Thursday, May 24, 2012; 3 p.m. (posted)
NOTIFICATION BULLETIN FOR THE AURARIA CAMPUS
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT NEAR AURARIA CAMPUS (Colfax and Speer)
issued May 24, 2012 – 2:50 p.m.
In compliance with the "Timely Notice" provisions of the Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, the Auraria Higher Education Center located in Downtown Denver is issuing notice of a violent crime that occurred on the Auraria Campus.
REPORTED OFFENSE: Denver Police are currently investigating a stabbing at Colfax and Speer which occurred at approximately 1:54 p.m. today, Thursday, May 24, 2012. DPD is currently seeking two suspects who were last seen headed northbound along the Cherry Creek bike path.
SUSPECT(S): Suspect 1 is described as a Hispanic male, 18-20 years of age, 5’, 9” in height, heavy-set build, with black hair, wearing a black hat with gold trim, black and white t-shirt, carrying a black backpack and a skateboard. Suspect 2 is described as a white male in his 30’s, 6’ in height, wearing a brown shirt.
REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: The Auraria Police Department urges everyone to use caution when encountering individuals who are not personally known to them and to stay aware of their surroundings at all times. Please report any suspicious activity or suspicious persons to the Auraria Campus Police Department.
If you have any information that might be helpful in this investigation contact the Auraria Police Department at 303-556-5000; in person at 1201 5th Street, Administration Building, Room 110; or anonymously through the "Comments" line at 303-556-2677. Please encourage anyone with information to assist us in keeping the campus safe.
If anything suspicious occurs or you are the victim of a crime, immediately contact the Auraria Police Department from any campus phone by dialing 9-1-1 or at 303-556-5000 from your cell phone. Be aware of the Blue Light emergency telephones in the parking lots and throughout the campus. Use these telephones to report all suspicious persons or incidents to the Auraria Campus Police Department.
The Parking & Transportation Department also provides the Night Rider Escort Service to all on campus locations. Please call 303-556-2001 to access the service.
The Auraria Police Department is a division of the Auraria Higher Education Center located in Downtown Denver.
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TIMELY NOTIFICATION BULLETIN FOR THE AURARIA CAMPUS
INDECENT EXPOSURE NEAR ST. FRANCIS CENTER
April 30, 2012 – 8:10 p.m.
In compliance with the "Timely Notice" provisions of the Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, the Auraria Higher Education Center located in Downtown Denver is issuing notice of a crime that occurred on the Auraria Campus.
Although this crime occurred at approximately 3 p.m., it was not reported to Auraria Police about 7:05 p.m.
REPORTED OFFENSE: On Monday, April 30, 2012, at approximately 3 p.m., an indecent exposure crime occurred when a victim was approached by a male suspect that was soliciting responses to survey questions. The victim complied only to find that the questions were sexual in nature. Once the survey was complete, the suspect moved the clipboard from his pelvic area and exposed his genitals to the victim. Based on the victim’s description (see below), Auraria Police believe the suspect to be the same as reported in two indecent exposure crimes on Friday, April 20, 2012, in the Plaza Building. Auraria Police is actively investigating this incident in conjunction with Denver Police.
SUSPECT: The suspect is described as a black male, 5’-10” to 6” in height, clean-shaven with brown eyes and a buzzed hair cut. The suspect was wearing blue and white plaid shorts, a white, buttoned-collared shirt, white socks with tennis shoes, and a solid green-colored military style hat. The suspect also carried a clipboard.
REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: The Auraria Police Department urges everyone to use caution when encountering individuals who are not personally known to them and to stay aware of their surroundings at all times. Please report any suspicious activity or suspicious persons to the Auraria Police Department.
If you have any information that might be helpful in this investigation contact the Auraria Police Department at 303-556-5000; in person at 1201 5th Street, Administration Building, Room 110; or anonymously through the "Comments" line at 303-556-2677. Please encourage anyone with information to assist us in keeping the campus safe.
If anything suspicious occurs or you are the victim of a crime, immediately contact the Auraria Police Department from any campus phone by dialing 9-1-1 or at 303-556-5000 from your cell phone. Be aware of the Blue Light emergency telephones in the parking lots and throughout the campus. Use these telephones to report all suspicious persons or incidents to the Auraria Campus Police Department.
The Parking & Transportation Department also provides the Night Rider Escort Service to all on campus locations. Please call 303-556-2001 to access the service.
The Auraria Police Department is a department of the Auraria Higher Education Center located in Downtown Denver.
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TIMELY NOTIFICATION BULLETIN FOR THE AURARIA CAMPUS -- ROBBERY
April 13, 2012 - 12:53 p.m.
In compliance with the "Timely Notice" provisions of the Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, the Auraria Higher Education Center located in Downtown Denver is issuing notice of a violent crime that occurred on the Auraria Campus.
REPORTED OFFENSE: At approximately 12:20 p.m., a man was robbed in the King Center/ Performing Arts Building on the Auraria Campus. While using the restroom on the 1st floor of the facility, the suspect approached him, pushed him in to a bathroom stall, brandished a knife, and stole his computer and cash. Auraria Police responded immediately and are actively investigating the incident.
SUSPECTS: Minimal suspect information is available at this time; the suspect is reported to a a black male, approximately 6’1”, with a strong body odor. He fled in an unknown direction.
REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: The Auraria Police Department urges everyone to use caution when encountering individuals who are not personally known to them and to stay aware of their surroundings at all times. Please report any suspicious activity or suspicious persons to the Auraria Campus Police Department.
If you have any information that might be helpful in this investigation contact the Auraria Police Department at 303-556-5000; in person at 1201 5th Street, Administration Building, Room 110; or anonymously through the "Comments" line at 303-556-2677. Please encourage anyone with information to assist us in keeping the campus safe.
If anything suspicious occurs or you are the victim of a crime, immediately contact the Auraria Police Department from any campus phone by dialing 9-1-1 or at 303-556-5000 from your cell phone. Be aware of the Blue Light emergency telephones in the parking lots and throughout the campus. Use these telephones to report all suspicious persons or incidents to the Auraria Campus Police Department.
The Auraria Parking & Transportation Department also provides the Night Rider Escort Service to all Auraria on-campus locations. Please call 303-556-2001 to access the service.
The Auraria Police Department is a department of the Auraria Higher Education Center located in Downtown Denver.
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Aurora to conduct audible sirens test Friday, March 2 - posted March 1, 4:45 p.m.
The Aurora Office of Emergency Management will be conducting an audible test of the city’s siren system on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 11 a.m.
The test ensures the warning system is ready when needed and that the public is aware of the operation of the siren. A three minute “wail” tone will be heard over the siren system and will continue as the outdoor siren rotates or the four directional speakers adequately cover the surrounding areas.
At the completion of the test, a 30-second “whoop” tone from the sirens will be heard, indicating an all clear. There will be no voice heard during this test.
Again, this is just a test of our system and does NOT indicate an emergency of any sort. Please do not call 911 to report the sounds from one of your local siren units.
Thank you for your patience in our efforts to help keep our citizens, business and communities safer.
Stuart C. Pike
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
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Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 received 1:30 p.m.Timely Notice - Auraria Campus, downtown
In compliance with the "Timely Notice" provisions of the Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, the Auraria Higher Education Center located in Downtown Denver is issuing notice of a violent crime that occurred on the Auraria Campus.
REPORTED OFFENSE: Early Saturday morning, at approximately 1 a.m., an Auraria Campus student was followed and by two suspects on Light Rail to the Auraria West Station where the student disembarked and was assaulted near Campus Village. The suspects demanded the student's backpack and iPod and was assaulted when the student refused to give them up. The student was knocked to the ground, but was able to flee to Campus Village and immediately contacted Denver Police. The suspects fled on foot west bound on Walnut Street. No weapons were reported seen by the student. Auraria Police responded immediately when notified by Denver Police Department.
SUSPECTS: The suspects are described as two white males, 19-20 years old, 5'9" and 5'11" in height.
REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: The Auraria Police Department urges everyone to use caution when encountering individuals who are not personally known to them and to stay aware of their surroundings at all times. Please report any suspicious activity or suspicious persons to the Auraria Campus Police Department.
If you have any information that might be helpful in this investigation contact the Auraria Police Department at 303-556-5000; in person at 1201 5th Street, Administration Building, Room 110; or anonymously through the "Comments" line at 303-556-2677. Please encourage anyone with information to assist us in keeping the campus safe.
If anything suspicious occurs or you are the victim of a crime, immediately contact the Auraria Police Department from any campus phone by dialing 9-1-1 or at 303-556-5000 from your cell phone. Be aware of the Blue Light emergency telephones in the parking lots and throughout the campus. Use these telephones to report all suspicious persons or incidents to the Auraria Campus Police Department.
The Parking & Transportation Department also provides the Night Rider Escort Service to all on campus locations. Please call 303-556-2001 to access the service.
The Auraria Police Department is a division of the Auraria Higher Education Center located in Downtown Denver.
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Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012
Timely Notice - Anschutz Medical Campus
The Police Department at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus issued the following Timely Notice of criminal activity that occurred near the Anschutz Medical Campus.
On Monday, Feb. 27, 2012 at approximately 9:40 p.m., the Aurora, Colo. Police Department received a 911 call from an individual who reported that he had been pushed out of his wheelchair while he was at E. Colfax Avenue and Scranton Street, threatened with a gun and was the victim of an attempted robbery.
The two suspects were described as:
--White male early 20’s 6’ 3” thin build, long dark hair, wearing a camouflage army-type jacket and fatigue pants, armed with a Beretta hand gun
--White male early 20’s black jacket, black checkered pants
The suspects were last seen westbound on E. Colfax Avenue on foot. The robbery occurred at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Report any suspicious activity to the University Police Department from any campus phone, dial 911. From all other phones call 303-724-4444.
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Nov. 15, 2011
Road Closure Due to Construction: Montview/Quentin Intersection through Dec. 5
Parking can be accessed from the west via 19th Avenue. The Henderson Parking Garage access is northbound only in the morning and southbound only in the afternoon. However, the completion of this work is necessary for the construction of drainage for the Anschutz Inpatient Tower Project and the reconstruction of Montview Boulevard. Questions regarding this work may be directed to Mike.Vigil@ucdenver.edu at 303-724-1141. --------------------------------------------------------------
Nov. 11, 2011
REVISED SCHEDULE: Road Closure Due to Construction:Montview/Quentin Intersection Nov. 11-14
For the Anschutz Medical Campus, Montview Boulevard will be closed from Peoria through the Montview/Quentin intersection from Friday evening Nov. 11 to Monday morning Nov. 14.
