CU Boulder Safety Philosophy

As part of our commitment to campus safety, CU provides comprehensive safety resources for faculty, staff, and students. We encourage you to learn about and make regular use of these resources and support a culture of personal responsibility, on campus and off, that will help us build an increasingly safe university community.

Reporting

There are several options for you to .

If you are considering reporting a concern, you can explore your reporting options here.

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Police

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A full-service police department with 40 full-time officers to respond to reports of criminal acts and campus emergencies. The best source for up-to-date crime and safety information.

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听Non-emergency phone: 303-492-6666
Location: 1050 Regent Drive, Boulder, CO

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Committed to community partnerships, excellence in service and organizational and personal integrity.听Important information for anyone living in Boulder.听

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听Non-emergency phone: 303-441-3333
Location:听1805 33rd St, Boulder, CO

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Crisis Support

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

Offers a range of mental health services tailored to fit the needs of CU听Boulder students.

Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)

Dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community.

Office of Institutional Equity & Compliance (OIEC)

Provides education and addresses concerns about discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct

Office of Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution (OSCCR)

Supports community safety, student growth and success.

Office of Victim Assistance (OVA)

Support services for students, staff, and faculty in the aftermath of a traumatic, disturbing, or disruptive life event.

Ombuds Office

Assists students, faculty, and staff to informally and impartially resolve complaints or听disputes with other individuals, offices, or departments within the university.

A small law office at CU听Boulder dedicated exclusively to serving the legal needs of students.

Student Support and Case Management

Offers assistance and intervention for students in distress or experiencing a challenging situation.

Suicide Prevention

24/7 help-line for individuals exhibiting suicidal tendency or thoughts.

Phone: 303-492-6766 (24/7 phone)

Emergency Preparedness

Emergencies can arise at any time, from unforeseen causes. It is important that you are prepared in case of any emergency, and that you are aware of the different kinds of emergencies that can occur on a research campus like CU听Boulder.

Emergency Management

Provides planning and coordination of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery of natural and man-made disasters.

Provides comprehensive services and support that allows the university to maintain its high standards of health and safety for laboratories, work areas, and classrooms.

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Prevention

Crime Prevention & Safety

The CU Boulder Police Department听works hard to ensure that the campus is a safe place to live, learn, work, and play. Everyone is urged to take听common sense precautions, be alert, and look out for others. Together we can ensure that our CU Boulder community remains safe.

Safe Transportation

Any student, staff, or faculty member may receive a free safe escort by vehicle to/from campus and throughout Boulder city limits via .

Active Harmer Response

Active harmer incidents can occur anywhere at anytime. If an active harmer incident occurs near you, Run. Hide. Fight.

If a safe path is available, RUN

  • Have an escape route and plan in mind
  • Do not hesitate, get out
  • Leave your belongings
  • Evacuate regardless of whether others agree to follow
  • Keep your hands visible

If you cannot get out safely,听HIDE

  • Black entrances, turn off lights and lock doors
  • Stay out of the harmer's view
  • Be quiet and silence your phone (including vibrate)

Fight only as a听LAST RESORT

  • Try to disarm and incapacitate the harmer
  • Improvise weapons or throw items at the harmer
  • Fight like your life depends on it

When law enforcement arrives

  • Remain calm and follow instructions
  • Raise hands and spread fingers
  • Avoid quick movements toward officers, such as holding on to them for safety
  • Avoid pointing, screaming or yelling
  • Do not ask questions when evacuating

Information to provide to 911 operators

  • Location of the active harmer
  • Number of harmers
  • Physical description of harmer(s)
  • Number and type of weapons the harmer has
  • Number of potential victims at location

Call or text 9-1-1 when it is safe to do so