E K U Emergency Alert Update: The suspect was located and apprehended by police officials on scene. -- E K U Emergency Alert Update: The suspect was located and apprehended by police officials on scene.
E K U Emergency Alert Update: The suspect was located and apprehended by police officials on scene. -- E K U Emergency Alert Update: The suspect was located and apprehended by police officials on scene.
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EKU Emergency Management

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859-622-8987
Fax: 859-622-2243


This page is for public information only. To report a crime, an incident, or an emergency, call the EKU Police 911 Center at 859-622-1111, or call 911 for crimes, incidents, or emergencies, occurring off the EKU Richmond Campus.

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EKU Emergency Management

Falling under Campus Operations, EKU Emergency Management is responsible for facilitating emergency response and evacuation procedures for the campus community. In August 2009, the EKU Emergency Action Plan was implemented and replaced the Campus Emergency Response Plan. Although Eastern Kentucky University takes precautions to prevent them, emergencies do occur. When they do, employees are expected to use their own judgment and discretion in order to make quick, effective, and decisive responses. The EKU Emergency Action Plan can be found in a link under Key Resources. EKU Emergency Management is located at the Adams House.

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Recent Emergency Alerts

Current Status: Active Alert

June 24, 2026 8:51 AM
E K U Emergency Alert Update: The suspect was located and apprehended by police officials on scene. -- E K U Emergency Alert Update: The suspect was located and apprehended by police officials on scene.
June 24, 2026 8:25 AM
E K U Emergency Alert: All Clear: We have had no reports of suspect on campus and believe there is no active threat to the community. Resume normal activities. -- E K U Emergency Alert: All Clear: We have had no report of suspect on campus and believe there is no active threat to the community. Resume normal activities. Suspect was in Richmond Police custody and had not entered the Hospital. Suspect has not been located however the immediate area of the bypass and surrounding areas were searched with negative results. Police from multiple jurisdictions continue to search.
June 24, 2026 7:48 AM
E K U Emergency Alert Update: Suspects whereabouts are unknown. Updates will follow. -- E K U Emergency Alert Update: Suspects whereabouts are unknown. Updates will follow.
June 24, 2026 7:45 AM
E K U Emergency Alert: Possible Dangerous Situation reported on or near Richmond Campus involving suspect who escaped custody from the Hospital. -- E K U Emergency Alert: Possible Dangerous Situation reported on or near Richmond Campus involving suspect who escaped custody from the Hospital. Suspect is white male, shirtless, wearing black shorts. Suspect is handcuffed and was violent but unarmed. Police responding. Updates to follow. Secure In Place: Secure your hiding place by locking or barricading doors and windows. Conceal yourself and take cover. If a person enters your building with a weapon, immediately evacuate the building. If a person is seen outdoors with a weapon, seek shelter in the nearest unsecured building or leave the area. Warn other people in the area, provide assistance as you are able, and try to remain calm. Protect yourself. Avoid the area or hide out, by seeking shelter, and taking cover, in a secure place within a building. You should look for small, interior, securable, spaces to hide out in.
June 17, 2026 12:20 PM
EKU Monthly Test - Focus on Preparedness -- EKU Test: This is a test of the EKU Emergency Notification System. Check your EKU Email Account and learn about our Public Safety App. Look for EKU S.A.F.E. (the Safety Application for EKU), provided by AppArmor/Rave, in the App and Google Play stores. https://www.eku.edu/in/guides/s-a-f-e-app/