Kent State s Security Aide program is nationally recognized for excellence. Student security aides, attired in gold jackets, are in direct contact with University Police Services via two-way radios. The security aides receive 40hours of intense training prior to assuming their duties. They learn CPR, first aid, fire prevention and emergency procedures. The most widely used program offered by the Security Aide program is the escort service.
Residents are able to enter their buildings or corridors by using entrance keys.
The residential areas are locked 24 hours a day, seven days a week to allow only residents of a hall, their escorted guests, and authorized personnel to enter. Nonresident guests must be escorted by residents at all times. The residence hall system has six central area desks that are staffed 24 hours a day for students' convenience. Students living in any of Kent State's residence halls may report criminal activity, emergencies, or safety hazards to their residence hall director, their resident assistant, or a security aide. All residence hall living areas are locked 24 hours a day.