Security is paramount to consider when it comes to a community college. Ensuring everyone is and feels safe when they arrive on any FRCC campus is a must, and as of late, things have been where FRCC wants them to be. With new looks around the school halls and a new security report, FRCC has ways of keeping all of its people safe.
The Front Range College 2025 Annual Security Report is a federally required document prepared under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, simply known as the “Clery Act”. Its primary purpose is to ensure transparency regarding campus safety and to comply with federal law.
The report covers FRCC’s Boulder County, Larimer, and Westminster campuses, as well as the non-campus and public property areas near them. The reporting period for all of this is crime statistics from 2022, 2023, and 2024.
The non-campus and public property areas near FRCC include what is termed as On-Campus Property: all buildings and land owned and controlled by FRCC that are used for educational purposes. Non-Campus Property – buildings controlled by the college but outside main campuses – and Public Property – streets, sidewalks, and parking areas adjacent to each campus – are also included.
FRCC President Colleen Simpson, in a section titled “President’s Statement” said that “Front Range Community College (FRCC) remains steadfast in its commitment to providing a safe, secure, and inclusive educational environment for all members of our community.”
“The health, safety, and well-being of our students, employees, and visitors are of the highest importance to the college,” she continued. “Together, we uphold the values of FRCC and advance our mission to support student success and foster a vibrant, secure, and welcoming community.”
FRCC has an official non-discrimination statement codified into its code of conduct. The statement prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, creed, pregnancy, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected category.
This is according to the Executive Director of Equity & Inclusion Krishna Pattisapu. “Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are prohibited at FRCC,” she stated.
In addition, complaints can also be filed with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education.
The report provides “current and prospective students, faculty, and staff with a comprehensive and transparent overview of the safety and security policies on our campuses, centers, and sites,” per a Department of Campus Safety and Clery Compliance Officer.
FRCC compiles crime data in collaboration with Campus Safety, Student Affairs, Title IX, and local law enforcement agencies. The report is updated annually, posted on the FRCC website, and available in print upon request.
The section of the report titled “Reporting Crimes and Campus Safety” states that while FRCC safety officers are not sworn police officers, they maintain close relationships with local agencies and play an active role in prevention and response.
The same section also mentions that the Department of Campus Safety operates daily from 6 A.M. to 10 P.M. Local law enforcement handles after-hours emergencies.
The section also lays down some authority the Department has in carrying out its role. “The Department of Campus Safety has the authority to ask persons for identification and to determine whether individuals have lawful business at Front Range Community College,” the statement reads.
FRCC maintains a daily record of all reported crimes on or near campus. The log includes the date, time, location, and general nature of each incident. These records are available for public review and serve as a transparency tool to ensure community awareness.
The section “Campus Security Authorities” identifies the staff and faculty members deemed to be said Authorities under federal law. These individuals, such as deans, advisors, and club sponsors, are obligated to report certain crimes. This rule is meant to ensure that incidents don’t go unreported, even if victims don’t contact police directly.
These statistics are required to be disclosed under the Clery Act.
FRCC also issues two types of public alerts: Timely Warnings for ongoing criminal threats and Emergency Notifications for immediate dangers like active shooters or severe weather. Messages are distributed via phone, text, email, and loudspeaker systems to quickly inform and protect the campus community.
FRCC also has an emergency preparedness plan detailed within its Security Report, which uses the Standard Response Protocol (SRP). Regular drills and training sessions teach students and staff how to react to different types of emergencies, including lockdowns, evacuations, and shelter-in-place situations.
FRCC’s Campus Safety department additionally provides essential services such as emergency response, safety escorts, jump starts, and safety presentations.
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