Parking can be accessed from the west via 19th Avenue. The Henderson Parking Garage access is northbound only in the morning and southbound only in the afternoon. However, the completion of this work is necessary for the construction of drainage for the Anschutz Inpatient Tower Project and the reconstruction of Montview Boulevard. Questions regarding this work may be directed to
Mike.Vigil@ucdenver.edu at 303-724-1141.
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This is to notify the Anschutz Medical Campus community of necessary delays and lane closures on Fitzsimons Parkway and 17th Place on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The City of Aurora will be installing the mast arms on the new traffic signal at 17th Place and Fitzsimons Parkway. Delays and lane closures can be expected. Alternate routes are advised, if possible.
This work is necessary for the City of Aurora’s completion of the I-225/Colfax 17th Place interchange.
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Nov. 8, 2011
Outdoor Warning Siren Test TODAY
Anschutz Medical Campus
The Aurora Office of Emergency Management will conduct a test of the Audible Outdoor Warning System Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at 11 a.m.
The test ensures that the warning systems are ready when needed and that the public is aware of the operation of the siren. A three minute “wail” tone will be heard over the siren system and will continue as the outdoor siren rotates in all four directions to adequately cover the surrounding areas.
At the completion of the test, a 30 second “whoop” tone from the sirens will be heard.
For addition information on the Aurora Office of Emergency Management, go to:
As an additional FYI, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have announced the first-ever national test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will take place on: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 noon
The EAS is a national alert and warning system established to enable the president of the United States to address the American public during emergencies. The National Weather Service, governors and state and local officials also utilize part of the system to issue more localized emergency alerts. This system utilizes television and radio for communication.
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Nov. 7, 2011 9:38 a.m.
According to University Police, at 7:55 a.m. this morning construction workers damaged a three-inch gas line on the north side of Montview Blvd. west of the BioScience Building adjacent to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.
While there is no danger to the campus, you may detect the smell of natural gas in the area. Excel Energy is en route to cap the leak which should take place in the next 20 minutes.
Again, University Police Chief Doug Abraham says there is no health risk or danger to the campus.
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CAMPUS OPERATIONS DURING PRESIDENTIAL VISIT, Auraria Events Center (posted 10/24/11)October 26, 2011President Obama will give a speech at the
Auraria Events Center on Wednesday morning, October 26, 2011 as a part of his American Jobs Act tour. The President’s remarks are intended to connect especially with students. AHEC staff has been working throughout the weekend in support of this event and during the Presidential visit, operations on the campus will be affected.
There will be limited access to the Auraria Events Center beginning Tuesday night. Classes and activities in the Events Center are canceled on Wednesday until 2 p.m. The gymnasium, green room, and lobby areas will be closed all day Tuesday and until 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening. The Events Center itself will be closed at 10 p.m. on Tuesday until 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.
The loading zone between the Events Center and the North Classroom Building will be inaccessible after 10 p.m. on Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m.
The Redwood Parking Lot will be closed on Wednesday until 2 p.m. All other parking lots will be available, however it is anticipated that traffic to the campus will be at a higher volume. It is suggested that students, faculty and staff consider using public transportation to access the campus on Wednesday.
The RTD Turnaround and bus stops will be unavailable until 2 p.m. on Wednesday. This includes Access-a-Ride, Handivan, and Regency shuttles services on Larimer Street only.
President Obama’s speech will be hosted by CU Denver. Tickets are free and only available to students, faculty and staff. Campus identification (AHEC, CCD, Metro State, CU Denver and Anschutz Medical Campus) will be required to obtain tickets to attend the speech. Ticket distribution will take place at the Starz Film Center in the Tivoli on Tuesday, October 25 at 9 a.m. with lines forming as early as 6 a.m.
The doors to the Events Center will open at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. President Obama scheduled to speak at approximately 10:30 a.m. The event is scheduled to conclude at 12 noon.
The Auraria Campus will receive national and international news coverage as part of this historic event and it is the first time a sitting President has visited the campus.
General questions regarding campus operations during this event can be directed to Freddy Arck, AHEC Director of Communications at 303-556-2319, or by email at
freddy.arck@ahec.edu.
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
On the Anschutz Medical Campus, the East 17th Avenue & Leprino Garage access will be closured starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, due to storm line construction below the street.
East 17th Avenue will be closed from Quentin Street on the west, to the southeast corner of the sidewalk in front of the Leprino Building on the east.
In addition, Racine Street will be closed from East 17th Avenue north to East 17th Place.
The Leprino Garage will be closed from 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, until Monday, Oct. 24, at 12:01 a.m. Employees will be able to exit the parking garage over the weekend, but will not be able to enter. Employees who normally park in the Leprino Garage on weekends will be able to park in either the VA Lot or the Orange Lot/valet lot immediately west of the new tower construction site.
Map showing the road and parking closures is available online. East 17th Avenue will re-open at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, on the north side of the street ONLY (which will be divided into one lane each of eastbound and westbound traffic).
