The University of Kentucky Police Department used drones during a UK Turning Point USA “Pick Up the Mic” event after saying the drones would only be used for active pursuit or responding to incidents.
The...
Sylvia Freire, Assistant News Editor
• January 15, 2026
The University of Kentucky Police Department is expanding safety measures through its safety campaign, “Wildcat Ready.”
Chief of Police Joe Monroe sent a campus-wide email on Jan. 14, updating the...
The University of Kentucky Police Department and the Division of Crisis Management and Preparedness will lead a full-scale emergency exercise near Kroger Field on UK’s campus, according to a press release...
Sammy Wynn, Assistant News Editor
• September 15, 2025
The University of Kentucky implemented additional security measures in residence halls for the 2025-26 school year, following a series of crime bulletins issued last year.
On Aug. 15, UK Police Department...
Olivia White, Assistant Video Editor
• September 15, 2025
On Aug. 15, the University of Kentucky Police Department (UKPD) sent an email including new safety enhancements for residence halls on campus. New access controls and increased security were added to combat...
On Friday, August 15, University of Kentucky Chief of Police Joe Monroe sent a campus wide email regarding additional implementations targeting safety efforts on campus, including a campus-wide safety...
The University of Kentucky Police Department (UKPD) addressed additional implementations targeting safety efforts on campus, including a campus-wide safety campaign.
On Friday, August 15, an email sent...
Police are investigating a vehicle fire in the parking lot behind Memorial Hall, according to a crime bulletin issued Monday, June 9.
The crime bulletin, sent via email by the University of Kentucky...
This story has been updated as of March 4, 2025, 5:50 p.m.
Two University of Kentucky students have been charged with the rape of another student in an on-campus residence hall.
Freshmen Angus Thompson,...
A captain from the University of Kentucky’s Police Department is set to carry the torch for the Special Olympics, representing Kentucky in Turin, Italy, as part of the movement to end discrimination...
The University of Kentucky Police Department released a crime bulletin email on Feb. 24 detailing an on-campus sexual assault.
According to the crime bulletin, the assault, reported on Feb. 22, occurred...
In this special episode, hosts Giana Gallo and Owen Chesemore bring on UK Police Chief Joe Monroe to give insight on how safety measures are being increased around campus and how UKPD is handling the recent...
