Reporting Criminal Activity and Emergencies

We encourage crime victims, regardless of how seemingly insignificant the crime, to promptly report the incident to the Campus Police Department or another police agency. To report a crime, a victim or witness should call the Campus Police Department at 303.797.5800, An officer will meet them to gather the information. A copy of the official report is sent to the victim.

Victims and/or witnesses can report crimes on a confidential basis through the silent witness program, and by filling out the online Eyewitness Report form. Students and employees should report criminal offenses for timely warning to the Campus Police Department at 303.797.5800 or to the appropriate police agency if the crime occurred off-campus.

If you see a crime, accident, emergency or suspicious person, promptly call 303.797.5800. If there is no answer call 911. 911 calls from pay phones and cellular phones are free.

Medical Emergencies

  • Campus Police has a direct line to the Littleton Police/Fire Departments.
  • The CPD will contact the local emergency responders.
  • Medical problems are handled by the Littleton Fire and Rescue Department.
  • Campus Police only provides basic first aid for minor injuries: cuts, scrapes, bruises, sprains and bee stings. No medication is dispensed.
  • Transportation for injuries or illness which are non-life threatening but for which medical treatment is needed is the responsibility of the individual.
  • Campus Police does not provide transportation for medical reasons.

Reporting a Fire

The Campus Police Department will immediately notify the Littleton Fire and Rescue Department. The campus police officers will help with the evacuation and manage traffic in order for fire trucks and rescue vehicles to have clear access to the scene.

Emergency Phones

  • The campus has house phones in the classrooms and conference rooms.
  • To contact Campus Police, press 5800 or 5911.
  • If no answer, hang up and press 9-911.

Blue Light Emergency Phones

ACC campus parking lots and the south walkway have yellow emergency phones with blue strobe lights.

Emergency Response and Evacuation

  • An Emergency Desk Reference is posted near each phone on campus containing instructions on what to do in various emergencies.
  • In any emergency, the first step is to take care of yourself.
  • Employees should inform others about weather-safe zones and emergency exits.
  • Persons with disabilities who need assistance during an emergency should arrange with volunteers from their classes or offices for assistance.
  • A person with a disability may request an appointment to review emergency evacuation procedures from the Office of Disability Services (Room M2710; 303.797.5937).

Areas of Rescue Assistance are located on the third and fourth floors of the Main campus building. They have an alert button and speaker that communicates directly to the Police Department.

  • In case of emergency or incident, call Campus Police at 5800 or 5911.
  • If no answer, call 9-911.Answer all questions you are asked and follow all instructions.

If the fire alarm sounds, evacuate the building. Move quickly in an orderly fashion to the nearest exit and continue to a safe distance from the building (approximately 100 yards).

  • Do not use the elevators
  • Keep clear of emergency vehicles
  • Stay with the group from your area or with your class
  • Stay out of the building until you hear the “ALL CLEAR”

Immediate Warning of Emergency

Arapahoe Community College, through the Campus Police Department, will immediately notify the campus community upon the confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation. ACC makes emergency notifications through the:

  • fire alarm and/or public address system
  • email
  • telephone to each classroom and office
  • bull horn or television monitors

Evacuation drills are conducted annually.

Need More Information?

Sgt .Gary Schock
Phone: 303.797.5910
Email:gary.schock@arapahoe.edu