Community College of Denver (CCD) strives to provide a safe and healthy environment that supports your learning process. Each student and employee should be able to attend classes, work on campus, and/or participate in activities with a feeling that they are in a safe and secure environment.
The Auraria Campus Police are full-time, fully certified Colorado peace officers, dispatchers, and security officers. In addition to patrolling the campus regularly each day and night, they have put into place helpful procedures for campus-wide safety.
For emergencies or to contact the Auraria Campus Police Department, here is the relevant information:
- Phone Number:
- Emergency from a cell phone: 303-556-5000
- Emergency from a campus phone: 911
- Main number - Emergency Dispatch: 303-556-5000
- Texting Number (Text-a-Tip): 720-593-TIPS (8477)
Note: Emergency messages may be issued by either the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) Alert System or directly by the Community College of Denver (CCD). The Lowry Campus has an emergency management system managed by CCCS (Colorado Community College System Office) and urgent messaging will come from their emergency system during an urgent event. The Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC Facility) may receive emergency communicate from the CCD Office of Emergency Management, or from their leadership directly.
Our Commitment to Safety
The CCD Office of Emergency Management is dedicated to ensuring a safe, prepared, and resilient campus environment across all CCD locations. We work collaboratively with campus departments, Auraria Campus Police, and leadership to coordinate emergency planning, response, and recovery efforts.
Services Provided
- Emergency Operations Planning
Coordination and updates of CCD’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), including department-specific safety procedures. - Training & Preparedness
Hands-on safety training, emergency drills, tabletop exercises, and presentations tailored for faculty, staff, and students. - Crisis Response & Communication
Rapid coordination with Marketing & Communications to deliver timely, accurate alerts through multiple channels. - Continuity Planning
Guidance and templates to help departments prepare for service disruptions or critical incidents. - Resource Coordination
Connection to city and state emergency resources during large-scale incidents or weather events.
Emergency Communication Channels
In the event of an emergency, CCD will provide alerts through the following:
- CCD Alert System – Text & Email Notifications
- Website Alerts – Emergency Banner Messaging (ccd.edu)
- Digital Campus Signage
- Social Media Updates
- Campus Email Notices
Sign up for alerts here: ccd.edu/alerts
Resources & Support
Get Involved or Request a Training
If your department would like a safety training, emergency plan review, or to discuss preparedness needs, please reach out to:
CCD Office of Emergency Management
emergencymanagement@ccd.edu
