Staying Safe

Campus Safety

The university is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and secure learning community. Maintaining this environment is a campus-wide effort, spearheaded by the Department of Public Safety.

Police Operations

The UCCS Police Department is a full service police department operating 24 hours a day with a dedicated Police Dispatch Center.  To maintain a strong safety presence, Police Officers patrol the campus in a vehicle, on foot and on bike. The UCCS PD also employs security guards for additional safety and presence in the housing villages and parking lots.

Safety statistics as well as detailed information about the UCCS Police Department and the campus can be found in the annual Campus Safety and Security Report located at Public Safety.

Personal Safety

Safety Escorts:

Police officers and security guards are available to provide safety escorts on campus.

e2Campus—Emergency Notification System:

Students, staff and faculty are highly encouraged to sign up for the campus text messaging system. You will receive a text message in the event of a campus emergency providing information on the event and recommendations from Public Safety. It is also used for weather related campus closures.

Emergency Phone System:

There are numerous emergency phones located throughout campus for immediate contact with the UCCS PD or the Colorado Springs 911 Operator.

Crime Prevention Programs

Drug and Alcohol Awareness:

The UCCS Drug and Alcohol Awareness Committee (THINK) is comprised of students, staff and faculty.  This committee coordinates numerous events on campus to include a Healthy Choices Fair and Fatal Vision goggle presentations. Public Safety also utilizes SIDNE—The Simulated Impaired DriviNg Experience, a vehicle that simulates alcohol and drug impairment for the driver.

The University will take action when policies on the use, possession, distribution or sale of alcohol/drugs have been violated. This can result in consequences ranging from educational programs to a mandated court appearance.

Self-Defense Classes:

Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) is a hands-on, self defense, and risk reduction education program for women.  It is designed to teach the student realistic ways to defend and protect oneself from sexual and physical assaults.  These classes include basic, keychain, and advanced courses as well as self-defense seminars.

Refuse To Be A Victim:

A three-hour class that presents crime prevention, theft reduction, personal awareness, and home and office security tips and concepts.

Risky Business and Positive Choices:

Interactive presentations on personal responsibility and awareness.  Public Safety also offers classes in Identity theft, what to do in a campus emergency, conflict management and reduction and theft prevention.  

For more information about campus safety and security visit the Public Safety Website or call 255-3111.