December 15, 2015 – CSU is Open on a Normal Finals Schedule

CSU is open on a normal finals schedule. The city and county indicate that road crews are keeping up with snow accumulation. Please be cautious while traveling to and around campus today and consider using public transportation instead of driving. Please plan extra time to reach campus today. If you feel you cannot get to campus due to weather and road conditions, please contact your instructors or supervisor to make arrangements.

December 7, 2015 – MAX service suspended

College Avenue and MAX service between Drake Road and Laurel Street is currently shut down because of a police response off-campus at Drake and College in the Kmart parking lot. There is no threat to campus safety. Transfort info: http://www.ridetransfort.com/rideralerts/MAX

November 6, 2015 – CSUPD Warning Regarding Phone Scams

Several phone scams have recently been reported across Northern Colorado. Some of these scams appear to target students and employees, and we want to provide you with information that may help you recognize when a call is not legitimate.

Technology allows scam callers to “spoof” caller ID technology so that it appears that a scam call is from an official phone number, such as Colorado State University Police Department, the FBI, IRS or another location that appears to be credible.

These callers may use the university’s online directory information and other findable information, such as social media accounts, to gather information about the students and employees the call to lend credibility to their scam. This can give the impression to the recipient of the call that the scam caller has access to private information, including university data. The university is on constant alert against compromises of the university’s data, and is unaware of any data breaches.

The university does not list student phone numbers as part of the public online directory, but other information about students is available, such as a student’s major. Employee information in the online directory includes department information and direct phone numbers.

These callers use a variety of threats to extort money from the person they reach, such as asserting that the student or employee may be facing an arrest or removal from the university for outstanding fines, bill or taxes. The caller will often reference liens, court dates, wage garnishments, jail time, and, for international students, deportation.

IF YOU RECEIVE ONE OF THESE PHONE CALLS, PLEASE REPORT IT TO CSUPD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BY CALLING 970-491-6425.

Important tips from CSUPD

• Virtually all attempts over the phone to solicit payment via PayPal, Western union or MoneyGram are fraudulent.
• Do not share sensitive, personal or financial information over the phone, even if the caller sounds legitimate and the information they are sharing is accurate. People who perpetuate phone scams go through extensive steps to make themselves look legitimate, so information from the caller or information on a website that is or appears to be affiliated with a business or agency that they claim to represent may not be truthful.
• Protect your passwords and online identity, including your passwords to university information.
• Set privacy settings on social media to prevent people you do not know from viewing your information. Do not accept requests to connect over social media with people you don’t know.
• If you are contacted by someone claiming to be from a law enforcement agency who is demanding money, hang up and contact your local law enforcement agency to verify the information.
• If you are contacted by someone claiming to be from the IRS or a government office, hang up and contact that office to verify legitimacy. Report these calls to the Federal Trade Commission (http://consumer.ftc.gov/) or, if the call involves accusations regarding taxes and IRS affiliations, report the call to the US Treasury Inspector General (http://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/ig/Pages/default.aspx).
• If you are contacted by someone claiming to be from a university office who is demanding money, hang up and call the university to verify that information.
• If you have been a victim of recent fraud by providing financial information to a caller, please call CSUPD at 970-491-6425. For more information about phone scams, visit http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0076-phone-scams.

For more information about the university’s online directory, including how to remove information, visit http://search.colostate.edu/.

September 22, 2015 – CSUPD responded to a report of a man with a gun

CSUPD responded to a report of a man with a gun in Morgan library at about 7:40pm tonight. Suspect was rapidly taken into custody and there is no ongoing threat to campus. CSUPD has confirmed that the gun very closely resembles a real working weapon but has been verified as a non firing, replica of a gun and is not an actual gun.

April 29, 2015 – Warning from CSUPD About Scam

The following is an official warning from the CSU Police Department about a phone scam in the area that is targeting many CSU students and employees.

