Safety
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.
CU Boulder employees will soon be able to receive certain emergency and campus closure messages in Spanish, Chinese and Hindi. Other languages are being reviewed for compatibility with the university’s alerts system.
Campus officials will now send alerts for dangerous off-campus incidents, partnering with the Boulder Police Department to share information quickly.
Everbridge alerts are sent for emergencies based on one's local address. CU Boulder students and employees are encouraged to make sure their information is up to date in the Buff Portal and MyCUInfo, respectively, by Nov. 18.
Public safety officials are taking a targeted approach to reducing crime on University Hill, adding a remote camera, more uniformed police on the streets and increased communications.
Halloween and Homecoming are times to have fun and celebrate with friends. However, it’s important to keep in mind that celebrations involving alcohol and other substances can make it easier for problematic behaviors and unwelcome advances to go unnoticed.
The University of Colorado Boulder Police Department recently launched two crime dashboards, one showing calls for service on campus and the other showing incidents reported to CUPD.
CU Boulder community members are asking questions about the campus’s notification processes. Learn about CU Emergency Alerts, generally for on-campus incidents, CU Advisories, generally for off-campus incidents, and more.
We would like to thank the community for its patience as the University Hill shooting investigation continues. Also, both our police departments are exploring ways to increase communication about significant off-campus incidents.
Campus urges students, faculty and staff to sign up for area emergency notifications.