East 17th Avenue is scheduled to fully reopen at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31.
NEW INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYEES WHO TAKE THE COLFAX LOT SHUTTLE: On Friday, Oct. 21, from 7-9 p.m., employee drop-off and pick-up will occur at the AIP Main Entrance (NOT Leprino/north side of CCW).
From Monday, Oct. 24, through Monday, Oct. 31, employee drop-off and pick-up will occur at the corner of East 17th Avenue and Racine Street, on the west side of the Leprino Building.
All shuttle routes will return to normal at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31.
See the map showing pick-up and drop-off locations for the Colfax Lot Shuttle. -----------------------------------------
Thursday, August 25, 2011
4:20 p.m.
University Police reported this afternoon that they have identified and made contact with the suspect described in the timely warning issued earlier today. The investigation continues, but police do not feel that this individual presents a danger to students, faculty, staff or visitors at the Anschutz Medical Campus at this time.
12:25 p.m.
A Timely Warning has been issued for the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora following an incident at 11:55 a.m.
University Police report a man showed a gun to a valet parking attendant near Children’s Hospital Colorado. He is described as a black male in his 50’s and was last seen exiting campus onto Colfax in a black SUV.
Police have no reason to believe he remains on campus, and they do not believe there is an immediate danger.
If you see suspicious activity, please call university police at 303-724-4444. Any updates will be available here and on our toll free phoneline: 877-463-6070.
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Friday, August 5, 2011
8:30 a.m.
All power restored to Unversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.
6:40 a.m.
A power outage is impacting areas of the Unversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora including the 400 series buildings and north of the Leprino Building.
Gates at affected parking areas have been raised to allow access.
Updates will be provided here as soon as information is
available.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
News Release
John Mackey, Chief of Police - Director of Transportation
Auraria Police Department
At 11:10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, Auraria Campus Police received report of a “strong arm robbery” involving a purse theft in the 1300 block of W. Colfax Avenue. The victim, an Auraria Campus student, had her wallet and cell phone taken by a black male, approximately 20 years of age. Auraria Police Officer Burkin responded to the area on his police bicycle and located a suspect matching the description in the area of Speer Boulevard and Stout Street. The suspect began running when he observed Officer Burkin. Officer Burkin and Officer Sabin (also on bicycle) were able to pursue the suspect and take him into custody on the lawn of the Denver Performing Arts Center. The suspect was positively identified by the victim in this offense and was subsequently transported to the Denver County Jail – investigation continues.
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REPORTED OFFENSE: On Monday, July 25, 2011, between 11:50 a.m. and 12 noon near the southeast entrance of the Auraria Science Building (Speer Boulevard and Arapahoe Street) a victim, with no campus affiliation, reported an indecent exposure incident.
Update: At approximately 5:45 p.m., on Monday, July 25, 2011, Auraria Police Chief John Mackey reported that the suspect involved in the indecent exposure case was taken into custody.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
We are conducting tests today of our Emergency Notification System tools. These are tests only.
We are operating on normal schedules on our Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora and Denver Campus downtown with Auraria.
When we do experience conditions affecting our operations, we will provide updates online and via phone (877-463-6070) as quickly as information is available.
Feel free to check these information resources often, especially during inclement weather.
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March 30, 2011
After an investigation, the Denver Public Health Department confirmed that active tuberculosis (TB) has been diagnosed in a University of Colorado Denver Campus student. The student is being treated, and those individuals who had significant exposure to the student have been notified and medical evaluations are in progress.
Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that can be transmitted through the air from a person with active TB in the lungs. Transmission usually requires several days of prolonged indoor exposure, so evaluation is usually limited to those specific individuals.
In a message to Denver Campus students, the university emphasized that all precautions necessary have been taken and expressed confidence in the health department’s handling of the matter.
If you have questions or concerns related to the illness, please see the Colorado Department of Public Health website or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Thursday, March 17, 2011 -- 11:10 a.m.
Aurora Police have apprehended an armed suspect believed to have fired shots in the vicinity of the Anschutz Medical Campus. Police have issued an 'all-clear' update.
Thursday, March 17, 2011 -- 10:26 a.m.
Please be advised that the Aurora Police Department is looking for an armed person in the area of 13th and Potomac near the Anschutz Medical Campus.
There is no indication that there is an immediate threat to the Anschutz Medical Campus. But if you see police activity, please avoid the area.
All students, faculty, staff and visitors are urged to stay in place if possible and to use caution exiting the campus at Aurora Court and Colfax Avenue and Fitzsimons Parkway and Colfax Ave.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Thursday, March 17, 2011 -- 10:10 a.m.
Please be advised that the Aurora Police Department is looking for an armed person in the area of 13th and Potomac near the Anschutz Medical Campus. Please use caution when exiting the campus at Aurora Court and Colfax Avenue and Fitzsimons Parkway and Colfax Ave.
There is no indication that there is an immediate threat to the Anschutz medical campus. More information will be providedt as it becomes available.
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UC Denver's Alert website continues to be updated to reflect available information regarding threats to the safety or security of UC Denver students, faculty, staff or visitors at any of our locations.
To ensure that you receive emergency notifications via e-mail, text and voice, make sure you've registered your contact information for emergency alerts through the Rave system.