A phone scam has recently targeted students, employees and others who live in the Larimer County area. The scam callers have found a way to “spoof” caller ID so that it appears that they are calling from a phone number associated with the Colorado State University Police Department or Fort Collins Police Department. Most recently, the call appears to be associated with Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, with that department receiving multiple complaints a day about the fraudulent phone calls.

Police in the area have received reports about this phone scam using the university’s online directory information, and potentially social media, to find phone numbers and personal information about the individuals they call.

The person calling claims to represent a local police department, the IRS, or another government agency and and may demand money from the individual they have called. In the past, the callers have even threatened to arrest an individual or suspend a student for various reasons.

IMPORTANT TIPS FROM CSUPD

• Virtually all attempts over the phone to solicit payment via PayPal, Western union or MoneyGram are fraudulent.
• Do not share sensitive, personal or financial information over the phone, even if the caller sounds legitimate and the information they are sharing is accurate. People who perpetuate phone scams go through extensive steps to make themselves look legitimate, so information from the caller or information on a website that is or appears to be affiliated with a business or agency that they claim to represent may not be truthful.
• If you are contacted by someone claiming to be from a law enforcement agency who is demanding money, hang up and contact your local law enforcement agency to verify the information.
• If you are contacted by someone claiming to be from the IRS or a government office, hang up and contact that office to verify legitimacy.
• Report these calls to the Federal Trade Commission or, if the call involves accusations regarding taxes and IRS affiliations, report the call to the US Treasury Inspector General (http://www.treasury.gov/about/organizational-structure/ig/Pages/default.aspx).
• If you have been a victim of recent fraud by providing financial information to a caller, please call CSUPD at 970-491-6425.

For more information about how to remove information from the university’s online directory, visit search.colostate.edu and view information under “What about Privacy?”

For more information about phone scams, visit www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0076-phone-scams.

September 9, 2015 – Person of Interest

At 10:15 a.m. on September 9, CSUPD received a report of an incident in the Morgan Library involving a male. The incident did not present a threat to campus, but CSUPD would like to speak with the male in this picture. If you recognize this person or see him on campus, please call CSUPD dispatch at 970-491-6425.

CSUPD reminds everyone on campus to exercise situational awareness, even in public areas when there is a certain level of expectation of privacy.

September 1, 2015 – Indecent exposure arrest

On Sept. 1, Colorado State University police arrested a male suspect for indecent exposure. The suspect was arrested for an incident on August 28 when a male was reported to have exposed himself to a female after following her into an elevator in Aspen Hall. A police investigation is ongoing, so additional information is not available at this time. More information about the reported indecent exposure incident will be made available at this website.

Resources for students who may be concerned about this incident include the CSU Health Network Counseling Center (970) 491-6053 or Women and Gender Advocacy Center (970) 491-6384.

August 28, 2015 – Indecent exposure incident reported to CSUPD

The following is a courtesy warning from the CSU Police Department about an incident of indecent exposure reported earlier today. CSU Police do not believe that this incident continues to present a threat to the health and safety of campus, but do want to share information about the report with you to make you aware of the incident.

This afternoon a female reported to CSUPD that a male she did not know exposed himself to her while she was in an elevator in Aspen Hall. The female reported that the incident occurred at 1:35 p.m. after she boarded the elevator and the suspect followed her in. Once the elevator doors were closed, he exposed himself, but did not speak to her or touch her. The suspect is described as college-aged, 5’6″ tall, about 200 pounds, and dark skinned. He was wearing a black shirt and black shorts. He has short brown hair and facial stubble. At this time, the university does not have information about whether or not the male is a CSU student.

Anyone with information is asked to call CSUPD at 970-491-6425.

Additional resources for students who may be concerned about this incident include the CSU Health Network Counseling Center (970) 491-6053 or Women and Gender Advocacy Center (970) 491-6384.

Students are encouraged to report anyone who appears to be acting suspiciously to CSUPD, their Residence Hall staff or another person in authority. Trust your instincts and don’t minimize what you are seeing or experiencing if you see something that doesn’t feel right.

