2014 Annual Campus Security Report for 2013
Background—Kansas State University Olathe
The Kansas State University Olathe Campus is located in a park-like setting on 38 acres in
the Kansas Bio-Science Park, just east of Kansas Highway 7 on College Boulevard in
Johnson County, KS. The Olathe campus presently consists of one building sitting on 6
acres; the remaining acres are for future campus development. The Olathe campus is a
community of approximately 70 students and 40 faculty and staff, as of Fall 2014.
Attendance for on-campus classes, events and programs averages 1,200-1,500 visitors per
month.
In 2004, Kansas State University began making plans to expand with the creation of the
Kansas Bioscience Park in Olathe, KS. The new Olathe campus was envisioned as a muchneeded bridge to connect education directly with global industry in the animal health
corridor, which stretches from Manhattan, KS to Columbia, MO.
The goal of the Olathe campus is to teach students, but also be a place where professionals
come to continue their learning. It is home to graduate-level students as they prepare for
careers in the biosciences and biotechnology, with opportunities to work with faculty from
Kansas State University as well as industry scientists. Those already in the business world
benefit from the presence of the campus, which trains the future workforce in the latest
industry technologies and recent research developments by holding seminars and
workshops. The Olathe campus also houses collaborations between researchers and
companies, both public and private, so that the technology being developed is what the
businesses in the industry are demanding.
Kansas State University is a four-campus system. Kansas State University Olathe, which
officially opened on April 26, 2011, is the newest member of the family. Complementing the
main campus in Manhattan, the Global Campus, and the College of Technology and Aviation
in Salina, the Olathe campus is the academic research presence within the Kansas
Bioscience Park, leveraging K-State's broad capabilities and its many resources. The
academic programs offered at Olathe campus are supported by strong partnerships among
units within K-State, including the university's Graduate School and the K-State Global
Campus.
Kansas State University Olathe started offering on-campus academic classes in fall
semester of 2012; therefore, this is the first Campus Security Report published for the
Olathe campus. Starting with the 2015 report, future security reports will contain
information for the previous years, as required.
Developing a safe and secure environment at an academic institution is the responsibility
of the entire community. The Department of Public Safety on the Kansas State University
main campus and the Facilities Department and Security Department on the Olathe
campus have the responsibility to identify programs, methods, and approaches to help
the campus maintain a reasonably safe and secure environment.
Additional administrative units that assist with campus safety at Kansas State University
Olathe are the Student Services Office and Human Resources Office.
Security Department
The Kansas State University Olathe Security Department helps preserve a safe campus
environment where diverse social, cultural, and academic values are allowed to develop
and prosper. The Olathe campus Security Department consists of two fulltime security
officers from G4S Security that monitor and patrol the campus from 7:00am-11:00pm
Monday-Friday, and on weekend days when the campus is open for scheduled activities.
The campus, which currently consists of just one building, is equipped with 37 security
cameras, and an access control system, and emergency code blue phones in the front and
rear parking lots . The Olathe campus Security Department communicates and coordinates
with the Police Department on the main campus in Manhattan, KS, and also maintains a
close working relationship with the City of Olathe Police Department in an effort to
maximize the services provided to the University community.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Olathe Police/Fire/Rescue
Police Non-Emergency
Olathe Fire Dept. Non-Emergency
Poison Control
Local Hospital: Olathe Medical Center
Johnson County Health Department
911 ( WHEN CALLING FROM CELL OR OUTSIDE BLDG)
9-911 ( WHEN CALLING FROM LANDLINE INSIDE BLDG)
913- 971-7455
913-971-7900
913- 588-6633
913- 791-4224
913- 894-2525
IN-HOUSE AUTHORITIES
Security Office (7 a.m. – 11 p.m., weekdays)
Security (After hours, weekends, and holidays)
Security Officer Cell Day Shift 7am-3pm M-F
Security Officer Cell Night Shift 3pm-11pm M-F
Facility Manager – Andrena Keesee
Facility Assistant – Andy Stout
Student Services – Dana Reinert
Human Resources – Roberta Robinson
Office
Cell
Cell Day
Cell Night
Office
Cell
Office
Cell
Office
Cell
Office
913-307-7318
913-953-6050
816-365-2036
913-481-0575
913-397-7309
913-953-6050
913-307-7374
913-210-9594
913-307-7340
785-341-4228
913-307-7316
INFORMATION SOURCES
Information Technology Services-Olathe Campus 913-307-7359
Weather Hotline
540-6021
Local Radio Stations
Radio 100.9 FM
Local TV Stations
ABC, CBS, KSHB, KCPT
Utility Company: Kansas City Power and Light 888-471-5275
Gas: Atmos Energy
888-286-6700
Water: WaterOne
913-895-5500
LOCAL RESOURCES
Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA)
http://www.mocsa.org/
If you or someone you know is the victim of sexual violence, call the MOCSA (Metropolitan
Organization to Counter Sexual Assault) 24-hour crisis line for help. MOCSA offers therapy,
support and advocacy for victims of rape and sexual assault, for sexually abused children
and families, for adult survivors of child sexual abuse and for others affected by sexual
violence. Advocates will accompany victims of sexual assault to emergency rooms to
provide support during forensic evidence exams. They'll also accompany victims to file
police reports and to police interviews and legal hearings or trials.
