Safety Information

UNK is committed to creating a safe, secure, welcoming, inclusive and nurturing environment for students to learn and grow. The resources, training programs, services and guides listed here provide links to things you need to know, places to find help, and people to guide you through the process of empowering yourself and others to act.

  • UNK Police and Parking
    • Emergency Call 911
    • Non-emergency call 308-865-8911
      • Here’s a tip: Program the number above in to your phone now in case you ever need it
  • Respect Boundaries
    • Find University policies on sexual assault, stalking, dating and domestic violence.
    • Learn ways to protect yourself and where to find help.
  • Title IX
    • Find how and where to report an incident of sexual misconduct
    • Learn how to behave appropriately
  • Student Health & Counseling
    • Help for students needing mental health or medical care, on and off campus
  • CARE Team: Concerning and Risky Events
    • Do you know what to do if you are concerned about a fellow student or another person on or off campus who appears at risk for violence, self-harm, academic failure, or who just needs a little help? The UNK CARE Team is here to help
  • ThinkWhy
    • UNK, City of Kearney, and Buffalo County information on preventing and intervening in sexual misconduct situations. 
    • Find resources for assistance and information about sexual misconduct
  • Best Care Employee Assistance Program
    • Assistance for Faculty and Staff members needing mental health counseling 
    • Phone: 402-354-8000
    • 24hr Phone: 800-666-8606
  • Affirmative Action/EEO
    • Learn what constitutes illegal discrimination and remedies if you think you’ve been discriminated against
  • Emergency planning
    • Plan ahead: Prepare yourself, prevent crimes from happening to you, know how to respond, and learn more about UNK’s emergency planning and procedures
    • UNK Alert: Manage your UNK Alert preferences to get emergency notices on the devices you want
  • Clery Crime Report
    • Find information on criminal statistics for crimes at and around UNK