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Colorado State University Police Department & Public Safety Team provide health, safety services to @ColoradoStateU community. Account NOT monitored 24/7.
Fort Collins, CO
Joined December 2013
Update: CSUPD arrested Morgan Library threat suspect overnight. He is in custody. Thank you to community for reporting his whereabouts.
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One of the perks of working at CSUPD is keeping events safe, & watching our Ram fans cheer for our teams. We’re wishing our men’s and women’s basketball teams luck as they advance to the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference Basketball Tournament. #gorams #ColoradoState
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Just chill, fans. Good sportsmanship is part of being a CSU Ram. CSU's Chill Team will be in the stands tomorrow to help redirect fan behavior before someone could lose their ticket privilege for 12 months
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Temps reach dangerous lows tonight, w/ wind chill at -35 degrees in some Colo. areas. Bring pets inside, bundle up! http://t.co/MRthKHkAcR.
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The CSU campus is in an active shelter in place until further notice. There is police activity on campus following an aggravated assault with a knife near Laurel Hall on the Oval at CSU. The suspect is a white male in his 30s in a black shirt with a blac
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Morgan Lib evacuated due to bomb threat. Avoid the area. CSUPD on scene. Suspect 30-40 year old white male, red beard. Call 911 if seen.
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Does this sweet boy belong to you? This fella was found lost on campus last p.m. by CSUPD officer. He is at Larimer County Humane Society He is chipped, but chip is not registered to owner. Help him find his way home! @ColoradoStateU @LarimerHumane
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CSU All Clear: CSUPD is issuing an all clear in the CSU Morgan Library bomb threat. No device or threat in building. It is safe to return to the library.
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Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-901 says the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or roadway edge. Basically, when making a turn onto a street with multiple lanes, turn into the closest one. #TrafficTipTuesday
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Suspect in Morgan Library bomb threat is white male w/red beard & red hair in pony tail. Photos taken of suspect this evening while he was in library. If you know his identity or have any info about this incident, call 911 from campus or 970-491-6425 from any off campus location
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CSUPD is continuing to monitor the situation related to the Sol Pais case, under investigation in the Denver area. There is no specific threat to CSU, and the university will be open today.
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In preparation for a winning season, CSU Army ROTC is test firing Comatose the cannon in Canvas Stadium at noon Friday, Aug. 27. They will fire several rounds as part of the test, which should be complete by 12:15 p.m. #CSURams.
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CSU will close, cancel all classes & events on Wednesday, March 13, in preparation for current weather forecast of a significant, approaching storm. Updates at
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CSU Alert: Stabbing reported at CSU University Village Apartments in Campus West neighborhood. Avoid area - City Park & Plum Street.
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CSUPD releases body cam, 911 call and police report related to April 30 admissions tour incident.
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Words fail to express our sorrow for our friends at @boulderpolice, the family and friends of those lost, and the enter city. Our blue hearts are with you.
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It’s a beautiful morning in Ram Country. This is great start to a day to ace a test, finish an awesome paper, or rock your group project. You’re almost done with the semester, Rams. Hang tough and finish strong. You can do it. @ColoradoStateU #ColoradostateU #nofilter #sunrise
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Sunset is at 4:47 p.m. tonight; CSUPD's SafeWalk provides free, safe escorts from any campus location to another campus location or w/in 3 blocks of campus. 7/365, students, faculty, staff, visitors. #SafeWalk @ColoradoStateU
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CSU is voluntarily suspending Mountain Campus operations out of an abundance of caution to ensure all resources can be directed to firefighting efforts. Updates for CSU campuses at
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Shout out to a CSUPD family member who hand-made our officers dozens of masks, but who sadly couldn’t find Batman fabric. Our caped crusader CSU police officers are wearing masks. We hope you’re wearing yours when out on campus, in FoCo, Gotham City, or where ever you call home.
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Local police agencies remain on scene of reported stabbing at CSU University Village Apartments. The injured person is receiving medical attention for what initially appears to be non-life threatening injuries. Avoid area of City Park Ave, between Plum and Elizabeth Streets.
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CSU Alert: Sheriff Department responding to shooting in a neighborhood near Overland Trail and Mulberry by the Foothills Campus. Suspect wearing black pants & black hoodie, believed to be armed. Call 911 if seen. Avoid area.
