The University of Nebraska is a state institution composed of a chief governing administrative unit, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and such other institutions and units as may be designated by the Legislature. UNK is located in the city of Kearney, Nebraska, with a population of 25,000. As part of that larger community, UNK shares many of the same interests and problems, including concerns about crime.
Crime is a problem that cuts across campus, city and state boundaries and affects the entire nation.
Although UNK has been fortunate in not experiencing a significant number of crimes in the past, it would not be honest to state that such incidents have not taken place. To prevent such incidents, the UNK Public Safety, the Student Affairs staff, and students, faculty and staff themselves are responsible for a number of measures to insure that members of the campus community and their possessions are protected as much as possible. UNK may also provide this information to the United States Department of Education. Crime statistics during the three preceding school years which reflect offenses reported to campus authorities are listed in the attached . 911 may be used during emergency situations.