The Colorado Springs Police Department is leading the incident investigation, and UCCS is supporting their efforts. We will follow their direction regarding release of information, so that we do nothing to compromise their work.
Why was the campus open and then closed?
Following the incident, campus remained open after the Colorado Springs Police Department confirmed the assailant fled campus and completed an extensive search of buildings door-to-door, as well as via drone. As the investigation continued the following morning, the CSPD was able to inform us of the connection between the suspect and the campus. Due to this relationship a decision was then made to close the campus as an extra safety measure.
Why were some buildings locked down but not others?
While some buildings did lock their doors out of an abundance of caution, no part of campus was ever under an official lockdown on the morning of Jan. 13. An official lockdown takes place when a criminal element is believed to be on the premises, and officials expect that remaining in place will minimize the risk of exposure to danger.
What mental health resources are available?
I didn’t get the alerts. How can I sign up?
Students MUST use their MyUCCS Portal to register their mobile phone number for text alerts, but may register non-UCCS email addresses, and parent/spouse/additional cell numbers using rave.uccs.edu. This link connects to an authorized and secure Rave Mobile Safety portal where you can complete your updates. If you have questions or concerns regarding the security of this portal, please contact Emergency Management at 719.255.3106, or via email at eprepare@uccs.edu
To access the option to register a mobile number via the student portal, log in to your My UCCS Portal, click Students —> Records & Registration —> Access Student Self-Service —> Personal Information —> Use the drop down menu on the lower left to select Phone Numbers —> Enter your mobile phone number
Faculty, staff, and other UCCS affiliates with a uccs.edu account can register their mobile device(s) for text alerts, or register a non-uccs email addresses, by visiting rave.uccs.edu. This link connects to an authorized and secure Rave Mobile Safety portal where you can complete your registration and updates to your contact information. If you have questions or concerns regarding the security of this portal, please contact Emergency Management at 719.255.3106, or via email at eprepare@uccs.edu
Visitors and parents can register for temporary alerts by texting UCCSAlerts to 67283. You will have the option to renew the alerts after 90 days. If you have questions or concerns regarding the security of this portal, please contact Emergency Management at 719.255.3106, or via email at eprepare@uccs.edu
]]>How You Can Help
If you have any information that may be helpful to this investigation, please contact the University Police Department at (719) 255-3111, by email at police@uccs.edu, or in person at the Department of Public Safety located inside the Gateway Hall building. You may also contact the Colorado Springs Police Department by calling 911. If you do not feel comfortable reporting directly to law enforcement, you may use the university’s online anonymous reporting option here.
We are committed to keeping the campus community informed. As updates are available, they will be shared at alerts.uccs.edu and via email.
In-person, Hybrid, Hyflex, and Synchronous Online classes are canceled.
Asynchronous Online classes will continue as scheduled according to the course syllabus.
Please check your email for additional departmental guidance, including information from Academic Affairs, Human Resources, and any other operational areas. If you have specific questions regarding your role or responsibilities, please contact your supervisor or the appropriate office directly.
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Emergency & Safety
Text UCCS Dispatch at 719-255-3111
Use the UCCS Safe App
Police: police@uccs.edu
Emergency Management: eprepare@uccs.edu
For emergencies, call 911 or CSPD at 719-444-7000
General Campus Contacts
Admissions: go@uccs.edu
Disability Services: dservice@uccs.edu
Event Services: events@uccs.edu
Facilities Services: facsrvs@uccs.edu
Financial Aid: finaid@uccs.edu
Human Resources: hrhelp@uccs.edu
Housing: housing@uccs.edu
Information Technology Help Desk: helpdesk@uccs.edu
Parking Services: parking@uccs.edu
Registrar: registrar@uccs.edu
Student Life: studentlife@uccs.edu
UC Info Desk: ucinfode@uccs.edu
Wellness Center: wellness@uccs.edu
We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. For the latest information, please visit alerts.uccs.edu.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
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