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In preparation for celebrating many touchdowns and Ram wins this fall, Athletics, ROTC and other safety officials will test fire the cannon in Canvas stadium tomorrow, Aug. 18. Testing will include firing four rounds between 10-11:30 a.m.
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10-16-2024 21:41:00. As of 9:20 p.m., the shelter in place at CSU has been lifted. Normal activities may resume. Law enforcement from the CSU and Fort Collins Police Departments conducted a thorough search of the area and the suspect is believed to ha
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Rams, give yourself extra time to get to campus today, whether you’re driving, taking the bus or commuting some other way. And bundle up! It will be warmer tomorrow.
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CSU Alert update: CSU University Village residents are instructed to shelter-in-place. All others, avoid area of City Park Ave, between Plum & Elizabeth Street. When available, updates will be posted at and emailed to all students, faculty, and staff.
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We have received questions about the SWAT vehicle parked on campus. There is NOT an emergency at the stadium. The vehicle is parked there while individuals attend a meeting and discussion training. @BarstoolCSU @FCPolice @LarimerSheriff.
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10-16-2024 10:15:33. CSU Fort Collins, CO - Police activity in the area of Laurel Village, Durward Hall, Corbett Hall. Avoid the area, remain inside your home. We will send a follow up message when the situation is resolved. Visit www.nocoalert.or
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Public health guidelines have restricted CSUPD’s ability to host ride alongs with the patrol team, but our day shift supervisor seems to have found a loophole. This is the way.
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10:30 a.m., Oct. 16: Police activity in the area of Laurel Village, Durward Hall and Corbett Hall. Residents of these halls: remain inside your rooms and await further information. All others, avoid the area.
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It's been a wintery week at CSU, and we've got the perfect sledding snow on campus - as both students and CSUPD officers can attest. Wanna go along for a ride with a patrol officer on our campus sledding hill? #copsonsleds #ColoradoState
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Our Rams enjoyed Homecoming weekend, thanks to our many community law enforcement partners. CSUPD partners with about a half dozen other agencies - including @LarimerSheriff - to keep game days safe. We are grateful to our many partners! #gorams
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CSUPD has received reports of individuals in residence halls offering to buy back books from students on behalf of the CSU Bookstore, but they do not work for the CSU Bookstore. Sell books back at the CSU Bookstore or their mobile unit.
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CSUPD "rescued" a student's front-wheel drive car that couldn't get traction on snow & ice this a.m. The two in blue shoveled snow & pushed while the student reversed out of the parking spot. Thanks, ladies, for going the extra mile to help our Ram community! #coloradostate
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CSU is closing and canceling all classes and events after 3 p.m. based on weather forecasts and information from the National Weather Service, the city, and county. Road conditions are expected to quickly deteriorate as snow continues today.
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Today, CSUPD participated in the funeral processional to honor Boulder PD Officer Eric Talley, who ran towards danger so he could save others. We remembered the police officer, father, husband, neighbor, son, friend. Rest in peace, Officer Talley. #OfficerTalley @boulderpolice.
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If you are on a campus this week, please don't park under or walk under trees. This weekend's storm damaged many trees across all campuses. Crews are busy checking for damage and removing broken limbs, but it will take several days for this work to be completed.
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CSU Alert: CSU will be open Thursday, March 14, on a normal schedule. Please be cautious while traveling to & on campus. If you cannot get to campus due to road conditions, contact your instructors or supervisor. @ColoradoStateU.
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Cannon test notification: Comatose, the university’s cannon within Canvas Stadium that is fired during football games, will be tested today several times between 3 -3:30 p.m. It is expected that the cannon will be fired three times as part of the test.
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Did you know that anyone riding a bike on campus is required to stop at stop signs and red lights, just like a vehicle?
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CSU is monitoring today’s storm and road conditions. If you’re traveling to campus, give yourself extra time. At this time, all classes and activities are continuing as scheduled.
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Making holiday purchases online?: .- Don’t use public or open wi-fi.- Don’t use a debit card. Consider using only one, low-limit credit card. Or, better yet, use a payment service like PayPal. - Look for "https:" not "http" at the front of a url: the “s” means the page is secure.
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Even at on a 60 degree day, the temperature inside your car can reach 110 degrees within a brief period of time. Never leave your child or pet inside a vehicle, even on a cloud day with the window cracked and the car parked in shade. #lookbeforeyoulock
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We hope you take a moment today to personally thank a veteran for his or her service.
