LEXINGTON, Ky. (WSAZ) - The University of Kentucky will be adding an extra layer of protection around campus.

UK Police Department added a new Security Operations Center in hopes of decreasing response times.

UK Police Chief Joe Monroe says that their response time is about 90 seconds to two minutes, but with their new upgrade technology, they will be able to respond even quicker.

New resources like live body cameras and drones will help create transparency, and hopefully lower an increase in crimes.

Now, Chief Monroe says he wants this new center and new initiatives to make students feel safer on campus.

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