The Auraria Campus has a dedicated, full-service police department, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The Auraria Campus Police Department is committed to enhancing the quality of life on the Auraria Campus and for the institutions it serves – the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Colorado Denver, and the Auraria Higher Education Center.
Recommendations
- Community is a value of ours at MSU Denver and is another great way to increase safety. Connecting with others- this is useful for taking public transportation, walking back to a car after dark, or even just folks looking out for your general well-being in a genuine way.
- ACPD is advised by the Auraria Campus Police Department Community Advisory Board – 15 members from Auraria students, faculty, staff, and other members.
- The Auraria Police Department also offers free services to unlock cars for folks who have locked themselves out and will jump start cars for free on campus as well.
- For more information visit the ACPD site.
Emergency Resources to Save
- Aurora Campus Police Department: Call 303-556-5000 from a non-campus phone
- Text-a-Tip to 720-593-TIPS (8477)
- Nightrider- Safe rides after dusk to any campus building or parking lot: 303-556-2001
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- What is the operation schedule of the Auraria Campus Police Department?
- 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday
- 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year
- 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday
- 10 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday
- What is the purpose of the Nightrider service at the Auraria Campus?
- To provide free rides to off-campus locations after dusk
- To provide safe rides after dusk to any campus building or parking lot
- To provide free rides to the airport after dusk
- To provide free rides to shopping malls after dusk
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To provide safe rides after dusk to any campus building or parking lot
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24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year