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Committed to a Safe, Inclusive, and Supportive CU Boulder Community

CU Boulder's Division of Public Safety is dedicated to enhancing campus safety by strengthening existing partnerships, sharing safety information and resources and focusing on identifying, assessing and mitigating public safety risks. DPS includes the CU Boulder Police Department, Public Safety Operations, Security Services, and Organizational Services.

If you are experiencing an emergency or in immediate danger, please call 911.

  Safety Tips

While the University of Colorado Boulder campus is a safe place to live and go to school, we are not immune to some criminal activity. For that reason, we offer some tips to avoid falling victim to these and other crimes.

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  Alerts and Resources

Learn about CU Boulder's three levels of alert notifications sent depending on the type of incident. You can also explore information about our new CU Boulder Safe App which offers features such as virtual walkhome, text-to-dispatch, friend walk and more. 

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  Report an Incident

All members of the CU Boulder community are responsible for upholding a safe environment by preventing, identifying, addressing, and reporting actions that conflict with our shared values. Call 911 for immediate threats or emergencies.

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Public Safety at a Glance

  CU Boulder Police

The University of Colorado Boulder Police Department is dedicated to providing the highest quality police services in order to enhance community safety, protect life and property, and reduce crime.

  Security Services

Security Services ensures the safety, security and well-being of the CU Boulder community through the latest technology, skilled personnel and strong partnerships with campus stakeholders.

  Public Safety Operations

Public Safety Operations encompasses several vital units in the Division of Public Safety, including Events & Emergency Management, Threat Assessment and the Security Operations and Communications Centers. 

  Organizational Services

Organizational Services provide the administrative, financial, human resources and information technology support that keep DPS agencies operating effectively.

CUPD officers with their K-9s

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Questions about job opportunities?

Contact Angela Eberhardt for further information about our positions and recruitment processes! 

Mission Statement

Division of Public Safety seeks to facilitate and coordinate a culture that supports the Boulder campus’ commitment to maintain the highest level of ethics, integrity and safety in the conduct of its operations. We do this through services to enhance community safety, protect life and property, and foster safe, secure and ethical practices.

The University of Colorado (CU) Boulder is one of America's leading research universities and the flagship of the CU System. As a comprehensive public doctoral Research University, CU Boulder is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified as an R1 University. The university has eight schools and colleges offering over 150 academic programs and enrolling 38,000 degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students.

At CU Boulder, we believe in supporting each other and valuing everyone who is part of our community. Our values are expected of all Buffs and lead our actions in the classroom, on campus and in our community. At CU Boulder, we commit to building a more diverse and inclusive campus community. We value different backgrounds, identities and perspectives and believe that engagement with a wide range of ideas and viewpoints can help students learn and grow.

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