate department for corrective action. These departments include, but are not limited to, Facilities, via the University’s work order system, Telephone Services, or Information Technology. Other members of the University community are encouraged to participate in ensuring that safety issues are addressed by reporting similar problems to KUPD or Facilities. Live-in Residence Life staff also routinely check residence halls for maintenance problems that may pose a hazard to residents’ safety and security. If a security issue is noticed, the staff reports the issue to Facilities for corrective measures via the University’s work order system. After normal business hours, emergencies and safety issues are reported to the KUPD, which will either contact a Facilities staff member or submit a work order to Facilities. The campus has several emergency phones that are located around campus buildings and parking lots. These “blue-light” emergency telephones are surveyed monthly for deficiencies by KUPD. Problems with the phones are reported to and addressed by Telephone Services. KU community members are encouraged to promptly report any security concern, including concerns about locking mechanisms, lighting, or landscaping to the KUPD at (610) 683-4001. On-Campus Housing Kutztown University provides on-campus housing for approximately 3,800 students each year. A full listing of available on-campus housing can be found at www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrativeoffices/housing-and-residence-life.html. STAFFING OF THE RESIDENCE HALLS The residence halls are staffed with paraprofessional, student and custodial staff members. Staff members undergo a screening and interview process before the official commencement of duties are assigned. The professional staff consists of six central office personnel and five full-time Residence Coordinators. The paraprofessional staff includes twelve graduate students. Student staff members include Assistant Resident Directors, Community Assistants for living areas and desk staff in all halls. Student staff, Resident Directors (graduate students), and Residence Coordinators live in the residence halls. Professional head staff and graduate staff receive three to four weeks of training before the fall semester and periodic professional development throughout the academic year. Spring training includes the ongoing professional development previously mentioned and a five-day intensive session prior to the spring semester. Training topics include but are not limited to policies, procedures, referral systems, emergency systems, and fire/safety training. Student staff receive two weeks of intensive training before the opening of the academic year. In addition, there are two days of intensive training prior to the spring semester as well as weekly staff meetings that include discussions about topics that are pertinent to
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