Sex Offender Registry and Access to Related Information
Incarceration may remove a sex offender from the streets temporarily but it does nothing to prevent the offender from committing another crime when released. The federal Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where they may be able to obtain information provided by the state concerning registered sex offenders. It also requires sex offenders already registered in a state to provide notice of each institution of higher education in that state at which the person is employed, carries on a vocation, volunteers’ services or is a student.
To access this information you can go to the Nebraska State Patrol sex offender web site at http://www.nsp.state.ne.us/sor/index.cfm
Crime Prevention
A variety of programs are offered by Police and Parking Services continually throughout the year and upon specific request. During new freshman orientation and transfer days, parents are informed of services offered to the students by multiple departments including but not limited to Residence Life, Student Affairs, and Counseling and Health Care. Often a program is designed to respond to a specific problem or request and is generally handled through the Crime Prevention Officer that serves as a resource for addressing issues of safety and prevention. For additional information, please contact UNK Police and Parking Services at (308) 865-8517. The following is a list of crime prevention programs and projects employed by the University:
RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) – Police and Parking Services offers RAD training to women at no cost. This program is a comprehensive course which begins with avoidance, and progresses to the basis of hands-on defense training.
Rape Awareness Prevention and, Education (RAPE) –An insight into the facts vs. myths about rape. Educational information on dating, sex and rape are presented along with an open discussion promoting healthy views on sex, how to report rape and how to support a friend who has been a victim.
Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault Prevention- This program offers objectives of what is a sexual assault, effects of a sexual assault, preservation of evidence, and prevention.
Theft Prevention (Operation ID) –Protection from theft and vandalism is offered to individuals in this program. During the course, an engraving tool is available to individuals to mark their valuables. This nationally recognized identification procedure has been shown to facilitate the recovery of stolen items. Police and Parking Services also suggests keeping a record of serial numbers or other identifying marks of valuable items kept on campus to aid identification and recovery. The engraving tools are maintained by Police and Parking Services and may be checked out for individual use. A brochure is available that includes a handy table for students to use to collect information on their valuables and how to report lost or stolen property.
Drug and Alcohol Awareness – This class is an overview of the effects of drugs and alcohol on individuals and its impact to the campus. Discussions include signs of drug and alcohol use and effects of drug use on the body. A controlled burn of marijuana is provided to the Residence Life Residential Advisors, Complex Directors and Graduate Hall Directors to assist them in recognizing and reporting the use of the drug as well as recognizing paraphernalia used in drug usage.
Work Place Violence – This Program provides insight into the fact vs. myths of work place violence. Discussions include signs for possible violent co-workers, employees or students, hiring types, and how to handle volatile situations.
Active Shooter Prevention- During any given month or year, the reality of an active shooter will strike somewhere. If that somewhere is where you are you'll need the proper mindset and tools to react with purpose to maximize your chance of survival. This course will assist you in getting that mindset. Instructors will discuss what options an individual has in those fleeting moments, what university policy and procedures are in place, and what options individuals have to help prevent such incidents.
S.A.F.E. Walk- Community Service Officers/Police Officers are available to escort anyone within two block radius of campus to another location in that same area. To utilize this service call (308) 224-0856 or (308) 236-2488. Signs are posted around campus and public notifications were made available through brochures, flyers, posters and the web site. Police Officers are available 24 hours a day for escorting by calling (308) 627-4811.
Buddy System – This program is offered Thursday through Saturday from 11:00 pm to 2:00 am for students who live on campus and have had too much to drink. Individuals who have had too much to drink may call (308) 234-6725 and receive a free ride home (to campus property). When the student calls they will reach the Kearney Cab Company. Upon the drivers arrival the student will need to show the driver their UNK ID to verify they are a UNK student. This program is run in conjunction with the Kearney Cab Company.
Emergency Telephones- Exterior emergency phones that link directly to the 911 system are located in the following areas throughout the university; west of the West Center Building along the sidewalk, north of the West Center Building along the sidewalk, north of the College of Education Building along the sidewalk directly outside of the main north doors to the building, northwest of Foster Field by lot12, northeast of Foster Field just off of lot 5 along the sidewalk, on the northeast wall of the Nebraska Student Union, northeast of the Library on the sidewalk between MSAB, Copeland Hall and the Library, along the sidewalk between A.O. Thomas and the Library, in the southwest corner of lot 8 located on the corner of 26th street and 8th avenue and north of Mantor Hall, along the sidewalk at the southwest exit of Foster Field. These phones are tested on a weekly basis to assure accuracy when needed.
Security Surveys – Upon request, Police and Parking Services will perform a security survey or audit for individual areas or departments.
Grounds and Building Surveys – Safety surveys of the university property are completed by the University Safety Committee annually. The committee notes any safety issues and submits work orders to the Facilities Management and Planning Department to be corrected.
Lighting Surveys – Police and Parking Services completes a monthly lighting survey of university property. Any broken or badly lighted areas are noted and a work order is submitted to the Facilities Management Department to be corrected.
Informational Materials – Brochures, posters, flyers and a website with information regarding these programs are made available at all presentations and at the Police and Parking Services office. This information is provided at the following website. http://www.unk.edu/offices/police/Crime_Prevention