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Though Boulder is a small, relatively safe town, CU remains a large campus that attracts a high volume of people. As with any concentrated community, theft and assaults do occur, but they do not go unreported. Local newspapers are committed to reporting recent incidents and providing detailed descriptions of accused assailants. Attempted rapes have been the University’s most pertinent safety issues, but great measures have been taken to educate and protect students from being unsuspecting victims. During freshman orientation, all students are advised to use emergency sirens that are strategically placed in numerous locations on and off campus, if the need arises. Campus alerts have been set up by the campus police to make sure that every student is fully aware of the dangers in and around campus. E-mails are sent out almost right away, and you can even have it set up so the alerts will be text messaged to your cell phone. The University also offers NightRide, which provides students with free transportation to and from designated locations, as well at NightWalk for those requiring an escort on campus.

Although crimes do occur on CU’s campus, a significant amount of safety issues remain prevalent regardless of what major university you attend. The important thing to remember is that particular situations can be avoided when proper precautions are taken. While in Boulder, it is important to remember to walk with a friend or a group of friends, and use the safety measures the University has provided for your protection. If you use common sense, the chance of being victimized is far less probable. Of course, the words “common sense” and “college student” often do not go together in the same sentence.

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Health & Safety at University of Colorado - Boulder

chiarafm

Communications '15

3.1

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Priorities Are a Bit Out of Order

We get notifications about crime happening on or around campus but the majority of contact we have with police is when they are handing out MIPs or various tickets

Apr 10, 2012

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bialekthewolf

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology '14

3.5

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Safety in Boulder

I have never felt unsafe on the CU campus. However at night it is not a good idea to go walking alone.

Mar 23, 2012

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Samoh

Studio Arts '15

3.8

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Health and Safety

Boulder is incredibly active and healthy, and the safety is pretty good. Cops patrol the hill and there are plenty of safety phones. As long as you don't walk around alone at night, you should be fine. Granted, there have been a few homeless people in the dorms over break, but they don't hurt anybody-they just want to warm up- and that hasn't happened too often.

Mar 15, 2012

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