July 27, 2015 – Fort Collins police issue warning about off-campus assaults

Fort Collins Police Services today released information about two physical assaults that recently occurred off campus. This message is to share information that they provided, and remind you of some important safety information.

The two physical assaults occurred off campus in Fort Collins neighborhoods on July 26 and 27. The assaults were against female victims by an unknown male or males. Fort Collins police say both women were returning home late at night, were in apartment complexes where they lived, and were assaulted from behind. In both cases, the victims were able to evade the assailant and police were called.

For more information about these incidents, see this press release from Fort Collins Police Services: http://www.fcgov.com/police/news.php?id=5984

The Colorado State University Public Safety Team also shares these important safety reminders:

• Intervene in a situation that appears to be non-consensual.
• In all situations, be aware of your surroundings and the people you are with, and leave a situation if it is making you uncomfortable.
• Take care of yourself and others.
• Make sure someone knows where you’ll be and who you’ll be with.
• See something: say something. Trust your instincts and don’t minimize what you are seeing or experiencing if you see something that doesn’t feel right.

CSU resources:

• SafeWalk, a service provided by CSUPD, provides a safe escort from one point to another on campus or from anywhere on campus to a location within a three block radius after dark. Call 970-491-1155.
• RamRide is a student-run program that offers safe, nonjudgmental and free rides home anywhere within the city limits on Thursdays from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Friday and Saturday nights from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
• RamRide does not run during school holidays, including summer term, but will resume services in August. Call 970-491-3333.
• The CSU Health Network provides counseling services to students as part of their student fees. http://health.colostate.edu/contact-us/
• The Employee Assistance Program for CSU employees can connect faculty and staff with community counseling resources. http://www.ombudsandeap.colostate.edu/eap.aspx

July 22, 2015 – Information about incident near campus last night

This message is from the CSU Public Safety Team and provides information about a shooting near campus yesterday evening.

Fort Collins Police Services are currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred just north of Laurel Street and campus, in the alley between College and Mason streets, near the Alley Cat Café. The shooting occurred at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21.

Fort Collins police report that they have the suspect in custody, and the university does not believe that either the suspect or the deceased are students or employees at CSU. The suspect and victim, both males, knew each other, according to Fort Collins Police Services. This means that the suspect did not choose the victim of the shooting at random, and Fort Collins police also believe that there was not a threat to public safety during or after the incident. For more information about the shooting, see this press release from Fort Collins Police Services. (http://www.fcgov.com/news/index.php?id=5981)

While Fort Collins police did not issue an emergency message to residents in the area during this incident, this is a good reminder that students who live off campus and employees can receive emergency updates during incidents that are NOT on campus by signing up for LETA (http://leta911.org/). LETA is the emergency message system used by Larimer County Sheriff Office and Fort Collins Police Services about off campus emergencies. In almost all situations, emergency messages sent through Colorado State University are only about emergencies or threats to safety that are on the physical grounds of campus. LETA is the best resource for off-campus emergencies that may present a threat to public safety.

May 29, 2015 – Warning from CSUPD

The following is a warning from CSU Police Department about an incident that occurred on campus today, May 29. At 5:25 a.m. This morning CSU Police Department received a report of an intruder in a University Village apartment on Plum Street. The female resident of the apartment awoke to a noise and, after getting up and going to the first floor of the apartment, found a male inside of the apartment. The male immediately ran from the apartment. Police believe he entered the apartment through an unlocked window.

The intruder is described as having a light complexion, 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall, and thin, appearing to weigh about 165 pounds. He was wearing a black hoodie jacket and dark pants, appeared to be 18-20 years old and may have been barefoot. He fled to the east from the residence.

If you have information that may assist in identifying this individual, please call CSU Police Department at 970-491-6425. Call 911 to report an emergency. Intruders often enter homes through unlocked doors and windows. Please keep them locked for your safety.

