The mission of the Office of Campus Safety & Security is to create a secure environment where everyone can learn, live, and grow with peace of mind within our diverse campus community. Our primary goal is to protect
our students, faculty, and staff through a community-focused approach that enhances
safety. This includes visible security personnel, preventive patrols, 24/7 accessibility,
positive conflict resolution, and programs dedicated to crime prevention and awareness.
The Office of Campus Safety & Security collaborates closely with City, County, and
State law enforcement agencies, as well as community organizations, to achieve this
mission. The safety and well-being of everyone on the Campbellsville University campus
remains our highest priority.
The Safety Security officers are to secure all buildings on campus, patrol campus
grounds, and respond to calls on campus. Officers will enforce all City, State, and
Federal laws. Our department works closely with all local police agencies. Officers
can assist you in jump starting your vehicle and provide you with local resources
to unlock your car in case of a lock out. Security officers are to keep residence
hall doors secure and will admit students into dorms with proper identification only.
Through camera surveillance, officers are able to monitor multiple areas throughout
campus and review any unlawful acts.
All officers have direct contact with Campbellsville Emergency Services by two-way
radios through our local 911 Dispatch Center.
Crime prevention is a top priority of the Safety Security Officers. Every effort is
made to help everyone avoid being a crime victim. Every student will receive a handbook
when they register that has in it: parking lot safety, safety tips, security of personal
property, sexual harassment, and alcohol/ drug awareness. A pamphlet entitled ”Campus
Safety a personal concern” is also handed out to each student.
The Office of Safety and Security would like to give you some suggestions for reducing
the opportunity for crime to occur. Crime reduction on campus requires the continued
active support of the University community. The following are some crime prevention
tips that will help us achieve this goal.
How to Prevent Crime:
- Always lock your door. Be sure your vehicle and or your dorm room is secure. It only
takes a burglar 40 seconds to steal something.
- Don't flaunt your valuables. Avoid leaving valuables in your vehicle. Keep them out
of plain view by locking them in your trunk. Thieves usually will not break into a
vehicle unless they can see something of value inside.
- Identify valuable property. Engrave your social security number on valuables. Keep
a list of serial numbers, model numbers, brand, color, and identifying marks.
- Report unusual situations. If you think something is wrong or just does not look right,
call the campus security office at 403-3611 and let them determine if it's necessary
to investigate.
- Watch where you leave things. Your belongings may not be there when you return.
- Be prepared to defend yourself. Carry your keys in your hand if walking alone to and
from your car. If you are attacked you have them as a weapon. Always check the back
seat and floorboards as you approach your car.
- Carry a whistle. It could save your life.
- Determine safe, well-lit routes. Don't take short cuts if it is not well-lit.
- Always let someone know your plans. Let someone (roommate or friend) know where you
are or going, This keep your friends from panicking for no reason.
- Shout for help. If you are ever attacked or are running from an attacker shout and
keep shouting until someone hears you: call out a male friend's name as if he is just
in front of you.
The main goal of the Campbellsville University Safety/Security Office is to ensure
the safety of each individual while on the University's campus. In order to help provide
for your safety, we ask that everyone follow these precautions while on campus:
- Keep security phone # ((270) 789-5555 or cell (270) 403-3611) with you at all times.
- If you are out late and do not feel comfortable walking to your residence hall or
class alone, you should call the on-duty security officer to escort you.
- If you notice suspicious looking strangers on campus, notify the security office immediately.
- When walking to your car, have your keys in your hand ready to unlock your car door.
- Check both the front and back seats of your vehicle and underneath your car before
getting into your car.
- Lock your doors and roll up your windows as soon as you get in the car.
Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act
As a requirement of the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, you can obtain information
about registered sex offenders in general here.
Clery Act Fire and Crime Statistics Report
2024 Annual Fire and Crime Statistics Report
