Services
The University of Northern Colorado Police Department is dedicated to protecting and serving the UNC community, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In addition to law enforcement, criminal investigations, traffic control, and emergency response, we actively promote campus safety through outreach and education. Our officers regularly engage with students, faculty, and staff to build trust, foster partnerships, and support a safe, inclusive environment. Located in Gray Hall on Central Campus, we’re always here when you need us, and committed to being a visible, approachable part of campus life.
UNC Police Services
911 Services and Emergency Phones
While dialing 970-351-2245 is the fastest way to reach UNC Police from a cell phone, the department also maintains an emergency phone system across campus. If you’re using a campus landline, dialing 911 will connect you directly to the UNC Police Department.
If you dial 911 from a cell phone while on or near campus, your call will go to the Weld County Regional Communication Center. They work closely with UNC Police and will either assist you directly or quickly transfer your call to our communications center.
For added safety, UNC also provides emergency telephones located in the blue light emergency poles throughout campus, as well as at the entrances of most residence halls. These phones offer a direct line to help when you need it most.
Escort Program
The UNC Police Department offers a free after-hours escort service to anyone on campus who feels unsafe walking alone during hours of darkness. Whether you’re heading to a residence hall, parking lot, or another building, our police officers and student security officers are available to walk with you and ensure you reach your destination safely.
This service is part of our commitment to campus safety and community care. Escorts are available upon request and can be arranged by calling the UNC Police Department. We encourage students, faculty, and staff to use this service whenever they feel uncomfortable getting around campus.
Lost & Found
The UNC Police Department operates one of three official lost and found locations on campus. If you’ve lost an item and want to check if it has been turned in, please contact us at (970) 351-2245.
If your item includes identification, and you’re part of the UNC community, we’ll make every effort to contact you using the phone numbers listed in URSA.
Additional lost and found locations are available at:
- University Center – (970) 351-2007
- Michener Library – (970) 351-2671
We encourage you to reach out to any of these locations if you’re missing something. Each site works together to help reunite lost items with their owners.
Banned Individuals from Campus
The UNC Police Department maintains a list of individuals who are banned from campus for safety reasons. Authorized departments may issue Persona Non Grata (PNG) orders to individuals whose presence poses a concern to students, staff, or the campus community. If someone with a PNG order is found on university property, they may be charged with trespassing.
UNC community members with an Ursa account can view the banned individuals list by selecting the Campus Safety menu at the top of the Ursa homepage and clicking on Banned Individuals.
If you do not have access to Ursa and need information about this list, please contact the UNC Police Department during regular business hours.
If you believe you have been mistakenly placed on the banned individuals list, you may contact the UNC Office of General Counsel for assistance.
