Safety

Campus Safety Assistants – CMU’s Campus Safety Assistants provide safe travel around campus for students, faculty and staff. The service covers all of the main campus and up to two blocks off campus. CSAs are available daily from 6pm–2am. To contact a CSA, call 970-260-2683
MAVrides – MAVrides is a student-operated service that gives free, safe rides to CMU students. This service is available every Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the school year from 9pm-3am. A valid MAVcard is required upon pickup. Call 970-248-2222.
Campus Police - The Campus Safety Officer Program, started fall 2016, now includes two full-time police officers on campus under the direction of Director of Campus Safety and Student Conduct Pua Utu. CMU's police officers work in conjunction with five officers from the Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) assigned to the campus for a three-year term. The officers assigned to the campus have a station located on the northside of campus at 1060 Orchard Avenue. Campus Safety Assistants (CSAs) can also be found in a substation on the south side of the University Center.

To report a crime that is an emergency, always dial 911. The non-emergency phone number for the GJPD is 970-242-6707.

Always lock your door. If you lose your key, contact your property manager as soon as possible. The cost of replacing a key is considerably less than the cost of theft and property damage.
Ensure that all windows and sliding glass doors are locked and secure.
Keep blinds and shades closed, especially at night to keep would-be thieves from identifying valuable items.
Keep valuable items out of sight in your vehicle. Ensure that your vehicle is locked and try to park in a well-lit area.
Report any suspicious activity or unwanted guests to the police by calling 911.

Report suspicious behaviors or activities to the police immediately
Have a guest list so you know who is in your home
Have a sober host present at all times
Lock doors to private areas (i.e. bedrooms) and be sure to hide valuables
Keep it small. Be aware of overcrowding and disturbing neighbors with excessive noise.
If the neighbors or police ask you keep the noise down or shut down the party, listen to them
Limit your guests’ alcohol consumption
Never serve alcohol to underage persons
Provide non-alcoholic beverages and food to your guests.

Use well-lit areas. Avoid dark, deserted areas. Avoid shortcuts that may not be safe at night
Never walk or jog alone
Never approach a vehicle that is following you or a stranger who beckons you. Simply walk the opposite direction
Always use a sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk and you must walk in the street, always walk facing oncoming traffic
Do not resist or attempt to fool a robber

Don’t make yourself a target. Thieves are on the lookout for easy targets, so don’t leave items unattended and don’t make yourself appear vulnerable.
Use common sense. If you feel uncomfortable, follow your instincts.
Always report crimes. When calling dispatch, give the dispatcher as much information as possible. If the crime is happening while you are on the phone, stay on the line until help arrives. Always follow the instructions of the dispatcher and the police.