Safe2Tell implements new monthly reporting method as reports continue to rise
DENVER (KDVR) — The Colorado Attorney General's Office is introducing a new monthly reporting method for its Safe2Tell program that will create new categories to account for all reports.
In a release Tuesday, the AG's office said the new reporting method would increase transparency and shed light on 'the wide-ranging issues Colorado students face.'
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Safe2Tell is an anonymous school violence intervention and prevention program that allows students and staff to provide anonymous reports about incidents that impact schools and students. In January, the AG's office said Safe2Tell reports rose 23% during the fall semester with the highest number of reports relating to suicide.
'This update ensures we are capturing a more complete picture of the data while making it easier to identify patterns that impact student safety,' said Safe2Tell Director Stacey Jenkins in a release. 'By refining how we analyze reports, we can better support schools, law enforcement, and mental health professionals in addressing student needs and preventing crises before they escalate.'
There were also more reports submitted in January 2025 compared to 2024 — about 155 more. So far during the 2024-25, only one month, November, had fewer reports compared to the year before.
The AG's office said it introduced a method in January that groups 52 types of reports into 10 broader categories. The AG's office is also updating and increasing the information included in monthly reports.
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'Safe2Tell continues to be an invaluable resource for Colorado students to report concerns and help keep their schools safe,' said Attorney General Phil Weiser in a release. 'The latest data shows that students and community members remain engaged in creating safe and supportive learning environments. The introduction of new data categorization will further enhance our ability to recognize and respond to trends, ensuring that resources are directed where they are needed most.'
The report shows that in January, the following categories had the highest percentage total of the 2,542 reports made:
School safety – 532 reports, or 20.9%
Bullying and harassment – 416 reports, or 16.4%
Mental health – 388 reports, or 15.3%
Substance use – 318 reports, or 12.5%
The state program also noted that in January it received reports of abuse and exploitation (224 reports or 8.8% of total reports in January), community safety (157 or 6.2%), violence (112 or 4.4%), theft and property crime (13 or 0.5%) and other safety concerns (159 or 6.3%).
'Duplicate reports, which reflect a healthy reporting culture, accounted for 8.7% of submissions,' the AG's office said in a release.
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The AG's office also pointed out two notable reports in its release, one of which involved a report of gangs that were targeting other students. The report was investigated by school teams, and the students' parents were contacted, disciplinary measures were implemented and the students are now monitored by staff.
Another report said a student was selling marijuana on school grounds. The student's vehicle was searched, and school officials notified the student's parents and a citation was issued.
Reports can be made to Safe2Tell.org, or by texting S2TCo to 738477 or through the Safe2Tell mobile app.
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