Published: Feb. 22, 2023

[1:17 p.m. | Wednesday, February 22]

Earlier today, the University of Colorado Boulder Police Department (CUPD), along with multiple local and federal agencies, assisted the Boulder Police Department (BPD) in response to a reported incident at Boulder High School (BHS).

There is no threat to the CU Boulder campus. CU Boulder sent out a series of emergency alerts for this off-campus incident. Out of an abundance of caution, BPD included some university facilities in the shelter-in-place order, which has since been lifted.

Campus stakeholders may have noticed an increased police presence on campus as reunification efforts between BHS students and parents/loved ones took place at Macky Auditorium. More information about the incident can be found via the BPD Twitter account.

Police encourage all campus community members to be sure they are signed up for emergency alerts from the city as well as alerts from CU Boulder. Additionally, the city uses Wireless Emergency Alerts, which are automatically sent to individuals’ mobile phones in a specific area regardless of whether they have signed up to receive alerts.

CU Boulder has three alert levels and works in close coordination with BPD to assess active threats near campus. 

If there is an immediate and specific threat, police will notify community members via alerts, social and traditional media to get the information out. CUPD and BPD also urge community members to pay attention to their surroundings and call police to report suspicious behavior when they see it happen.

Go to CU Boulder Alerts for the most up-to-date information on emergency events on or near campus. 

Additional Resources

If university community members believe someone to be a danger to themself or others, call or text 9-1-1.

University community members seeking free and confidential support, trauma-focused counseling and victim advocacy related to traumatic events can reach out to the Office of Victim Assistance for 24/7 support at 303-492-8855 or via email.  

Counseling and Psychiatric Services provides free, confidential mental health services for students. CAPS can be reached 24/7 at 303-492-2277.

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program 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 the Don’t Ignore It webpage.