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Safety and security are high priorities for any college campus, and that’s no different for KU. There is a blue-light emergency phone system students can use if they have an emergency on campus, which helps everyone feel safer walking on campus at night. There are security desks in the entrances of every dorm, and guests must be checked in and out by leaving a drivers liscense at the front desk. Students must use a University ID card to get into the dorms at all times, not just at night. The University also offers services like Safe Ride, which offers students a free ride home, whether they are intoxicated or just afraid of walking home in the dark.

Students generally feel that the KU does a good job ensuring safety on campus, but the University can only do so much—students are responsible for keeping themselves out of bad situations and their belongings safe. The biggest security problem at KU is theft, so it’s important for students to keep tabs on their things, like laptops, wherever they are. It’s easy to feel safe in Lawrence, but locking doors to dorm rooms and off-campus housing is very important. If students are careful, theft and other security problems won’t be a concern.

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asangher

Mechanical Engineering '15

4.6

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Safety

Overall, I've never been worried about crime at KU and feel like it is very safe. The parking lots are regularly patrolled and there are always people on campus regardless of what time it is. We do have the infamous "Lawrence Rapist" however as long as you are cautious of your surroundings and use a buddy when traveling at night, you shouldn't have any issues.

Apr 23, 2012

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kateholland11

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering '15

4.6

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Completely Safe

I have never felt unsafe on campus. I have only heard of one incident of people feeling threatened, and that was when they were careless and left their doors unlocked. I have walked from the library to the dorms late at night alone several times. As a freshman girl, I never felt threatened or unsafe.

Apr 09, 2012

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soookieee

Business Administration and Management '15

5.0

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No Crime, University Provides Safe Bus and Safe Ride Service (Somewhat Like Taxi Service)

I have yet to hear about any campus crime. There are emergency safety phones set up throughout the campus. The university also offers a Safe Bus service to prevent drunk driving. There are 3 buses and they take different routes throughout Lawrence (mainly downtown and the student apartment areas) all the routes start at the dorms. The university also provides a Safe Ride service that is like a taxi service. As long as you are a student, you may call to ask for a ride.

Mar 29, 2012

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