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Thanks to @CSUMcConnell President McConnell for coming by CSUPD tonight to say hello to officers working the election. #coloradostate
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CSU All Clear: No ongoing threat to the CSU University Village community or public. Please continue to avoid the area (of City Park Ave, between Plum & Elizabeth Street) for the next several hours while police continue their investigation.
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CSU alert 3: Suspect white male in 20s, 5'8", wearing a green shirt, w/ short, curly blonde hair. stay inside. Call 911 immediately if seen.
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CSU closing all offices/canceling face-to-face, hybrid & remote classes & COVID screening/testing Mon, Oct. 26, due to weather conditions. Non-academic, remote events/meetings are proceeding as scheduled, unless canceled by organizer. More at
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Every dog has its day, and today was this fluff ball’s day. While @poudrefire put out a small cooking fire in a CSU apartment, a CSUPD officer attended to the dog, who was in the apartment alone. No people or dogs were injured & only smoke damage was reported.
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The Oval is closed for the remainder of the evening due to safety concern as windy conditions have broken a few branches on the historic Elms. Oval Drive and all sidewalks around and inside the Oval are closed until tomorrow morning.
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A winter storm is forecasted to begin Tuesday. University operations are not expected to be impacted, but travel will be difficult in some areas of the state. Check weather forecasts before traveling, and prepare for winter driving. CSU updates at
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Several CSUPD officers have been at the Boulder County fires, helping to keep watch over burned homes and neighborhoods. It is our humble honor to do so. For those of you who want to help, please see the links below.
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Happy New Year, Rams! It’s cold and quiet on campus, we’ll see everyone in a few weeks!
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CSUPD responded to an emergency landing of a small, single-engine airplane on the Foothills Campus at 2 p.m. Saturday after the plane experienced a critical mechanical failure. The skilled pilot made a relatively successful landing and no injuries were reported.
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All clear. All three suspects are in custody. Area is clear for all activities.
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Chief Wendy had the honor of swearing in three cadets this evening. Welcome to the Ramily.
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Update! This guy is now reunited with his humans! Thanks, everyone!.
Does this sweet boy belong to you? This fella was found lost on campus last p.m. by CSUPD officer. He is at Larimer County Humane Society He is chipped, but chip is not registered to owner. Help him find his way home! @ColoradoStateU @LarimerHumane
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It’s almost back to school time, so that means the Ram Walk mural gets a new coat of paint. Our officers had a great time helping @CSURams paint parts of the mural, and we can’t wait to see the finished mural this football season!
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Is your bike registered with CSUPD, Rams? If your lock fails, or if you lose the keys or forget your combination, we are happy to help - If we can confirm you’re the lawful owner through bike registration. Register your bicycle online
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10-25-2024 20:13:05. CSUPD - Police activity in the area of Aspen Hall on CSU campus . Avoid the area, take shelter. We will send a follow up message when the situation is resolved. Visit for location details.
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CSU Alert: CSU will close, cancel all activities & events Tuesday, Nov. 26, in due to significant storm. Updates at
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It’s not very often that our #Snoval is so quiet on a Friday afternoon in April, but we’re grateful our students, faculty and staff who keep campus busy are staying home. Stay healthy and well, Rams. We’ll be here when you get back. #ColoradoState #CSURams #Oval
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CSU alert update : CSUPD and other area law enforcement agencies quickly arrived on scene. One injury is reported, injured person is alert. Continue to avoid the area.
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Shooting at District Apts. Stay inside, lock doors, avoid area. Call 911 is see suspicious activity. Police looking for suspect.
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Yesterday was the first day of fall. If you’re on campus at dusk or after dark, you can call SafeWalk and get a free escort from any campus location to another campus location (like your car or a transit stop), or a location within a three block radius of campus.
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CSUPD and @poudrefire responded to a small fire on the Foorhills Campus this morning which appears to have been caused by a bird, unfortunately, getting tangled in overhead power lines. Thanks to a fast response, the fire was very small and all facilities are safe.
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CSU Police has man in custody who brought replica gun into Morgan Library tonight. CSUPD confirms there is no on-going threat to campus.
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In 2017, CSUPD gave out 3,837 traffic warnings instead of tickets. Written or verbal warnings do not become part of your driving record, and they are an important reminder to pay attention and drive safely.
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For 20 years, university & city employees walk neighborhoods adjacent to campus & talk w/ student & non-students residents. Last night, Community Welcome teams visited more than 2,000 homes to provide info that helps create harmony between students and non-student residents.
