Police
Patrol Division
The patrol unit delivers most of the required police services to the KU community, primarily charged with the preservation of peace and order at the university. The patrol officers enforce federal laws, state statutes and university regulations. The unit is responsible for the prevention of crime, the investigation of crimes that occur on campus, the apprehension of offenders and the recovery of stolen property.
The patrol unit has the largest allocation of manpower within the KU Police Department, with 25 commissioned law enforcement officers. The patrol unit consists of a patrol Deputy Chief, six patrol sergeants, and 18 patrol officers. This is the most visible unit of PSO as they are in squad cars and on foot patrol on campus.
Responsibilities include documenting and investigating crimes, but also responding to all emergencies that occur on campus, including crimes, medical emergencies, and fires. The patrol unit also investigates vehicular and non-vehicular accidents, and enforces traffic ordinances. Some other responsibilities not traditionally associated with law enforcement include motorist assists, office lockouts, safety escorts and a variety of other citizen requests for assistance.
Police Officers in the KU Police Department are fully commissioned police officers certified by the State of Kansas as established under Kansas Statutes Annotated, 76-726.
Police Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The patrol unit officers work 10-hour shifts with three overlapping squads. Ten-hour shifts have been in place for years and have proved beneficial to our community. The shift configuration allows for additional manpower during periods of increased activity, allowing for better police coverage and service.
Patrol Contact
Captain Joseph Jackson
785-864-5900
jjack@ku.edu
Investigations/Support Services Division
The Investigations and Support Services Division is responsible for all non-patrol functions at the KU Police Department. It is comprised of three sections: Investigations, Community Engagement, and Emergency Communications.
The Investigations Section consists of two detectives and a sergeant. They conduct in-depth and sometimes lengthy investigations of criminal offenses, complete employment background checks on potential new employees, create operations plans for special events, and provide protection for dignitaries visiting the University of Kansas. The Investigations Section frequently assists local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies as their investigations bring them to campus and have specialized training in crime scene processing, evidence management, and interviewing.
The Community Engagement Section consists of an officer, two detectives, and a sergeant. They create and present educational programs, conduct community outreach, and coordinate our department's in-house training program. Community Engagement maintains KU's main lost and found location and bicycle registry. They also develop policies and procedures and are responsible for coordinating our department's accreditation through the Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (KLEAP).
The Emergency Communications Section consists of eight emergency communications officers, a supervisor, and a manager. The KU Emergency Communications Center is a fully encrypted state-of-the-art 911 facility with advanced dispatch and text-to-911 capabilities. Emergency communications officers coordinate communication between our law enforcement officers, campus and community resources, and other area first responders. The Emergency Communications Section maintains our department's information technology and is the primary contact for official records.
Investigations / Support Services Contact
Captain Jack Campbell
785-864-5900
jcampbel@ku.edu