April 22, 2015 – Suspicious Activity

Earlier this week, Fort Collins Police Services received two reports of suspicious activity in neighborhoods north of campus that are heavily populated by students. While these incidents occurred off campus, we wanted to share this safety warning with you regarding those reports.

Both incidents occurred on Monday. In one instance a male was seen on the roof of a residence and appeared to be peeping into the window of a room where a female was working on the computer. In the second reported incident, a female woke up to find a male standing in her bedroom by the bed. The male did not touch the female. He is described as being in his 20s with dirty blonde hair and scruffy facial hair, and wearing a black hooded jacket and khaki pants. The suspect’s race is unknown.

If you have information about these incidents, call 911 or Fort Collins Police Services.

Please keep these basic safety tips in mind:

• Keep your doors and windows locked when your home or residence hall room is unattended. Keep your curtains drawn for privacy.
• Report to police anyone who is behaving suspiciously by calling 911 from campus to reach CSUPD, or 911 off campus to reach Fort Collins Police Services.
• In all situations, be aware of your surroundings and the people you are with, and leave a situation if it is making you uncomfortable.
• Take care of yourself and others. Make sure someone knows where you’ll be and who you’ll be with.
• See something: say something. Trust your instincts and don’t minimize what you are seeing or experiencing if you see something that doesn’t seem right.
• When you feel uneasy, take action or seek help immediately, and help friends who also may need to get out of a situation.

We also want to remind you of some great services here on campus that are available to you:

• Students who may be experiencing distress can speak with a counselor at the CSU Health Network. if you would like to speak with a counselor, please stop by the office at 123 Aylesworth NW during business hours, or call (970) 491-6053.
• The university’s Victim Assistance Team is available 24/7, 365 days a year at 970-492-4242. VAT is available if you are experience trauma related to interpersonal, sexual or relationship violence
• SafeWalk, a service provided by CSUPD, provides a safe escort from one point to another on campus or from anywhere on campus to a nearby location after dark. Call 970-491-1155.
• RamRide is a student-run program that offers safe, nonjudgmental and free rides home anywhere within the city limits on Thursdays from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Friday and Saturday nights from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. RamRide does not run during school holidays. Call 970-491-3333.

April 9, 2015 – Police Warn About Phone Scam Calls

A phone scam has recently targeted students, employees and others who live in the Larimer County area. The scam callers have found a way to “spoof” caller ID so that it appears that they are calling from a phone number associated with the Colorado State University Police Department or Fort Collins Police Department.

Police in the area have received reports about this phone scam using the university’s online directory information, and potentially social media, to find phone numbers and personal information about the individuals they call.

The person calling claims to represent a local police department and may demand money from the individual they have called. In the past, the callers have even threatened to arrest an individual or suspend a student for various reasons.

Important Tips from CSUPD

• Virtually all attempts over the phone to solicit payment via PayPal, Western union or MoneyGram are fraudulent.
• Do not share sensitive, personal or financial information over the phone, even if the caller sounds legitimate and the information they are sharing is accurate. People who perpetuate phone scams go through extensive steps to make themselves look legitimate, so information from the caller or information on a website that is or appears to be affiliated with a business or agency that they claim to represent may not be truthful.
• If you are contacted by someone claiming to be from a law enforcement agency who is demanding money, hang up and contact your local law enforcement agency to verify the information.
• If you are contacted by someone claiming to be from the IRS or a government office, hang up and contact that office to verify legitimacy.

Report these calls to the Federal Trade Commission or, if the call involves accusations regarding taxes and IRS affiliations, report the call to the US Treasury Inspector General.

If you have been a victim of recent fraud by providing financial information to a caller, please call CSUPD at 970-491-6425.

For more information about how to remove information from the university’s online directory, visit http://search.colostate.edu/ and view information under “What about Privacy?”

For more information about phone scams, visit http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0076-phone-scams.