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CU Boulder alerts system test postponed

Feb. 28, 2023

As part of the continuous assessment of our emergency notification protocols and procedures, campus officials will test the CU Boulder alerts system on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 21.

Doreen Jokerst

What to know about how campus emergency notifications work

Feb. 22, 2023

The campus’s new practice of alerting stakeholders to off-campus incidents can raise questions about the nature, reasoning and terminology of notifications, as evidenced this week. CU Boulder Police Chief Doreen Jokerst discusses.

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Want to be more aware when CU sends alerts and advisories?

Feb. 6, 2023

There’s an additional way to receive notifications during all three levels of alerts, not just for CU Emergency Alerts.

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When students, faculty and staff notice behaviors of concern

Feb. 2, 2023

CU Boulder has a sophisticated approach to identifying and sharing concerns. Here’s what to do if you think someone needs help.

Police Chief Doreen Jokerst

When faculty and staff notice behaviors of concern

Feb. 2, 2023

CU Boulder Police Chief Doreen Jokerst wants to remind faculty and staff how to recognize and report behaviors of concern, including information about how CUPD and the university respond once authorities are made aware.

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Joint statement from Boulder County law enforcement agencies on death of Tyre Nichols

Jan. 27, 2023

The CU Boulder police join the Boulder police, Louisville police, Lafayette police, Longmont Public Safety, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office and district attorney’s office in a statement about the sickening and disheartening actions of the Memphis police officers and fire medics involved in the death of Tyre Nichols.

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5 winter drinking safety tips

Jan. 25, 2023

While it’s technically the beginning of spring semester, winter weather is likely to stick around for a few more months. Here are five winter tips to consider if you plan on partying or drinking this semester.

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Emergency alerts now available to employees in multiple languages

Jan. 17, 2023

CU Boulder employees can elect to receive certain emergency and campus closure messages in Spanish, Chinese (simplified and traditional) and Hindi. Department human resources reps are asked to help those who may need assistance selecting their language preference.

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Understanding bias, engaging with people with disabilities the focus of new police training

Dec. 13, 2022

University police are continuing to explore ways to resolve issues while treating all members of the campus community with respect and dignity.

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FSAP counselors certified to help first responders

Dec. 6, 2022

Four CU Boulder Faculty & Staff Assistance Program counselors recently completed specialized training to better provide mental health support for members of the university’s police department.

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