26 2023 ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT • Members of the U.S. Armed Forces when in uniform and conducting official business • Agents of contractors conducting related official business Persons who have a government issued license to carry a concealed firearm and wish to do so on University property may request an exception to this policy by presenting their compelling reasons related to their personal safety by contacting the Kutztown University Chief of Police. Such requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The full text of the Possession of Deadly or Offensive Weapons on the Kutztown University Campus policy is available at: app.kutztown.edu/policyregister/policy.aspx?policy=A-F-030. Crime Prevention Programs Safety, security, self-defense, theft awareness, security awareness, vandalism reduction, alcohol awareness and crime prevention programs are some of the routine programs conducted annually and throughout the academic year by Public Safety and Police Services. Anyone may request a program offered by Public Safety by calling (610) 683-4002. Incoming students are also advised of safety and security procedures during the fall orientation session and through mandatory meetings held in each residence hall within the first two weeks of the fall semester. These programs are designed to encourage students and employees to be responsible for their own security as well as the security of others. Each residence hall staff conducts two mandatory all-hall meetings and two mandatory wing meetings each year to verbally emphasize applicable residence hall policies and procedures as well as safety and security procedures. Other all-hall and/or wing meetings are conducted as necessary to disseminate information and/or follow up on concerns. The following programs are offered at least once per year and as requested by members of the campus community including, but not limited to, the general student body through academic course presentations, professors, Residence Life staff, the department of International Studies, athletic teams, the Connections Orientation Program, the Admissions Office and the Women’s Center. Rape Aggression Defense (RAD): KUPD provides the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) self-defense program which is held at least once each semester for female students. This course has its foundations in education and awareness. It includes lecture, discussion and self-defense techniques suitable for women of all ages and abilities. In addition, referrals are included for the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, Women’s Center and Safe Berks. RAD classes are offered for men upon request. Participants have the opportunity to: raise their awareness of aggressive behavior, recognize how aggressive behavior impacts their lives, learn steps to avoid aggressive behavior, consider how they can be part of reducing aggression and violence, and practice hands-on self-defense skills to resist and escape aggressive behavior directed toward them. This program is designed to empower participants to make safer choices when confronted with aggressive behavior. Expos and Fairs: Public Safety and Police Services (PSPS) also participates in various campus and community fairs and expos by having information tables at such events when manpower permits. PSPS staff distribute crime prevention and related materials to inform the community about the services it offers and how people can better protect themselves and other KU constituents from becoming the victims of crime. Take Back the Night: Take Back the Night is an annual spring educational event sponsored by the Women’s Center. It exists to support and empower survivors of sexual assault and includes educational speakers, student testimonials, a candlelight vigil and a march through campus. Clothesline Project: The Clothesline Project, sponsored by the Women’s Center, is a visual display of shirts with written messages and illustrations that graphically demonstrate the impact of violence. These shirts are designed by survivors of violence, their families and/or friends.
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