Timely Warnings
Per our Timely Warning Policy, the UNC Police Department may post new information on this page relating to situations on or off campus. If you have any questions concerning the timely warnings, or any information you feel could warrant a timely warning, please contact the UNC Police Department at (970) 351-2245.
Timely warnings are displayed on this page for six months. After six months, they can be viewed in the archive.
May 7, 2013
Dear Campus Community,
UNC Police responded to a report of an assault at 10:14 p.m. Monday, May 6, on the south side of the University Center near “B” Lot. A student reported being knocked to the ground by a group of 2-3 males who then checked the student’s pockets. The suspects fled the area without taking anything. No weapons were reported to be involved in the incident. The student received only minor injuries. If you have any information regarding this case, please contact UNC PD at (970) 351-2245.
November 28, 2012
Please be advised of the following information:
Click here to download the Crime Alert Flyer (pdf document)
The individual in this flyer is a suspect in multiple bike thefts from campus if you see him do not attempt to contact him on your own, please contact UNC Police immediatly at (970) 351-2245.
October 12, 2012
Please be advised of the following information:
The UNC Police Department has responded this week to multiple reports of stolen bikes and thefts of wallet and purses from unlocked offices and hallways.
I want to take this moment to remind our community that the majority of thefts on campus are crimes of opportunity. In cases where valuables were in common areas or unlocked offices, an individual can often steal the property in a matter of seconds.
The bike thefts have occurred throughout campus at varying times, but the purse and wallet thefts from offices have occurred most often during the day. To protect purses and wallets, make sure that you lock your office, car or room when you are away. Try to keep valuables with you or secured in a locked drawer.
To secure your bikes, use a U-lock or heavy cable. Although a determined thief can still successfully work through these items, most individuals will be deterred and it will minimize the opportunity for theft.
UNCPD has engaged in a specific crime deterrent plan to address the recent thefts, but our success also relies heavily on our community. Please take the time to make sure your valuables are secured, and contact the police department at (970) 351-2245 regarding anything you may see that seems out of place or suspicious. This would include a person lingering at a bike rack and looking at various bikes, or an individual walking through a hallway trying the handle on closed doors.
Dennis Pumphrey
UNC Chief of Police
September 6, 2012
Dear Campus Community,
I’d like to take a moment to remind you about personal safety at the start of the new semester. The Greeley Police Department has notified us that a suspect was arrested Sept. 4 after a witness reported a man with a cell phone or camera peeping into the ground floor of a residence near campus in the 1600 block of 10th Avenue. GPD continues to actively investigate.If you have information regarding this case, please contact GPD at (970) 350-9605 during regular business hours and ask to speak with the investigations section. After hours, please call dispatch at (970) 350-9600 and a police officer will contact you.
UNC Police patrol campus 24 hours a day and also work closely with the Greeley Police Department in neighborhoods around campus. Please report anything suspicious on campus to UNC Police at 351-2245. Suspicious off-campus activity should be reported to Greeley Police at 350-9600. Please program both numbers in your cell phone.
Here are some additional tips for staying safe:
• Be alert and aware of your surroundings.
• Don’t get so engrossed in text messaging or smartphone surfing that you forget to look around.
• Walk with others at night.
• Stay in frequently traveled, well-lighted, open areas.
• Walk confidently.
• Call 351-2245 for an escort if you’re uncomfortable walking on campus after dark.
• Carry a personal alarm or safety whistle.
• Know where campus emergency phones are. See http://www.unco.edu/uncmap/index.asp?o=a&v=b&level=1§ion=1&secalpha=a
• Lock your house or residence hall room, and follow rules to limit residence hall access.
• Don’t carry large amounts of cash or credit cards.
• Have your keys ready when walking to your car or home.
• Be cautious of strangers.
• If you believe someone is following you, go where there are other people.
• Trust your intuition if you feel a situation is unsafe.
• Don’t hesitate to call police.
Alcohol is also a significant factor in many crimes. Students who are drinking are more likely to be involved in criminal activity. We strongly encourage you to make safe and healthy choices when it comes to alcohol consumption.
For information about UNC PD crime prevention programs, visit http://www.unco.edu/police/crimeprevention.html
Sincerely,
Dennis Pumphrey
Chief, UNC Police Department