Safe2Tell reports rise 18% in February, prompting interventions in student safety and welfare concerns

Safe2Tell reports rise 18% in February, prompting interventions in student safety and welfare concerns

March 10, 2026 (DENVER) - The Colorado Attorney General's Office today released the February 2026 Safe2Tell monthly report (PDF), showing a nearly 18% increase in reports compared to January as students and community members continued using the anonymous reporting system to raise concerns about safety and well-being.

In February, Safe2Tell received 3,008 reports statewide, bringing the total number of reports for the 2025-26 school year to 19,792. Reports this month prompted responses from school officials, law enforcement, and child welfare agencies, including investigations into threats of violence and reports of possible abuse.

"Safe2Tell continues to provide students, families, and educators with a trusted way to speak up when something doesn't feel right," said Attorney General Phil Weiser. "When people report concerns early, whether related to bullying, mental health, or safety threats, it allows schools, law enforcement, and community partners to respond quickly and connect students with the support they need."

School safety was the most frequently reported concern in February, accounting for 18.8% of reports. Other top categories included bullying and harassment (15.5%), mental health concerns (14.9%), and substance use (9.5%).

Duplicate reports made up 15.9% of submissions, reflecting a healthy reporting culture in which multiple individuals report the same concern to help ensure it is addressed. False reports remained historically low at 1.6%.

Examples from the February data highlight how Safe2Tell reports can lead to swift action.

In one report, a student expressed intent to sexually harm others. School staff investigated the situation, informed parents, and implemented disciplinary action.

In another report, a student was believed to be experiencing abuse at home and had been kicked out of their house. A welfare check was conducted, and school staff spoke with the student. The Colorado Department of Human Services was notified, and the student was connected with counseling support.

"Safe2Tell is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week - even during school breaks like spring break," said Safe2Tell Director Stacey Scardino. "Anyone can submit a report anonymously to ensure concerns about student safety or well-being reach people who can quickly step in and help."

A full breakdown of this month's data is available in the Safe2Tell February 2026 Monthly Report (PDF). Definitions for each reporting category can be found in the Safe2Tell Report Categorization Guide (PDF).

About Safe2Tell

Safe2Tell is Colorado's anonymous reporting system for concerns about the safety and well-being of students. Safe2Tell is not an emergency response unit or a mental health counseling provider. Instead, it serves as an information pathway for distributing anonymous reports to local law enforcement and school officials, as required by state law.

How to submit a report

Reports can be submitted 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 1-877-542-SAFE (7233), visiting Safe2Tell.org (opens new tab), texting S2TCO to 738477, or using the Safe2Tell mobile app available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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