Colorado’s anonymous safety tip line for students, Safe2Tell, received 1,371 tips in April, 41% more than the same month in 2020, according to a release from the state’s attorney general’s office.

This is one of the first months this year the tip line service has reported an increase in tips when compared to 2020. In April, most reports were suicide threats, welfare checks and drugs, according to the report. 

Although the increase is promising, Attorney General Phil Weiser is encouraging students to continue making reports into the summer month. 

“As we approach summer, we are continuing to remind students that Safe2Tell is available throughout the year, including during the pandemic and in the summer when school is not in sessions,” Weiser said. “As this month’s tip examples demonstrate, reports about both in-person and virtual threats have the potential to protect Colorado’s youth from harm.” 

Although the application saw an increase in reports throughout April, the tip line has received 51% less tips from August 2020 through April 2021 when compared to the same period last year. 

During the same time period, the number of false tips being reported are down 1.6%, which is .9% less than the previous school year. 

Safe2Tell is a violence intervention and prevention program for students to anonymously report threats to their own and others’ safety. 

To make a report, individuals can call 1-8-77-542-7233, visit Safe2Tell.org or use the Safe2Tell mobile app.