Kansas 24-hr crisis line: 913-642-0233
Missouri 24-hr crisis line: 816-531-0233
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
Main location: 3100 Broadway, Suite 400, KC, MO 64111-2591
Other locations: hospitals in Olathe, KS and Greater KC Area
SAFEHome
http://www.safehome-ks.org/
SAFEHome is one of six domestic violence shelters in the KC Metro, and is the only program
of services for victims of domestic violence in Johnson County, KS. In addition to temporary
shelter, SAFEHome also provides transitional housing, women's and children's counseling,
community outreach counseling, housing, court and economic advocacy, court advocacy,
substance abuse assessment and rape prevention education.
24-hr crisis line: 913-262-2868
Main location: Johnson County, KS (Specific location is not disclosed in order to protect
victims.)
Johnson County Mental Health Emergency Services
http://www.jocogov.org/dept/mental-health/emergency-services/contact-information
24-hr emergency services: 913-268-0156
Daytime business hours: 913-826-4200
Main location: 111 South Cherry Street, Olathe, KS 66061
Additional Resources in Johnson County
http://www.jocogov.org/dept/human-services/publications-and-directories/myresource-connection
NOTIFY JO-CO
Johnson County offers a broad range of services to residents. For example, Johnson County
residents have the opportunity to sign up for NOTIFY JO-CO at Notifyjoco.org. NOTIFY JOCO is an emergency alert system that allows fast notifications about local emergencies,
including tornado warnings, evacuation notices, and public health alerts.
Responding to Calls
Olathe campus security officers carry cellular telephones and can be reached in case of
emergency anytime Monday-Friday (during day shift 7am-3-pm dial 816-365-2036, during
night shift 3pm-11pm dial 913-481-0575. Emergency calls received by security officers are
promptly referred to Police, Ambulance, or Fire Departments, as necessary. Security
officers also notify the appropriate campus administrator and provide a written incident
report on all emergency situations. Criminal investigations, vehicle accidents, and moving
violations are referred to the Olathe Police Department.
City of Olathe Police Department officers drive through the Olathe campus as part of their
routine patrol practices. The City of Olathe Police and Fire Departments respond to all
police and fire calls on the campus. Offenses occurring off campus are recorded daily in
the Olathe local newspaper. The City of Olathe Police Department provides information
to the Kansas State University Olathe about crimes occurring adjacent to the campus. The
University monitors off-campus incidents, and alerts the University community of
incidents that may be of concern to the safety and welfare of University community
members.
Crime Prevention
Crime prevention demands constant interaction and outreach to the community. The
Kansas State University Olathe Security Department and Facilities Department
coordinate to distribute materials intended to familiarize students, faculty, and staff with
their responsibilities in reducing criminal opportunity. Crime prevention brochures,
posters, and handouts are used to help make all members of the campus community
aware of the potential for crime. Olathe campus Security Department and Facilities
Department relies on the local media to present information to the community about
situations that may pose a potential threat to its members. The Olathe campus Student
Services Office, in coordination with the Office of Student Life on the main Manhattan
campus, offers programs, information, and resources to students, faculty, and staff in
order to provide further opportunities for campus community members to educate and
protect themselves while helping to prevent crime.
Emergency Notification System
Kansas State University officials use the following means of communication to alert the
university community about a crisis, danger, or natural disaster:
 Reverse 911 telephone calling system. A thirty-second recorded message from
Kansas State Police is sent to cell phones and land lines. The message provides a
summary of the situation and instructions.
