Safety resources

• Tell Someone: report if you are concerned about a student or an employee’s health and safety.
• SafeWalk: provided by CSUPD, offers safe escort on CSU’s Main and Foothills campuses and to nearby locations after dark until dawn. Call (970) 491-1155.
• Blue light emergency call boxes: there are blue light call boxes across campus that connect directly to an emergency line.
• Call or text 911: individuals may call or text 911 for immediate CSUPD response. CSUPD non-emergency line can be reached at (970) 491-6425.
• Mental health and well-being resources: the CSU Health Network offers a variety of mental health and well-being resources to support the university community.
• RamRide: 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. Call (970) 491-3333 or download the app.
• SAFE Center: the Survivor Advocacy and Feminist Education Center provides confidential victim advocacy and interpersonal violence counseling.

Safety tips

• Keep your doors and windows locked when your home or residence hall room is unattended. Keep your curtains drawn for privacy.
• Report anyone who is behaving suspiciously by calling 911. Cell phone calls go to Fort Collins PD automatically, let dispatch know if you are on campus right away to be redirected to CSUPD.
• In all situations, be aware of your surroundings and the people you are with and leave if you are uncomfortable.
• Take care of yourself and others. Make sure someone knows where you’ll be and who you’ll be with. Trust your instincts. When you feel uneasy, get out of the situation immediately and help friends who also may need to get out of a situation.
• Consider using the buddy system and travel in groups. It is also a good idea to carry a cell phone, stick to well-traveled areas and carry a flashlight after dark.
• When driving, on or off campus, always lock your car doors. Do not stop or get out of your car for strangers. Make sure your car windows are rolled up. Do not leave your car running unattended.
• Let friends, family or a roommate know where you are going and when you plan to be back. If your phone allows, share your location with at least one person.
• When you see, hear or feel that something is not right, err on the side of caution and contact the police by calling 911. Trust your instincts.
• Always be aware of your surroundings. Avoid getting distracted by your phone or other electronic devices.
• Trust your instincts. When you feel uneasy, pay attention and get out of the situation immediately. Be assertive if you don’t like someone’s behavior and send a clear and forceful message. If you feel uneasy about a situation a friend is in, act on your instincts to get them out of the situation.