Safety Resources

Video Resources

Auraria Campus Safety Video (full length)

This goal of this 12-minute video is to raise awareness about emergency preparedness on campus. The tri-institutional leadership members have asked faculty to play this short, informational video at the start of the fall and spring semesters, preferably during the first week of classes.


Read the video transcript »


Safety Video Clips

The safety video is also available in shorter clips, which focus on individual safety themes.

How to Contact the Auraria Campus Police Department »
Learn the best ways to reach the ACPD

Emergency Notification System for the Auraria Campus »
Find out how the Auraria Campus communicates during an emergency

Be Aware and Prepared on the Auraria Campus »
With being on an urban campus, it's important to keep these safety tips in mind

Stay Safe on the Auraria Campus »
How to keep you and your belongings safe (public transit | bike | personal property)

Emergency Procedures on the Auraria Campus »
What to do in the event of a bomb threat, active shooter, and other emergency situations

Severe Weather on the Auraria Campus »
How to handle various extreme weather conditions 

Suspicious Activity on the Auraria Campus »
If you see something suspicious, report it


Active Shooter Safety Video: Run, Hide, Fight

This video dramatizes an active shooter incident in the workplace. Its purpose is to educate the public on how to respond during such an incident. Warning: The initial sequence in this video may be disturbing. (The video includes a transcript for persons who have speech or hearing loss.)

Watch the video now »


Emergency Resources Directory

Auraria Campus Police Department

Call 911 from a campus phone
Call 303-556-5000 from a non-campus phone
Text-a-Tip to 720-593-TIPS (8477)

NightRider
Safe rides after dusk to any campus building or parking lot
303-556-2001
Weather Closure Hotline 1-877-556-EMER (3637)
Road Conditions
Colorado Department of Transportation
303-639-1111
Health Center at Auraria 303-615-9999
Phoenix Center at Auraria
Confidential resources for survivors of interpersonal violence
303-556-CALL (2255)
Sexual Assault Hotline (Blue Bench)
Sexual assault prevention and care
303-322-7273
Metro Crisis Services/Suicide Prevention
Confidential assistance for mental, emotional, substance abuse, and family/relationship problems
888-885-1222
 

Other Safety and Emergency Resources