Auraria Campus Police Department Community Advisory Board



What is ACPD Community Advisory Board (ACPD CAB)?

The ACPD Community Advisory Board was established by the Auraria Executives Council in full collaboration with the Auraria Campus Police Department, as an independent advisory committee comprised of 15 students, faculty, staff, and members of the surrounding Denver community appointed by the four partner institutions on the Auraria Campus.

We Need Your Feedback |  ACPD Body-Worn Camera Program on Campus

The CAB respects and appreciates your feedback. Please take a moment to read the summary or our discussions about body-worn cameras and then share your feedback about potentially implementing an ACPD body-worn camera program on campus. The CAB will take all feedback into consideration as it formulates its recommendations.

A Summary of ACPD CAB Body Worn Camera Discussions »

ACPD CAB Official Statements

The views expressed in the ACPD CAB statements are those of the members of the ACPD CAB and do not necessarily represent the views of the ACPD, AHEC, CCD, MSU Denver, and CU Denver.

2022

2021
04.23.2021 | Statement on the Trial of Derek Chauvin »

Annual Executive Summary

2022

2021
07.29.2021 | December 2020–June 2021 ACPD CAB Executive Summary » 

Mission

In an effort to increase dialogue and identify opportunities for further collaboration and enhanced partnerships around public safety, the Auraria Executives Council, in full collaboration with the Auraria Campus Police Department, established the Auraria Campus Police Department (ACPD) Community Advisory Board. The board is an active group of students, faculty, staff, and members of the surrounding Denver community who work collaboratively to proactively resolve issues that impact the safety and quality of life for all members of the Auraria Campus community. 

Purpose

The ACPD Community Advisory Board makes recommendations related to campus issues and concerns, community outreach programs, training, policy development, and how to help the ACPD best support public safety on the Auraria Campus. The ACPD Community Advisory Board conducts informal reviews of policies, procedures, practices, and accountability issues. The ACPD Community Advisory Board may provide feedback on specific incidents involving the ACPD. The topics addressed by the ACPD Community Advisory Board may include issues of equity, racial justice, proportionate enforcement of laws, fiscal management, training, programs, recruitment and retention, and strategic planning. The board may also conduct research and generate new ideas or solutions for consideration by the ACPD and/or the Auraria Executives Council.

Responsibilities

To carry out its duty and responsibility, the ACPD Community Advisory Board will at a minimum:

  • Demonstrate ongoing and active participation and communication within the Auraria Campus community and partnerships with relevant external community organizations.
  • Promote and engage in two-way communication with each member’s institutional or campus constituency, advocating for their perspectives, ideas, and concerns; serving as a responsible conduit for communicating, and updating their constituency on police actions and decisions.
  • Assume an active role in ACPD-community discussions, recommendations, and strategies to enhance both the safety and social interests of the campus community.
  • Build coalitions intended to strengthen the ongoing relationships between the police and the campus community.
  • Function as a part-think tank and part-action group, making recommendations to the Chief and/or the Auraria Executives Council about relevant issues within the campus community.

Bylaws & Charter

ACPD CAB Bylaws »
ACPD Charter »

Announcements

2022
The ACPD CAB is currently accepting applications for consideration from MSU Denver Students, MSU Denver Faculty, CCD Students, CCD Staff, & CU Denver Staff.
If applicant is chosen, they would join the Board as soon as possible.
Apply today »

2021
06.10.2021 |The ACPD CAB is accepting applications for consideration from MSU Denver and CU Denver Students | Application Deadline: July 1, 2021 »

2020
11.09.2020 | AEC Letter to All Auraria Campus Students, Faculty, and Staff | Members Announced the current office members of ACPD CAB will be receiving these applications
09.29.2020 | Press Release | Auraria Executives Council Establishes Community Advisory Board »
09.29.2020 | AEC Letter to All Auraria Campus Students, Faculty, and Staff | AEC Announces Establishment of Auraria Campus Police Department Community Advisory Board »
 

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Learn More

About the Auraria Campus Police Department Community Advisory Board (ACPD CAB) »
ACPD Members »
ACPD CAB Meeting Agendas and Minutes »
ACPD CAB FAQ »
ACPD CAB Membership »
ACPD CAB Confidentiality »

About the Auraria Campus Police Department (ACPD) »
2020–2021 ACPD Annual Report »
Daily Crime Log »