Community Policing
Community Oriented Police Services Program
(C.O.P.S)
The Community Oriented Police Services (COPS) program was created to build positive relationships between police officers and the communities they serve. To foster this connection, KSU police officers are assigned specific areas on campus for regular patrol and special events. This affords faculty, staff and students the chance to communicate directly to law enforcement any issues concerning potential criminal activity within academic buildings and residence halls.
In an effort to encourage positive interaction between Police Services, faculty, staff and students, the university offers a variety of crime prevention and awareness programs to include:
- Personal Safety
- Alcohol and Drug Awareness
- A.L.I.C.E (Alert, Lockdown, Information, Counter and Evacuation) regarding active threat response
To learn more about the COPS program, or to schedule a presentation for your group regarding general crime prevention and personal safety, please contact our full-time Community Resource officer, Tricia Knoles, at 330-672-0370.
2020-2021 COPS Liaison Assigned Areas
Residence Halls
Officer Justin May: Tri-Towers: Koonce, Leebrick, Wright and Korb Halls; Residence Services Security & Recreation Services
Officer Robert: New Front: Dunbar, Engleman, Prentice
Officer Anne Spahr: Eastway: Allyn, Clark, Fletcher; Manchester Halls
Sergeant Michquel Penn: Twin Towers: Beall, McDowell Halls, Van Campen Hall and Library
Lt. Jim Campbell: Quad: Lake, Olson, Stopher and Johnson Halls
Officer Nathan Hoxworth: Centennial Court A, B
Officer Diane Dudziak: Centennial Court C, D, E, F
Academic Buildings and other Facilities
Lt. Josh Simms: Kent, Lowry, Moulton, White, Cartwright, Merrill, Golf Course Training Facility, Dix Stadium and Fieldhouse
Sergeant Kevin Hammer: CVA, Schwartz Center, Nixson, Stewart, Lincoln, Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Aeronautics and Technology Building, Rockwell Hall
Officer Miguel Witt: Kent Ctr. for the Performing Arts, BSA, Satterfield, Bowman, Ice Arena, SRWC, Airport, Starbucks, Campus Book & Supply
Officer Joe Knotek: CDC, Library, Student Center, Taylor, Franklin, McGilvrey, Greek House A, Administrative Services, WKSU, UFM
Officer Trevor White: Williams, Henderson, Smith, Integrated Sciences Building, Cunningham, Math, Liquid Crystals Materials, Research One, MACC, MACC Annex
Officer Brittnee Wolf: CAED, CUE, ROTC, Heer, Harbourt, Oscar Ritchie, Cohn Jewish Student Center, Women's Center, Health Center, May Prentice
Sergeant Steve Steele: UFM supervision and Residence Services Security
Officer Vance Voyles: Library and Student Center
Officer Bill Atha: Custodians
Officer John Cevasco: CAED
Officer Rachel Morrow: Rose's Diner & Market
Officer Rachel Morrow: Rosie's Diner
