Enforcement and Jurisdictions
University Park Campus Facilities Security and Access
DU’s University Park campus, its main campus, is located in Denver, Colorado, and is generally open to the public during business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time. At the time of this publication, for enhanced security, DU buildings and doors require a key or electronic access card to enter.
All University owned or operated student housing facilities always require a key or electronic card access. A valid DU ID, issued by the DU ID Card Office, is required to gain entrance. Many buildings have front desk staff at a single entry to monitor residents and escorted guests entering University owned or operated housing. Guests of students residing in these buildings must be accompanied by their host at all times.
The locking time for all buildings – including administrative buildings, libraries, and commons areas – may fluctuate at different times of the year. Some determining factors include whether DU is on a formal break, it is finals week, or the week leading up to finals week.
Building and grounds maintenance issues are generally reported to either the Department of Facilities Management and Planning or Campus Safety. Depending on the nature of the issue, it will be forwarded on to the proper campus department. Facilities Management and custodial personnel are instructed to report any suspicious situations to Campus Safety immediately
Western Colorado Campus Facilities Security and Access
DU’s Western Colorado campus is located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The normal business hours for the Western Colorado Campus are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time. During normal business hours, electronic access cards are required for entry. Access after-hours requires an electronic access card and key from the Program Director or Program Coordinator.
There are fire and lockdown alarms for the campus. Contracted security regularly patrols the campus.
Interior and exterior lights and external building access card entry points are maintained by property management.
Four Corners Campus Facilities Security and Access
DU’s Four Corners campus is located in Durango, Colorado. The normal business hours for the Four Corners Campus are Monday – Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time. There is no access for students to the campus after hours. During normal business hours, electronic access cards are not required for entry.
The building that houses the Four Corners Campus maintains a security alarm to include a silent alarm emergency button within the campus itself. The Durango Police Department routinely patrols the area and provides increased patrols at the request of staff on site.
Interior and exterior lights are maintained by property management. DU staff on site maintain the parking lot lights, and the time they are turned on is adjusted after daylight savings time. The external building door locks are maintained by property management.
Enforcement Authority, Jurisdiction, and Relationship with Local Law Enforcement
DU’s Campus Safety is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (“CALEA”) under the Campus Security program. Campus Safety provides services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Campus Safety Officers (“CSOs”) conduct preventative patrols on the University Park campus within DU’s jurisdictional boundaries, provide building and property security, basic first responder services, and safety escorts. If DU students allegedly commit minor offenses involving DU policies, CSOs may refer the students to the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities, so the incident can be reviewed through the SRR process, potentially resulting in a finding of responsibility and, as applicable, status and education outcomes. More information about this process can be found on the SRR website.
CSOs are non-commissioned/non-sworn officers licensed by the City and County of Denver. All CSOs must maintain a valid Denver Security Guard License. All CSOs are armed with Tasers and may carry pepper spray at their discretion. CSOs do not have authority to make arrests. CSOs on the armed team have received additional training and are also authorized to carry Glock handguns. All CSOs are equipped with body-worn cameras. CSOs may detain individuals on campus properties, under specific Colorado state statutes, until the Denver Police Department (“DPD”) responds.
Campus Safety maintains a professional and cooperative relationship with DPD. Members of the DU community are encouraged to immediately report suspicious circumstances and possible crimes occurring on campus to Campus Safety. In turn, Campus Safety coordinates with DPD to determine the appropriate response.
The University Park campus is wholly located within the statutory boundaries of the City and County of Denver, Colorado. DPD has primary jurisdiction and responsibility for handling police related events occurring at the University Park campus. Campus Safety and DPD have a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) that serves as the framework for our cooperative public safety efforts.
In cases where members of Campus Safety have detained or initiated criminal process (e.g., criminal investigation detention), they will notify the DPD of their actions in a timely fashion. Copies of all documents or reports relating to the matter are provided to the appropriate DPD representative.
Campus Safety does not have an active working relationship or MOU with Colorado state law enforcement, however, Campus Safety will cooperate with state law enforcement agencies.
Authority and Relationship with the Glenwood Springs Police Department (Western Colorado Campus)
There are no DU CSOs designated at this campus. DU University Park CSOs have no enforcement authority, jurisdiction, or the authority to make arrests on the Western Colorado campus. There is no MOU with the Glenwood Springs Police Department regarding the investigation of alleged criminal offenses. If a crime occurs on the Western Colorado campus, Campus Safety personnel and DU staff on site will cooperate with state and local law enforcement agencies.
Authority and Relationship with the Durango Police Department (Four Corners Campus)
There are no DU CSOs designated at this campus. DU University Park CSOs have no enforcement authority, jurisdiction, or the authority to make arrests on the Four Corners campus. There is no MOU with the Durango Police Department regarding the investigation of alleged criminal offenses. If a crime occurs on the Four Corners campus, Campus Safety personnel and DU staff on site will cooperate with state and local law enforcement agencies.
Crimes Involving Student Organizations at Noncampus Locations
DU requests and reviews crime reports from the Denver Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies to learn of criminal activity at DU noncampus property. This includes, but is not limited to, off-campus student organizations, housing facilities, and athletic housing when traveling for more than one night. DU maintains a log of student organization off-campus activities through the Division of Student Affairs. Additional noncampus property information is maintained through the Department of Facilities Management and Planning. DU’s Division of Athletics maintains athletic teams’ travel itineraries. The data are used to request crime statistics from the appropriate authorities.
DU University Park Campus
- (North) Buchtel Boulevard
- (East) South Columbine Street
- (South) East Harvard Avenue
- (West) South Williams Street
The University has an interactive map of the University Park campus.
DU Western Colorado Campus
- 1102 Grand Ave and 1402 Blake Ave, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
The Western Colorado Campus classes are held within the Colorado Mountain College Campus.
DU Four Corners Campus
- 701 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301
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