At a press conference around 12:15 p.m. near Norlin Quad, CU Spokesperson Bronson Hilliard and CUPD Spokesperson Ryan Huff explained campus closure and extra security surrounding this year’s 4/20.

Hilliard said this is about the protection of students’ futures, not the image of the university.

“There are currently people doing research right next us, 4/20 is a distraction,” Hilliard said.

(Robert R. Denton/CU Independent)

Hilliard also admitted to receiving around 30 emails complaining about the university’s action to quell the 4/20 tradition, but he claims the action taken results in a “minor inconvenience,” for students and faculty.

According to CUPD Spokesperson, Ryan Huff, no tickets have been issued so far today.

“People are being given the opportunity to leave without receiving tickets, but if they are found inside campus or not cooperating, they could be issued a citation for trespassing,” Huff explains.

Security is also issuing yellow index cards explaining the purpose of the campus closure. These cards include an email address specifically for students who wish to issue their comments regarding the day. The email address is 420feedback@colorado.edu.

“We had a good experience last year, and we’re hoping for the same result this year,” said Huff.

Contact CU Independent Staff Writer Nick Stollings at Nicholas.stollings@colorado.edu