June 15, 2016 – Fort Collins Police Investigate Disturbance Involving Gunshots

Full release available here: www.fcgov.com/news/?id=6385

April 7, 2016

This is a courtesy message from the CSU Public Safety Team about two off-campus armed robberies that were reported overnight which we want our campus community to be aware of.

Fort Collins Police are leading the investigation. Read their full press release.

If updates from FCPD are available, CSU will also post them on this website.

We’d like to take this opportunity to remind members of our campus community to report anyone who appears to be acting suspiciously to CSUPD. In all situations, trust your instincts and do not minimize what you are seeing or experiencing if you see something that does not feel right.

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

• 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 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.

March 28, 2016

Update: On March 28th, 2016 an assault was reported in the area of the Jack Christiansen track on CSU’s campus. After investigation, it was determined that some of the information initially provided to the CSU Police was false and no assault occurred at this location.

Colorado State University Police Department received a delayed report of a physical assault that occurred at 11:30 a.m. today on campus near the Jack Christiansen Memorial Track.

The suspect is described by the female victim as a light-skinned male with medium length brown hair and a beard, between 6’1″ and 6’3″. He was wearing black sweatpants, a black hoodie jacket, and a black or dark beanie hat. He was possibly driving an older model black Toyota sedan. The suspect may have visible facial injuries inflicted by the victim.

If you have information about the suspect or this incident, please contact 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. Trust your instincts and do not minimize what you are seeing or experiencing if you see something that does not feel right.

March 23, 2016

7:30 pm – CSU will be open Thursday

CSU will be open Thursday, March 24, on a normal schedule. Please be cautious while traveling to and around campus. If you cannot get to campus due to weather or road conditions, contact your instructors or supervisor.

The city and county indicate that road crews are keeping up with clearing roads. Please be cautious while traveling to and around campus and consider using public transportation instead of driving. Please plan extra time to reach campus. While walking on campus, be aware of snow that may be falling from trees overhead as the snow melts.

6:58 am – CSU canceling all classes and closing offices

CSU is closing and canceling all classes and events on Wednesday, March 23, based on recent weather conditions, forecasts and recent information from the city and county about road closures and crew progress in keeping roads cleared as snow continues throughout the day. CSU employees with emergency duties are asked to coordinate with their supervisors or directors to determine their work status. Emergency employees include, but are not limited to, CSU Police, Facilities Management, Housing, Environmental Health Services, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Diagnostic Laboratories.

March 16, 2016 – Fort Collins police respond to robbery report near campus

10:11 pm

Fort Collins Police Services has cleared the area where an armed robbery was reported earlier this evening. There is no ongoing threat related to the report.

9:30 pm

Fort Collins police are responding to a call regarding a reported armed robbery in the area of College Avenue at the intersection with Elizabeth Street, and near campus. Police officers are on the perimeter of campus at College Avenue as a precaution. Police have no indication that a suspect is moving toward campus, but are securing the area as a safeguard.

March 16, 2016 – CSUPD Alert: Avoid Laurel, Mrytle and Sherwood Streets

5:22 pm

Fort Collins Police and CSU police have cleared the area of Laurel and Sherwood and Sherwood and Mrytle. The incident is resolved and it is no longer necessary to avoid the area.

5:00 pm

Ft Collins and CSUPD continue to advise to stay away from Laurel and Sherwood, and Sherwood and Mrytle Streets while they respond to an incident. Please exit campus through other routes.

4:30 pm

Fort Collins and CSU police are requesting that individuals avoid the area of Laurel Street at Sherwood and Mrytle due to an ongoing incident. Police have responded and are investigating. More information will be share shared when available, and, when available, updates will be posted here.

February 9, 2016 – Courtesy warning from CSU Public Safety regarding off campus incident

This morning at 6:20 a.m., Fort Collins Police Services received a report of a burglary in progress on the 300 block of West Laurel Street. Although the suspect ran from the address, he was quickly detained several blocks north of campus by Colorado State University Police and was charged by Fort Collins police. The suspect is not a CSU student or employee. The incident was not on campus, but it is directly north of the university’s Oval.

Although this situation was resolved quickly, and no one was injured, it serves as a good opportunity to remind you of some basic safety steps you can take to help reduce the risk of incidents such as this in our community:

• Keep your doors and windows locked when you are home, and when your home or residence hall room is unattended. If you choose to open a window, only do so while you are at home and can be aware and mindful. Keep your curtains closed 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:

• 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 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.

February 2, 2016, 8:00 p.m. – CSU will be open on Wednesday, February 3.

CSU will be open on Wednesday, February 3. All classes and activities are on a normal schedule, and all offices are open. Please be cautious while traveling to and around campus. Consider using public transportation instead of driving. Please plan extra time to reach campus. If you feel you cannot get to campus due to weather and road conditions, please contact your instructors or supervisor to make arrangements.

February 2, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – CSU is closed due to weather conditions and forecasts

Early a.m. closure: CSU is closing and canceling all classes and events on Tuesday, Feb. 2, based on weather conditions, forecasts and information from the city and county about road crew progress in keeping roads cleared as snow continues throughout the day. Closure information also is available at www.colostate.edu.

CSU employees with emergency duties are asked to coordinate with their supervisors or directors to determine their work status. Emergency employees include, but are not limited to, CSU Police, Facilities Management, Housing, Environmental Health Services, the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Diagnostic Laboratories.

Check CSU webpages at www.colostate.edu or safety.colostate.edu for updates on the status of operations at the university. Information also will be available on local media outlets, through CSU’s social media networks and on source.colstate.edu.