University of Denver - Health & Safety

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College Prowler Take

Although it’s tempting to equate a big city with high crime rates, DU and its surrounding areas are exceptionally safe. Probably the most serious campus-related incidents within the past few years have been attempted sexual assaults, but both DU’s security department and the Denver Police Department are quick to respond to campus concerns. The most common petty crimes, such as vandalism or theft, are usually related to excessive alcohol consumption at out-of-hand parties.

Students often cite security services, such as the SafeRide shuttle program and 24-hour emergency phone stations, as particularly helpful in times of need. As is the case with any university, DU students should always be aware of their surroundings and try not to travel alone, especially late at night. However, for the most part, DU and Denver are safe, inviting, and non-threatening places to live.

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Students Speak Out

1topnotch says: University of Denver 2013 Law and Legal Studies

Safety B- There is alot of crime but the security keep the students alert and try to protect them as best they can 12345 Health & Safety: March 15, 2010 Report

Anonymous says:

Our campus is really well lit, so... Our campus is really well lit, so that makes you feel safe when you’re walking back to the dorms late at night, from being out or in the library or wherever. I have never heard of anything really bad happening. Maybe a couple of break-ins here and there, but that’s all. 12345 Health & Safety Report

Anonymous says:

I have some friends involved in... I have some friends involved in the campus safety program, and it’s a good program. They do a lot to make sure the campus is safe (which it is). The whole city of Denver is pretty safe, actually. 12345 Health & Safety Report

Anonymous says:

All I know about the department of... All I know about the department of safety and security is that they patrol the campus all day and into the evening. I’ve also heard good things about the SafeRide shuttle program from a couple of my friends who have gotten way too drunk and stranded at parties. 12345 Health & Safety Report

Anonymous says:

Well, I haven’t heard of anything... Well, I haven’t heard of anything really horrible happening on campus in the three years I’ve been around, so I’m assuming safety and security on campus is fine. 12345 Health & Safety Report

Did You Know?

SafeRide is a security transportation program initiated by DU undergraduate and graduate students. With a DU Pioneer (student ID) Card, students may be escorted around campus throughout the day, in addition to being able to take SafeRide back to their dorms during late-night and early-morning hours.

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