UKPD to test UK Alert system tomorrow

UKPD to test UK Alert system tomorrow Categories: Campus News Police UKPD to test UK Alert system tomorrow Adah Hufana, News Editor October 14, 2026 On Thursday, Oct. 15, University of Kentucky students, staff and faculty can expect to see a university-wide alert on their phones and emails. The UK Police Department’s Division of Crisis Management and Preparedness is conducting a test of the campus emergency notification system through a UK Alert, according to UKNow. UK Police will be testing all alert methods: text, email, phone calls, digital signage, Cisco phones, indoor speakers, desktop notifications, outdoor speakers, the UK website and the SafeZone app. According to UKNow, the UK Alert system will send out a message reading “UK ALERT: This is a test of the UK Alert system. This is only a test. Please complete the survey at go.uky.edu/ukalertsurvey.” Students who have provided a phone number in myUK are automatically enrolled in phone call and text UK Alerts. The UKNow article said employees are encouraged to download the SafeZone app to ensure they receive alerts on their phones. ”All members of the campus community should take a moment to review emergency preparedness and response information. Additionally, following the test, take this short survey,” the article said. Questions or concerns regarding the test can be directed to the UK Division of Crisis Management and Preparedness at [email protected]. View Story Comments 0 Like This Story Share on Facebook Share on X Email this Story Print this Story Leave a Comment Tags: uk alert ukpd More to Discover More in Campus DeFlock posters raise questions about campus surveillance NPHC Homecoming Stepshow celebrates the art of stepping at UK On the come up, hockey in the South Homecoming Royalty Showcase crowns 2026 king and queen UK recognizes alumni and faculty with 2026 Global Impact Awards Investigative journalist Marisa Kwiatkowski speaks at Joe Creason Lecture More in News Clements Lecture-Symposium sparks conversations about literature UK’s Flock cameras: How UKPD uses license plate readers Trump to visit Northern Kentucky ahead of midterms UK reviewing Title IX changes, student impacts remain unclear Proposed 10-story student apartment building faces criticism amid Lexington housing shortage Lee Ann Pope encourages cancer screening for Kentuckians More in Police Lexington Police Department prepares for State Street celebrations ahead of UK vs. LSU UK shares information on kratom, addresses University of Mississippi student deaths Sitdown with UK Police Chief: How UKPD keeps students informed Crime bulletin reports multiple scooters stolen on South Campus 5 people shot, 1 deceased after downtown Lexington shooting UKPD flies drones for security during Turning Point USA event About the Contributor Adah Hufana, News Editor