Here on UC Denver's Alert website we will provide information or instructions when circumstances develop that pose a threat to the safety or security of our students, faculty, staff or visitors at or near any of our locations.
During emergency situations, you can call our toll-free emergency notification phoneline 1-877-INFO-070 (1-877-463-6070). Information specific to the Downtown Denver Auraria Campus also will be available at 303-556-2401. When appropriate, we also work with local radio and televison stations to provide details regarding weather-related closures or schedule modifications.
These emergency notification system tools are part of UC Denver's overall emergency preparedness plan to provide timely information that helps to ensure the safety and security of our students, faculty, staff and visitors at or near any of our locations.
Questions about these tools can be directed to emer@ucdenver.edu or 303-724-4999.
Please bookmark this site now for future reference.
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Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011
At the University of Colorado Denver and Anschutz Medical Campus we have been seeing a recent rash of ‘phishing’ attacks on our email accounts. Phishing is an attempt to gain access to user names, passwords and other personal information by masquerading as a trustworthy user or entity. Emails purportedly from social web sites, auction sites, online payment processors, even university IT, commonly are used to lure you into revealing your personal information.
See one recent phishing email example at: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/ITS/News/Pages/PhishingAttacks.aspx.
You are encouraged to simply delete suspicious emails. Think of it as you would any spam – unwanted, unsolicited email.
Remember, our IT Services will NEVER ask for your password! If you receive an email requesting your username and password (or an email containing a link to a URL that asks for that information) that email is NOT a legitimate email from IT Services.
Thanks in advance for helping to secure our campus computing environment.
University of Colorado Denver and Anschutz Medical Campus
Information Technology Services (ITS)
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Phone: 303-724-4357 (4-HELP)
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Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011 -- 3:15 p.m.
'All clear' issued on natural gas leak reported across Colfax from Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora -- no longer a threat.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011 -- 2:30 p.m.
We were notified of a natural gas leak south of Colfax Avenue across from the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, just between Ursula and Victor Streets - across from The Children’s Hospital.
There is no danger, but please avoid the area and expect increased congestion through campus. Aurora Police are rerouting traffic to avoid the area on east bound Colfax to the south.
Updates will be available as available.
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Nov. 15, 2010 - Evacuation drill at Research 1 set for Nov. 19
UC Denver's Emergency Preparedness efforts will be tested this week as part of our responsibility to demonstrate appropriate safety and security measures as they relate to laboratory research. This exercise is in preparation for our inspection by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
The evacuation drill is planned for Friday, Nov. 19; 3 p.m. in the Research 1 building on the Anschutz Medical Campus. Signage announcing the drill is on display throughout the area.
While students, faculty, staff, researchers and visitors should pursue normal business functions, all should be prepared to respond to evacuation alarms by following instructions in overhead announcements or from safety personnel.
University Police and the Emergency Preparedness Department are working together on this. If you have questions, please contact the Emergency Preparedness Office at 303-724-4999.
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Nov. 8, 2010 -- Realistic elements of emergency drill enhance experience
Doctors, clinicians and administrators from the School of Medicine Depression Center and the University of Colorado Hospital Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic participated in the final portion of an exercise series Nov. 3. After extensive planning and a preparatory tabletop exercise conducted on Sept. 29, participants discovered what it might be like to face an armed and angry patient in their clinical spaces on the second floor (third level) of Building 500.
The threep-hour drill was part of an exercise series coordinated by UC Denver’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Stu Pike along with Depression Center Director Somer Aly, University of Colorado Hospital Outpatient Services Manager Gary Kushner and University Chief of Police Doug Abraham. Incorporating 15 actors and ten members of the Police Department, the drill provided participants with realistic scenarios for the 50 participants from the two clinics. Three scenarios were staged to test responses, as well as security and notification systems and processes.
For the drill, University Police Officer Kinshasa Sayers portrayed a very convincing, distraught veteran seeking help at the clinic. Other volunteers took on the roles of other patients. Their roles were played out in three separate scenarios, including one in which an individual was taken hostage by the armed perpetrator. In each instance, while clinic personnel were attempting to understand how to help this upset patient, he became belligerent pulling out a special training handgun and fired blanks to simulate real shots.
As the threats in each scenario escalated, alarms were triggered and University Police “responded” to calls for help phoned in to 911 from university extensions and to 303-724-4444. Officers arriving “on scene” were armed with simulated weapons and addressed the threat by sweeping the area and eventually subduing the suspect.
After each scenario, Pike led a discussion of what participants had experienced and what aspects of our security may need closer scrutiny.
Executive Vice President, Anschutz Medical Campus Lily Marks was on hand to observe the exercise and thanked the participants, “this is a very valuable use of everyone’s time.”
In concluding remarks, Pike noted “studies show if you’ve rehearsed these kinds of scenarios, you are better prepared in a real situation.”
Oct. 25, 2010 --
Emergency drill in Building 500 planned for Nov. 3
As part of UC Denver’s ongoing efforts to be prepared when threats develop, an emergency drill is set for Wednesday, Nov. 3 on the second floor of Building 500 on the Anschutz Medical Campus.
