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After a week in which the university sent emergency alerts sharing information on several incidents in the city of Boulder, Chiefs Doreen Jokerst and Maris Herold explain how the public safety agencies cooperate with one another and how campus stakeholders can stay informed of emergency information.

As part of the continuous assessment of our emergency notification protocols and procedures, campus officials will test the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder alerts system on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 21.

The campus’s new practice of alerting stakeholders to off-campus incidents can raise questions about the nature, reasoning and terminology of notifications, as evidenced this week. Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Police Chief Doreen Jokerst discusses.

There’s an additional way to receive notifications during all three levels of alerts, not just for Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Emergency Alerts.

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder has a sophisticated approach to identifying and sharing concerns. Here’s what to do if you think someone needs help.

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Police Chief Doreen Jokerst wants to remind faculty and staff how to recognize and report behaviors of concern, including information about how Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵPD and the university respond once authorities are made aware.

The Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder police join the Boulder police, Louisville police, Lafayette police, Longmont Public Safety, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office and district attorney’s office in a statement about the sickening and disheartening actions of the Memphis police officers and fire medics involved in the death of Tyre Nichols.

While it’s technically the beginning of spring semester, winter weather is likely to stick around for a few more months. Here are five winter tips to consider if you plan on partying or drinking this semester.

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder employees can elect to receive certain emergency and campus closure messages in Spanish, Chinese (simplified and traditional) and Hindi. Department human resources reps are asked to help those who may need assistance selecting their language preference.

University police are continuing to explore ways to resolve issues while treating all members of the campus community with respect and dignity.