Earlier this morning, CU Boulder alerted our campus community about a reported sexual assault in a campus residence hall.
CU Boulder Police (CUPD) are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Kevin Brough at (303) 492-4469.
CU Boulder’s Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) is following up on the report pursuant to the university’s sexual misconduct policy and offering connection to resources for those involved.
We understand that for members of our campus community, this may be impactful. We want to reassure our students, faculty, staff and CU Boulder families that campus safety is our top priority.
Support services
Allegations of sexual misconduct in the CU Boulder community are reported to OIEC. Anyone who would like to share information or discuss addressing such conduct can contact OIEC at 303-492-2127 or cureport@colorado.edu. We also ask anyone with information on a crime to report it to the police.
University community members seeking free and confidential support, trauma focused counseling, and victim advocacy related to sexual misconduct, harasment, partner abuse, and other types of crimes can also reach out to our Office of Victim Assistance (OVA) at 303-492-8855 (24/7) or assist@colorado.edu.
Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) provides free, confidential mental health services for students. They can be reached 24/7 at 303-492-2277.
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) offers counseling and consulting services to employees, both in-person and via telehealth. FSAP can be reached at 303-492-3020.
For more information on reporting options, how to be an effective bystander and how to support victims and survivors visit CU Boulder's Don't Ignore It.
Safety tips
Students should note CUPD’s top safety tips, including:
- If you see an emergency occurring, or you or someone else is in danger, call or text 9-1-1.
- Always use the buddy system.
- Be an effective bystander. Don’t ignore situations that seem problematic or indicators that someone is trying to take advantage of a person who is vulnerable.
- When walking, be aware of your surroundings. Avoid distractions like looking at your phone. Walk in well-lit areas.
- Close and lock your doors and windows to help prevent burglaries and assaults.
- All residence hall residents should be conscientious about any strangers trying to enter buildings without an escort or "tailgating," entering residence halls with a group of students.
- Doors leading to living areas in residence halls remain locked 24 hours a day and visitors must be escorted by a hall resident. Do not prop open doors.
