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Kentucky Governor's Task Force on Campus Safety Report
Title: Kentucky Governor's Task Force on Campus Safety Report
Date: Sep. 7, 2007
Author: Governor Ernie Fletcher
Institution: Kentucky Unbridled Spirit
Bibliographic Entry: Fletcher, Ernie. Kentucky Governor's Task Force on Campus Safety Report. Kentucky Unbridled Spirit, 2007. http://www.dpp.ky.gov/NR/Rdon lyres/34C366A3-6A6C-4131-A5DA-42F462A48377/0/GovernorTaskForceReport.pdf (accessed Nov. 2, 2007).
Electronic Link: http://www.dpp.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/34C366A3-6A6C-4131-A5DA-42F462A48377/0/GovernorTaskForceReport.pdf
Key Words: Michael Minger Act; Clery Act; Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE); Prevention, Education, and Advocacy on Campus and in the Community (PEACC)
Summary of Key Points, Issues, Conclusions:
In order to address campus safety and security to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for college and university students, the Governor’s Task Force on Campus Safety was formed. The Task Force focuses on two broad areas: 1.) evaluating compliance with Kentucky laws and regulations, including building and fire codes governing residential facilities and classroom buildings; and 2.) studying campus policies and procedures involving safety, crimes, and law enforcement.
The Task Force’s mission was threefold: 1.) develop recommendations for legislation to be presented at the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2008 session, 2.) develop policies and initiatives for heightened security and safety for campus residents, facilities, and the campus environment; and 3.) establish broad initiatives designed to enhance safety and security on campuses across the Commonwealth.
After reviewing current safety and security on Kentucky’s college campuses, the Task Force made four major findings:
• Fundamental procedures and policies are in place, but there is room for improvement where vulnerabilities exist
• Issues of inconsistent compliance with policies require attention by the Commonwealth and its colleges and universities
• While more uniform compliance can be achieved with more attention to operational and educational initiatives, additional funding may be necessary
• Additional funding should be requested in the 2008-2010 postsecondary education biennial budget to address changes
• A statewide Center for Campus Safety should be established to address the need for consistent safety and security standards among all institutions
Name of Researcher: Alison Stevens
Institution: Integrative Center for Homeland Security, Texas A&M University
Date Posted: Nov. 28, 2007