This drill is designed to establish a learning environment for participants to exercise emergency response plans, policies, and procedures as they pertain to responding to a threatening individual in the psychiatric clinics.
To conduct an effective exercise, University Police and other university personnel helped to develop the mock activity, and they’ll take part in exercise conduct and evaluation. The purpose of this exercise is to inform and evaluate participant actions against current response plans and capabilities for a criminal incident response.
Please avoid the second floor on Wednesday, Nov. 3 and do not be alarmed by the police activities in the area that day. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Please direct questions to Stuart Pike at 303-724-0148 or stuart.pike@ucdenver.edu.
Aurora to test outdoor emergency sirens on Nov. 9
The Aurora Office of Emergency Management will conduct a test of the Audible Outdoor Warning System on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m.
The test ensures that the warning systems are ready when needed and that the public is aware of the operation of the siren. A three-minute “wail” tone will be heard over the siren system and will continue as the outdoor siren rotates the speakers in all four directions to adequately cover the surrounding areas. At the completion of the test, a 30 second “whoop” tone from the sirens will be heard. There will be no voice announcement heard during this test.
If you have questions, contact the Aurora Fire Department 303-326-8999.
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Oct. 21, 2010 -- Response to meningitis-related reports
The untimely death of a Colorado State University student originally suspected to have meningitis serves as a reminder of how quickly serious illnesses can develop and potentially spread. Though we do not know all the particulars of this case, we do know that a vaccine could protect others against four types of meningococcal disease (N. meningitides A, C, Y and W-135).
We encourage all UC Denver students to be informed of the differences between bacterial and viral meningitis. Understand how this illness is spread and heed warning signs including: rapid onset of illness, fever, headache, vomiting and lethargy. Additional information about meningitis is available online from the Centers for Disease Control.
While we await more details of these latest reported cases, UC Denver is in communication with area health authorities. We will continue to provide information here on our Alert website, as well as in additional messaging, as appropriate.
The Auraria Immunizations Office has available 400 free meningitis vaccines (while supplies last) for Auraria Campus-based students who do not have immunization insurance coverage and are considered high risk; college age freshmen, living in a congregate setting or determined by a medical provider. To find out if you are eligible, stop by the Health Center at Auraria Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. or Fridays 8 a.m. to noon and 1-2:30 p.m. For additional Auraria Immunization Clinic Information call 303-556-2525.
For Aurarira-based faculty/staff and for Anschutz Medical Campus students, faculty and staff, please contact your primary healthcare provider for vaccine availability.
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Oct. 20, 2010 -- CSU issues alert following suspected meningitis death
Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins is reporting the death of a student from suspected meningitis.
This tragic news is renewing concerns and reminders for UC Denver students, faculty and staff at the Denver/Auraria Campus and the Anschutz Medical Campus.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) describes meningococcal disease as a "potenitally life-threatening illness." The spread of this illness is not common and occurs when close, face-to-face contact allows saliva from someone with meningococcal disease or someone carrying the meningococcal bacteria in their nose or throat to get in the nose or throat of another person. Additional information is available from the Centers for Disease Control.
While we await more details of these latest reported cases, UC Denver is in communication with area health authorities. We will continue to provide information on this Alert website, as well as in additional messaging, as appropriate.
Meningitis vaccines have been offered through health services offices in the Health Center at Auraria and Environmental Health and Safety based on the Anschutz Medical Campus (for availability or appointments at AMC call 303-724-0345).
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Oct. 11, 2010
Emergency Notification System testing scheduled
UC Denver will be conducting tests of the Emergency Notificaiton System (ENS) the week of Oct. 18 using the Rave notification system which delivers text, e-mail and recorded phone messages.
This planned testing include students, faculty and staff at both the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora and the Denver Campus with the Auraria Campus.
You should expect to receive one or more test alert messages on the telecommunications tool(s) you have registered in the Rave system and via UC Denver e-mail accounts.
It is important to note that while a test is planned, please read any ENS message you do receive to ensure that it is the test and not a real emergency. Also, the test message may ask you to simply confirm receipt as confirmation that your information is correct in the system.
If you have not yet registered your primary communication tool information in the Rave system, please do so now at: www.getrave.com.
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Oct. 4, 2010
Evacuation drills scheduled for Denver Campus buildings
UC Denver will be conducting building evacuation drills for tenants in 1380 Lawrence St. (Lawrence Street Center) and 1250 14th St. (Dravo-CU Building) on Thursday, Oct. 14 between 9-11 a.m.
The purpose of the drills is to provide tenants and building management an opportunity to become familiar with emergency procedures that may require quick and orderly departure to a designated relocation area outside. The following is a summary of tenant responsibilities during a building evacuation drill and in the event of a true emergency. Please pass this on to all students, staff, and other tenants prior to the drill.
• When a fire alarm goes off on your floor, evacuate the building immediately. If a fire alarm has gone off in the building, but not on your floor, do not evacuate - wait for further instructions over the PA system.
• Use the stairs to evacuate – the elevators will automatically be recalled to the lobby and will be out of service.
• Do not carry books, heavy/bulky items or coffee cups while evacuating down the stairwell.
• Follow the directives of the floor-wardens and building personnel (wearing red caps) – they will guide tenants out of the building towards the relocation area.
