In efforts to increase transparency and accountability within the campus community, Colorado State University Police Department established the Ram Police Advisory Board. This board allows campus community members to advise the Chief of Police on how current events within the local and national police-community relationship are affecting campus and its police-community relationship. Members of the board focus on new ways to promote positive interactions within our community.

The board acts in an advisory capacity. During meetings, general police and procedural issues may be discussed, but the board does not have the power or authority to investigate, review or participate in specific police personnel matters or specific police-related incidents and will not involve itself in issues of complaints of officers or officer discipline. It will not play any role in civil or criminal litigation. 

The board’s goal is to represent the whole campus community; CSUPD encourages anyone who is interested to apply regardless of race, gender, nationality, sexual orientation or religion. The board is generally comprised of 10-15 members who are expected to uphold the department’s values of integrity, respect, professionalism, and accountability throughout their 2-year term. To apply you must be 18 years of age or older and a CSU community member.

Applications to become a member of the board are not currently being accepted.

Board service is strictly on a volunteer basis, and members do not receive any form of compensation.