 Text messaging. Kansas State Police send a brief text message to cell phones of
students, staff, and faculty to provide a summary of the situation and instructions.
 Webpage override. All web pages at www.k-state.edu and www.olathe.k-state.edu are
automatically redirected to emergency information page.
 E-mail advisory. An email is sent to students, staff, and faculty to provide a summary
of the situation and instructions.
 Tornado warning sirens. The City of Olathe siren system is clearly audible on the
Olathe campus.
 Local media. Kansas State University Olathe Communications Office provides
information and updates to local radio and news stations.
 Campus Security and Facilities Dept. Monitors local news and weather alerts and
disseminates information, as appropriate.
Emergency Guide: Kansas State University Olathe also provides an Emergency Response
Guide to the entire campus community that provides Emergency Numbers, Evacuation
Procedures, Medical Procedures, Fire, Tornado and Severe Weather Information, and
information for other emergency situations. This guide can be accessed at the campus
Security Office, Reception Desk in main lobby and also found at on the campus website at
http://olathe.k-state.edu/about/EmergencyProceduresGuide.pdf
Facilities Office, Security Dept., and Student Services Office
In the event of a crisis situation or in the effort to prevent future crimes, the Kansas State
University Olathe Facilities Department, in coordination with the campus Security
Department, will proactively inform the campus community via the text message alert
system (K-State Alerts), an all campus email, or campus memo. When appropriate, a
Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) will be formed with key representatives from the
Olathe campus Student Services Office, Facilities Department, Security Department, and
Human Resources. The goal of the CIRT is to assess and coordinate the response to
significant campus situations and events that require intervention to assist the community
and its members in order to return to a more normal state of functioning and to suggest
future preventative measures.
How to Report Crimes and Other Emergencies Occurring On Campus
Preventing campus crime is a shared responsibility between Kansas State University
Olathe and its campus community members. Public apathy is a criminal’s greatest ally.
Campus community members should not assume that someone else has reported
suspicious or criminal activity. Suspicion is the only reason anyone needs for calling the
police. Crimes, suspicious activity, or other emergencies on campus should be reported
immediately. If a campus community member suspects a crime has been or is being
committed, s/he should immediately call the Olathe campus Security Department at 913307-7318, the Facilities Department at 913-307-7309, or the Olathe Police Department at
9-911. The Olathe campus Security office is located in the main lobby, and a security
officer is always available by phone, even when on patrol. Olathe campus security officers
will immediately report to the scene of a reported or suspected crime, and then follow
procedures to resolve and report the issue.
Campus Crime Statistics and Crime Rates
In accordance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, statistical data
on criminal incidents (reported to City of Olathe Police) and arrests (on the campus) is
provided as public information. The data covers a 12-month period, from January 1
through December 31, for each year listed. The offenses listed are the types of offenses
included in the statistics compiled in the Uniform Crime Report by the Federal Bureau of
Investigation. The definitions of these offenses are in accordance with the Uniform Crime
Report Definitions. It should be noted that the data included are only those offenses
reported to the Kansas State University Olathe Security Department and the City of Olathe
Police Department that have occurred on the Olathe campus. Statistical data on incidents
off the campus involving students are not included, as they are not retrievable from local
law enforcement. Additional information regarding crime rates in the community may be
obtained from the City of Olathe Police Department.
Kansas State University Olathe
Crime Statistics by Year
January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013
Criminal Offense
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter
Negligent Manslaughter
Sex Offenses – Forcible
Sex Offenses – Non-Forcible
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Motor Vehicle Theft
Arson
Hate Crimes
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter
Negligent Manslaughter
Sex Offenses – Forcible
Sex Offenses – Non-Forcible
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Motor Vehicle Theft
Arson
Simple Assault
Larceny-Theft
Intimidation
Destruction/damage/vandalism of property
Arrests
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
Drug Abuse violations
Liquor Law violations
Disciplinary Actions
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.
Drug Abuse violations
Liquor Law violations
On-Campus
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
On-Campus
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
On-Campus
0
0
0
On-Campus
0
0
0
Public Property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Public Property
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Public Property
0
0
0
Public Property
0
0
0
*** Data reflects only the offenses that have been reported to K-State Olathe Security Department and/or the Olathe Police
Department.