• Stay in the relocation area and look for your floor-warden to regroup – please, do not wander off!
• Wait until the “all-clear” is given for tenants to re-enter the building.
If you have a physical or medical condition that prohibits you from walking down the stairwell during the drill, notify your department’s floor warden prior to the drill. You will be instructed as to where to gather on your floor during the drill.
UCD Fire and Life Safety is committed to providing the tenants in 1380 Lawrence St. and 1250 14th St. with clear instructions and practice of emergency building evacuations. Your cooperation will ensure that things go smoothly and quickly, both during the drill and in the event of a true emergency.
Please contact Trisha Bonati, UCD Fire & Life Safety at patricia.bonati@ucdenver.edu or 303-724-0869 with any questions or concerns.
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National campaign encourages preparedness
New information sheds new light on bug problem
(August 11, 2010) UC Denver's Facilities team now has information indicating that the bugs plaguing Building 402 (former U.S. Army facility at Revere Court and East 19th Ave.) on the Anschutz Medical Campus may be bat bugs rather than bed bugs. However, because it is possible that both of these insects are present, efforts to eradicate the pests are proceeding regardless of the specific bug type.
Entomologists (insect experts) at Colorado State University (CSU) have examined samples of the bugs collected in Building 402 -- identifying the samples as bat bugs. While bat bugs can bite humans, they do not carry disease and seek bats as hosts. To survive, these insects must remain near their host, unlike bed bugs which can be carried unseen in bags and other items.
To the naked eye, these two insects appear quite similar. But under a microscope, the differences are clearly visible. We are asking the CSU experts to examine additional samples to help clarify if we are dealing with two different insects.
In the meantime, we have been working with colleagues from the CU Boulder Campus and, over the past several weeks, we have used their equipment to heat affected spaces to 130 degrees for a minimum of six hours. This approach also kills bat bugs.
Our next steps will include monitoring the imminent natural migration of bats away from the Anschutz Medical Campus buildings. Once the bats are gone, we can thoroughly clean attic spaces and seal cracks to block them from re-entering.
As an additional effort, we also have been working with Radar, a specially-trained 'bug sniffing' dog, to identify spaces that may harbor insects, no live insects have been found.
Anyone who sees or suspects a problem in their campus building should immediately call the Facilities Management Customer Service Center at 303-724-1777. Questions about pests in UC Denver locations also can be sent to Benjamin.Jones@ucdenver.edu.
Facilities team works to eradicate bed bug problem
(posted August 4, 2010) They’re tiny, they’re irritating and they bite humans, but they do not carry disease. In recent years, bed bugs have increasingly surfaced in homes, offices and other buildings across the country.
When bed bugs were confirmed in Building 402 (former U.S. Army facility at Revere Court and East 19th Ave.) on the Anschutz Medical Campus, our Facilities Management team began working closely with building tenants, and they are continuing to reach out to answer questions and offer information.
To deal with the problem, we called on colleagues from the CU Boulder Campus who recently have been battling the bugs, particularly in housing units. To help address the UC Denver situation, this past weekend, the Boulder team brought along the latest technology they’re using to successfully eradicate these pests. It's a thermal treatment that heats affected spaces to 130 degrees for a minimum of six hours. Crews will be back out re-treating with the thermal technology to offer a one two punch to hopefully eradicate all of the bugs.
Following the heat treatment, a crew will thoroughly clean the areas and remove all dead bugs. In the coming weeks, to help ensure that the heat treatment has been effective, a specially trained dog will “sniff” for live bugs.
Anyone who sees or suspects a problem in their campus building should immediately call the Facilities Management Customer Service Center at 303-724-1777. Questions about pests in UC Denver locations also can be sent to Benjamin.Jones@ucdenver.edu.
Individuals who suspect they may have bed bugs in their home are encouraged to contact a pest control firm, many offer free inspections.
For more information please see: http://ucdenver.edu/academics/research/AboutUs/health-safety/services/safety/Pages/BedBugs.aspx and general information about bed bugs is available at: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/dc/zoonosis/bedbug.pdf.
(posted August 3, 2010) They’re tiny, they’re irritating and they bite humans, but they do not carry disease. In recent years, bed bugs have increasingly surfaced in homes, offices and other buildings across the country.
When bed bugs were confirmed in several offices on the Anschutz Medical Campus, our Facilities Management team began working closely with building tenants. We called on colleagues from the CU Boulder Campus who recently have been battling the bugs, particularly in housing units. To help address the UC Denver situation, this past weekend, the Boulder team brought along the latest technology they’re using to successfully eradicate these pests. It's a thermal treatment that heats affected spaces to 130 degrees for a minimum of six hours.
Following the heat treatment, a crew will thoroughly clean the areas and remove all dead bugs. In the coming weeks, to help ensure that the heat treatment has been effective, a specially trained dog will “sniff” for live bugs.
Anyone who sees or suspects a problem in their campus building should immediately call the Facilities Management Customer Service Center at 303-724-1777. Questions about pests in UC Denver locations also can be sent to Benjamin.Jones@ucdenver.edu.
Individuals who suspect they may have bed bugs in their home are encouraged to contact a pest control firm, many offer free inspections.
