Kansas State University Police Department

06/15/2026

🐾 Hello, Wildcat Family!

Last week, Officer Joseph Peltz graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center as a member of Class 358. In addition to successfully completing basic training, Officer Peltz earned the prestigious 200 Mile Award, which recognizes recruits who meet all physical fitness requirements and complete more than 200 miles of running outside of scheduled class time.

Officer Peltz has returned to campus and has already begun the Field Training Program, where he will continue developing the skills and experience necessary to serve the K-State community.

Be sure to welcome the newest member of the KSUPD team and say hello when you see him out on patrol!

Congratulations, Officer Peltz!

Stay Safe and Go Cats! 💜🐾

05/29/2026

🚓✨ This past Tuesday, we had the great honor of spending time with some future Wildcats at Wonder Workshop! 🐾💜

Our team had a blast teaching students about fingerprints 🖐️🔍, introducing them to our Drone Team program 🚁, and showing off the equipment we carry on our uniforms 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️ and in our patrol vehicles 🚔⚡️

The future is bright with these young Manhappeners! 🌟🐱💜

05/18/2026

Urgent K-State Alert: Severe weather is expected this afternoon. Salina campus will begin limited operations with essential personnel only at 1 p.m. Manhattan campus will begin limited operations at 2 p.m.
All in-person intersession classes are canceled from 1 p.m. on for the Salina campus and from 2 p.m. for the Manhattan campus.
Employees should contact supervisors if they have questions.

05/12/2026

During National Police Week 2026, the Kansas State University Police Department joins agencies across the nation in honoring the service, sacrifice, and commitment of law enforcement professionals everywhere.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and designated the calendar week in which it falls as National Police Week. Established through a joint resolution of Congress, this week serves as a time to remember and recognize the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty while protecting others.
We pause this week to honor the fallen, support the families and coworkers who carry their memory forward, and recognize the dedication of those who continue to serve our communities each day.
At KSUPD, we remain committed to our core tenets:
💜 Dedication
💜 Courage
💜 Integrity
Thank you to all law enforcement professionals, past and present, who answer the call to serve and protect. Your commitment does not go unnoticed.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there from the men and women of the K-State Police Department! 💜

Today we celebrate and thank the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, guardians, and mother figures whose love, strength, sacrifice, and support make a difference every single day. We appreciate all that you do for your families and our communities.

We hope you have a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved day! 🌷

05/07/2026

For those who may have missed it, KSUPD’s very own Sgt. Kyle Casey was featured earlier this week in K-State Today’s People with Purpose series. I’d encourage every K-Stater to take a few minutes to give it a read.

Sgt. Casey exemplifies the values, professionalism, and community-focused policing philosophy of the K-State Police Department each and every day. Thank you for representing yourself, your department, and the law enforcement profession so well, Sarge! 👏💜

Kyle Casey, as a patrol sergeant for KSUPD, stands up for safety by standing beside those he serves.

05/04/2026

May the Fourth Be With You Always, Wildcat Jedi 💜✨

As you travel the galaxy this week in your landspeeders and AT-STs, be sure to buckle up for safety. And don’t forget to take proper precautions while riding your speeder bikes 🚗💺👨‍🚀

If you plan to enjoy some Corellian Ale or Jawa Juice, please do so responsibly 🍻 And remember—every Force-wielding K-Stater has access to the Republic’s SafeRide program 🚕 https://union.k-state.edu/saferide Set it up now before you need it!

These ARE the safety tips you’re looking for 👀🐾

05/01/2026

Big shout-out to our partners at the CARE Office (Center for Advocacy, Response & Education) for organizing this year’s Denim Day event in Bosco Plaza this past Wednesday 💜👖

The event helped raise awareness and promote education around sexual assault, and it was great to see so many on- and off-campus partners united in support of survivors and prevention efforts 🤝

We appreciated the many meaningful conversations with fellow K-Staters throughout the event 🐾

If you haven’t already, be sure to download the K-State Safe App https://www.k-state.edu/risk-safety/safe/ —it’s packed with valuable safety resources available to all Wildcats 📲

04/24/2026

On Wednesday, we celebrated Amanda Day (also known as Administrative Professionals Day) 💜🐾

Unfortunately, someone forgot to grab a photo that day (ahem… Cap 😅), so we’re making up for it now!

Amanda serves K-State PD and the entire Wildcat Community in so many ways that it’s hard to fully capture—customer service, department morale, quality control, report distribution, supplies, K-State super fandom, and so much more. Her impact is felt every single day, in ways that often go unmentioned.

Thank you, Amanda! You are a true K-State superstar 💜⭐🐾

04/17/2026

As National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize and showcase our incredible Dispatch staff and the vital work they do for K-State and the entire Wildcat community 💜🐾

They are K-State’s first first responders—the voice on the other end of the line when help is needed most 📞 The calm in the chaos, not only for our community, but often for our officers as well 🚔

A huge thank you to Jason, Caitlin, Emily, Bree, Ariana, Sloan, and Emberlin. Your dedication, professionalism, and steady presence do not go unnoticed 💜👏

From your K-State PD family and the Wildcat community—thank you for everything you do 🐾💜