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 (AMI Facility) may receive emergency communicate from the CCD Emergency Office, or from their leadership directly. 

Our Commitment to Safety

CCD Emergency Management Services 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

• Emergency Procedures → ccd.edu/emergency
• Marketing Support for Crisis Messaging → Marketing Request Form

• Auraria Campus Police (24/7): 📞 303-556-5000

  CCD Counseling Center:

• Services:  counseling, stress management, grief support, and crisis support.
• Accessibility: available to all CCD students, both in-person and virtually.
• Location: Tivoli Student Union, Room 245.
• Contact: 303.352.6436.
• Crisis Support: Can connect students with the Colorado Crisis Line (844-493-TALK) for immediate 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 Emergency Management 
Jennifer Schur, MA

Emergency Preparedness & Training Manager
The Community College of Denver
O 303.352.3216 | C 970.760.9417
jennifer.schur@ccd.edu