Threat Assessment

The Department of Threat Assessment is the university’s dedicated office responsible for addressing reports of concerning or threatening behavior involving students, employees, and visitors. The department serves as a resource for consultation, case coordination, and documentation in support of a safe and supportive campus environment.

If the threat is imminent, please contact the CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Police Department at

303-492-6666 or 911

Programs Facilitated

Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management (BTAM)

The Department of Threat Assessment coordinates Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) efforts across CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó to promote a collaborative and comprehensive approach to campus safety and well-being. These multidisciplinary teams bring together diverse expertise to review concerns, support individuals of concern, and guide proactive intervention and risk mitigation strategies.

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Training and Education

Through tailored training, we equip the CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó community with tools to recognize, de-escalate, and reduce concerning or potentially harmful behavior. Learn more about how your community organization or office can engage with and sign up for these sessions virtually or in person.

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Structured Professional Judgement Instruments

a recent threat assessment training group

Risk assessments help our team quickly understand whether a situation may pose a threat. These tools include methods such as the Structured Interview for Violence Risk Assessment (SIVRA‑35) and the Workplace Assessment of Violence Risk (WAVR‑21).

The Department of Threat Assessment also works closely with non-university entities to evaluate risks occurring outside CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó that have the potential to impact university stakeholders or operations.

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CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó offers several ways for people to report concerns or ask for support, including CUPD’s reporting options, the Don’t Ignore It website and the anonymous Safe2Tell platform. Every report is evaluated and addressed using the process that fits the situation and the individuals involved.

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If the threat is imminent, please contact the CU 91ÃÛÌÒ¸ó Police Department at
303-492-6666 or 911.