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Proud to have participated in today’s MLK Day celebration. The March is Far From Over. #FOCOMLK2022
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CSU Alert: CSU closing, canceling all remote & in-person classes, activities and operations on Monday, March 15. More at
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Like your windows open? Close and lock them at night or when you leave. 23% of all burglars enter via unlocked first floor window, 34% walk in unlocked front door and 22% through unlocked side door = nearly 80% of burglaries through unlocked doors and windows. Lock it up, Rams.
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Only three more days of regular classes, Rams. You can do it!
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We are extraordinarily proud to be among the very first universities in the nation to launch a behavioral health co-responder program to benefit our students, faculty, staff and guests. @ColoradoStateU @uchealth.
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Morgan Library is only building evacuated on campus following bomb threat this evening. Report anything suspicious by calling 911.
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'Tis the season for #uglysweater day. Our 911 dispatchers are rockin theirs. #ColoradoStateUniversity
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We love CSU because of all of the people who are devoted to the health and safety of our community, and making the university the best place it can be! #ILoveCSUDay
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Colorado State University has received multiple reports of email scams targeting incoming students, returning students and employees. These scams are primarily attempts to get individuals to respond to a job offer.
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Update on Police Activity on Oct. 16 has been issued. All available information is posted and updated on Please avoid calling 911 or police dispatch solely regarding this investigation. If you have an emergency, call 911.
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We are grateful to honor the 12 years that retiring Chief Scott Harris has dedicated to the CSU community, our department, and the larger Fort Collins, Larimer County and Colorado communities. Thank you for watching over Ram Country. @ColoradoStateU #ColoradoState
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Our thoughts are with you
.@SheriffSpurlock names29-year-old Zackari Parrish, deputy and former CRPD officer killed in #CopperCanyonOIS. Our hearts our heavy today as we mourn the loss of one of our brothers. Thank you all for your support.
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CSUPD: As police officers, we recognize that the actions of the officers leading up to the death of Mr. Floyd, by all accounts, are shameful & wrong, & are contrary to the values & mission that all police officers must constantly strive to uphold. More at:
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Approximately 3 inches of snowfall on Main Campus. Facilities Management is clearing snow with priority around Moby Arena and residence halls. Roads and sidewalks are slick, so use caution traversing campuses. Report any building issues immediately to Facilities Management.
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10-16-2024 20:33:58.CSU - Police activity in the area of Laurel Hall on CSU campus. Please avoid the area, and remain inside your residence. We will send a follow up message when the situation is resolved. Visit for location detail
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Did you know that Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-201 (4) says: “No vehicle shall be operated upon any highway unless the driver's vision through any required glass equipment is normal and unobstructed." Clear off your windshield and windows. The fine for not doing so is $50.
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Areas of campus have icy spots after a winter storm yesterday. CSU crews have been removing snow and treating walkways, but some areas remain slick. Be careful walking or riding, especially in the morning hours. Slow down and use caution if driving.
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Our thoughts are with Adams County Sheriff Department, and with the family of the fallen deputy.
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CSU Fort Collins, CO – There is police presence in the area of Laurel Village, Durward Hall and Corbett Hall. Residents of these halls: remain inside your rooms and await further information. Please avoid the area to allow the police investigation to proce
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2/3s calls of firetrucks to CSU res hall/aprmt last yr were due to burnt food. Nat'lly, 1/3 of house fires start from unattended cooking. Don’t leave lunch while it’s in microwave or on stove. Save ur lunch from an inedible end & save your home/apartment. @poudrefire #FireSafety.
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If you are on campus to perform essential duties or living in a res hall, do not walk under trees or park under trees along streets or in parking lots, due to heavy snow. Do not drive, walk or bike inside the Oval. Oval Drive is closed
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CSU Main Campus: There is ongoing CSU police activity in the area of Laurel Village. Please continue to avoid the area to allow the police investigation to proceed. Residents, including students in Durward Hall, Corbett Hall and Laurel Village may resume t
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CSUPD recently raised $1,632 for a worthy cause at a plane pull to benefit @SpecOlympicsCO. We pulled a 65,000 pound Gulfstream jet 15 feet down the tarmac at this fund raiser in 8.58 seconds, handily beating @CUBoulderPolice police team. #GoRams
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Police continue looking for Campus West neighborhood shooting suspect. Stay inside, keep doors locked. Call 911 re: suspicious activity.
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