Colorado Students Filed 3,065 Safe2Tell Reports
The data highlights primary student concerns across the state following a decrease in reports compared to last year.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Secondary Education
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Colorado students submitted 3,065 reports to the Safe2Tell program during September 2026. These reports primarily focused on school safety, mental health, and bullying concerns.
Why it matters
The volume of reports shifted downward compared to 2025, a change officials attribute to a spike in activity following the September 2025 shooting at Evergreen High School.
Of the total reports, 9.5% were identified as duplicates and 1.4% were deemed false or invalid. The system actioned these submissions through 1,207 parent notifications, 634 counseling sessions, and 400 welfare checks.
The players
Safe2Tell
A state-run reporting program that allows students and community members to anonymously report concerns regarding school safety and student mental health.
Evergreen High School
The site of a school shooting incident in 2025 that led to a significant increase in reporting activity across the state.
The details
When a report is received, officials initiate a threat assessment to determine the appropriate response. Depending on the findings, they may contact parents, provide mental health counseling services, or take disciplinary actions to maintain a safe campus environment.
Timeline
September 2024: A pattern of general school threats circulated online.
September 10, 2025: The Evergreen High School shooting occurred.
September 2026: Colorado students submitted 3,065 Safe2Tell reports.
The Home Front
This decline in reporting reflects a stabilization of school safety concerns following the volatility seen after the September 10, 2025, Evergreen High School shooting. The figures track with a broader trend of shifting public alertness levels after high-profile campus incidents.
Discuss the Safe2Tell program with your children to ensure they know how and when to use it for reporting legitimate safety or mental health concerns. Families should check their district’s specific protocols for school communications to understand how parents are notified during safety incidents.
The takeaway
Maintaining open lines of communication about safety and mental health remains a vital household habit for families across the state. Parents should keep the Safe2Tell website bookmarked or the contact information saved to help students take proactive steps when they identify a threat.
Further reading
Learn more about local school safety resources in Colorado Secondary Education.
Source note: This article includes information reported by FOX31 Denver KDVR.
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