For more information please see: http://ucdenver.edu/academics/research/AboutUs/health-safety/services/safety/Pages/BedBugs.aspx and general information about bed bugs is available at: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/dc/zoonosis/bedbug.pdf.
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Responding to recent incidents on or near Denver Campus
(March 11, 2010) The safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors is a top priority at the University of Colorado Denver. Since March 4, we have received Timely Warnings (see links below to incident details*) relating to crimes on or near our Downtown Denver location and Auraria Campus. These multiple incidents have raised concerns regarding personal safety, and we want to increase awareness about what we’re doing in response.
In partnership with our colleagues on the Auraria Campus, Metropolitan State College and Community College of Denver, UC Denver hosted an open meeting Wednesday, March 10 for students at Auraria. During the meeting Auraria Police Chief John Mackey emphasized the importance of basic personal safety practices and services available on the Auraria Campus.
Auraria Campus Safety Services:
• Uniformed Auraria Police Officers patrol our campus 7 days-a-week, 24 hours-a-day
• Avoid walking alone on campus after dark, but if that's not possible, call the Night Rider Escort Service 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. at 303-556-2000. After 10 p.m., call Auraria Police at 303-556-5000.
• As you walk along your regular route, look for emergency phones located under blue beacon lights, just pick up the receiver to reach the Auraria Police.
• Register now for Rave: https://www.getrave.com/loginRedirect.do. Rave is the text and phone messaging service providing alerts when there’s a threat of imminent danger. Students, faculty and staff must self register using their ucdenver.edu e-mail sign in.
• Review safety tips online at: http://www.ahec.edu/campuspolice/safetytips.htm
• Students feeling unsettled or fearful because of these reports can reach out for advice from the Counseling Center http://www.ucdenver.edu/life/services/counseling-center/Pages/default.aspx 303-556-4372.
A critical part of safety is for each of us to stay alert by observing our surroundings, immediately reporting suspicious activity and never hesitating to call for help.
* Recent Timely Warnings for Downtown Denver and Auraria Campus
March 10 http://www.ahec.edu/campuspolice/tw031010.htm
March 8 http://www.ahec.edu/campuspolice/tw030810.htm
March 4 http://www.ahec.edu/campuspolice/tw030410.htm
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(March 9, 2010) Three crimes against Auraria Campus students have been reported since March 4, 2010, on or near the downtown Auraria Campus. These crimes have prompted the Auraria Campus Police Department to work with student and administrative leadership at the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State College and the University of Colorado Denver to organize a town meeting focused on safety.
Safety Town Meeting
DATE: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
LOCATION: Tivoli Student Union, Turnhalle
This meeting is open to all students, faculty and staff at the Auraria Campus. Representatives from law enforcement, student government and each institution will be on hand to answer questions.
The Auraria Campus Police Department urges everyone to use caution when encountering individuals who are not personally known to them and to stay aware of their surroundings at all times. Please report any suspicious activity or suspicious persons to the Auraria Campus Police Department.
If you have any information that might be helpful in a crime investigation contact the Auraria Police Department at 303-556-5000; in person at 1201 5th St., Administration Building, Room 110; or anonymously through the "Comments" line at 303-556-2677. Please encourage anyone with information to assist in keeping the campus safe.
If anything suspicious occurs or you are the victim of a crime, immediately contact the Auraria Police Department from any campus phone by dialing 9-1-1 or at 303-556-5000 from your cell phone. Be aware of the Blue Light emergency telephones in the parking lots and throughout the campus. Use these telephones to report all suspicious persons or incidents to the Auraria Campus Police Department.
The Auraria Campus Parking & Transportation Department also provides the Night Rider Escort Service to all on-campus locations. Please call 303-556-2000 to access the service.
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TIMELY WARNING FOR THE AURARIA CAMPUS distributed via e-mail Sept. 26, 2009
In compliance with the "Timely Notice" provisions of the Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, the Auraria Higher Education Center located in Downtown Denver is issuing notice of a violent crime that occurred on the Auraria Campus.
On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at approximately 8:58 a.m., the Auraria Police Department was notified of an Unlawful Sexual Contact crime on the Auraria Campus. The crime occurred on the north side of the South Classroom Building. The victim stated that as she was nearing the north steps of the South Classroom Building between 8:43 a.m. and 8:45 a.m., when an unknown man approached her on a bicycle. The man got off the bicycle and grabbed the victim in the genital area. The suspect then rode away eastbound toward the downtown area.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, about 5’8” tall with dark skin. He was wearing a brown hoodie with the hood over his face and riding a brown mountain bike.
A second male was seen in the area with the suspect, but did not make physical contact with the victim. He is described as a Hispanic male, wearing a black hoodie and riding a blue mountain bike.
We caution all members of the Auraria community to be aware of their surroundings and to report any suspicious activity or suspicious persons to the Auraria Police Department.
If a suspicious incident occurs or you are the victim of a crime, immediately contact the Auraria Police Department by dialing 9-1-1 from any campus telephone, or 303-556-5000 from your cell phone. Emergency telephones are available throughout campus and in the parking lots that directly connect to Auraria Police Dispatch.
The Auraria Police Department is a division of the Auraria Higher Education Center located in Downtown Denver. All Timely Warnings issued by the Auraria Police Department are available at: http://www.ahec.edu/campuspolice.