Wildcat Ready
Your Safety Starts Here
At the University of Kentucky, safety is a shared responsibility — and we want every Wildcat to feel informed, prepared and empowered to take action when it matters most.
Be Smart. Be Safe. Be Wildcat Ready.
Over the past year, we’ve made significant investments to enhance safety across UK, including:
- Increased UKPD patrols during late-night hours on campus
- Enhanced lighting in key areas — with new permanent fixtures underway
- Upgraded security in residence halls and parking garages
- Strengthened partnerships with the City of Lexington, Lexington Police and local businesses
In addition to the investments we made last year, this year we are:
- Deploying a state-of-the-art mobile police unit on North Campus, near Good Samaritan Hospital
- Enhancing residence hall security with cameras and access controls
- Installing new permanent lighting along Winslow and Scott Street
- Implementing a first responder drone program to enhance emergency response
- Introducing SafeZone, our new campus safety app designed to give you fast, easy access to help when you need it
Be Wildcat Ready in three simple ways:
Stay Informed
Staying informed is the first step you can take for your personal safety. Ensure you're signed up to receive UK Alerts via phone call and text. Update your preferences in MyUK and download the SafeZone app today.
Be Prepared
Review the Emergency Response Guide. This guide provides information on how to respond in any emergency, including situations involving active aggressors and severe weather threats.
Take Action
In the event of an emergency, you may need to take action to ensure your safety. Know when to evacuate, shelter in place or run, hide, fight. Report emergencies and suspicious activity to UKPD.
Staying Wildcat Ready: Tips, News & Updates
At the University of Kentucky, safety is a shared responsibility — and we all have a role to play. Wildcat Ready is about being prepared, staying aware and looking out for one another. Together, we’re building a culture of safety rooted in care, readiness and respect.
