Safe2Tell reports help prevent harm, prompt arrest in May
June 10, 2025 (DENVER) – A school staff member’s alleged misconduct led to an arrest after authorities investigated a May Safe2Tell report, according to the monthly report released today by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office (PDF). The program received 2,890 reports in May 2025, a 9% decrease from April, as students and community members continued using the anonymous reporting system to share safety concerns. To date, Safe2Tell has received 29,619 reports during the 2024-2025 school year, already surpassing last year’s total with two months of reporting still to come.
“Safe2Tell helps ensure that concerns don’t go unheard,” said Attorney General Phil Weiser. “By providing a confidential way to speak up, we are fostering safer schools and empowering students and community members to take action when something feels wrong.”
The May report involved concerns that a staff member made inappropriate remarks to students and was engaging in sexual misconduct. District officials placed the individual on leave while conducting an internal investigation, which ultimately led to the staff member’s arrest.
As in previous months, the top categories of reports submitted in May were school safety (19.5%), bullying (15.3%), and mental health concerns (14.5%). Additional report themes included substance use (10.4%), abuse and exploitation (8.3%), community safety (9.5%), and violence (4.4%). Only 2.2% of all reports this school year were determined to be false, while many reports, like the one leading to a staff member’s arrest, demonstrated Safe2Tell’s role in identifying and addressing real threats.
“Safe2Tell continues to be one of the most effective tools we have to stop harmful behavior early,” said Stacey Jenkins, Director of Safe2Tell. “Whether it’s a safety threat, substance use, or abuse, each report helps protect students and strengthen school communities.”
In another instance, a report to Safe2Tell alerted school officials that a student was selling vapes to other students. A search of the student’s belongings confirmed the report, and the school took disciplinary action and informed the student’s parents. This type of early intervention helps address risky behavior before it escalates.
For the full breakdown of reports, see the Safe2Tell May 2025 Monthly Report (PDF). Definitions for each category are provided in the Safe2Tell Report Categorization Guide (PDF).
About Safe2Tell
Safe2Tell is a successful violence intervention and prevention program for students to anonymously report threats to their own and others’ safety. Safe2Tell is not an emergency response unit nor mental health counseling service provider; it is an information pathway for distributing anonymous reports to local law enforcement and school officials required by state law.
How to submit a report
Reports can be made 24/7 by calling 1-877-542-7233, visiting Safe2Tell.org, texting S2TCO to 738477, or using the Safe2Tell mobile app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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