Colorado campus police set the tone for the new season by booting Deion Sanders Jr.’s car, handing him a fine and a long morning. The moment hit just as Bucky pulled up to get back to work. “They done gave me a boot bro,” said Deion Sanders Jr.
The shock turned into frustration fast. “These people are insane… These people are heartless… Thought I was about to go home, but uh, these people are heartless,” he added.
Still staring at the clamp, Deion Sanders Jr. kept venting. “These people are sick in the head, bro,” continued Bucky, who was still shocked at the occurrence. Then came the timing. “It’s a whole new year… It’s my second day back, bro,” added Deion Sanders Jr.
The problem did not end at the curb. He picked up the phone and called parking services to sort it out on the spot. “I paid off my boot like an hour ago,” said Deion Sanders Jr. on the phone. The agent checked the plate and confirmed the record. “I see that paid off,” said the customer service agent from the parking services after confirming it using his license plate.
Why Deion Sanders Jr.’s Experience wasn’t an Isolated Situation
Colorado Campus Police do not play around when it comes to parking enforcement, and anyone on campus knows it. The department has built a reputation for being firm, consistent, and unapologetic about the rules.
They are very strict and have even served Deion Sanders with a parking ticket once, proving that status does not come with special treatment in Boulder.
Their approach is simple. Parking space is limited, traffic flow matters, and safety comes first. Like any university police department, they enforce parking regulations to keep order, prevent congestion, and make sure emergency access routes stay clear.
When violations pile up, booting becomes the next step. Repeated offenses and unpaid tickets often lead to a wheel clamp, just like what happened with Shedeur Sanders’ vehicle.
Booting is also about accountability. It sends a clear message that everyone on campus, including student-athletes and high-profile figures, is expected to follow the same rules.
Despite that strict stance, Deion Sanders extended an olive branch to campus police last year. He praised their diligence in keeping his players accountable and even gifted the entire squad custom Coach Prime cowboy hats.
When Colorado Police Booted Shedeur Sanders’ Rolls-Royce
Colorado campus police made headlines in November 2023 after booting Shedeur Sanders’ Rolls-Royce near the Champion Center over parking violations.
The luxury ride was clamped after prior tickets, with officers enforcing the same rules that apply to every vehicle on campus.
It was not Shedeur’s first run-in either. He had previously received a wheel clamp for parking where he should not have, a situation many Colorado Buffaloes players have faced under strict campus enforcement.
And Shedeur was not alone. Other CU stars, including Shilo Sanders and Travis Hunter, have also dealt with parking tickets and even towing for similar infractions. Hunter was used to parking around the stadium, while Shilo often got served the tickets for parking in restricted areas near the practice facility.
At Colorado, even a Rolls-Royce is not above the rules, and campus police make sure everyone learns that lesson.