SECURITY

Your safety and health as well as the protection of the work environment are some of the University’s greatest responsibilities. The University operates in accordance with applicable state, federal and local health, safety and environmental regulations and strives to furnish you an environment free from recognized hazards. The University also expects you to comply with the regulations which are applicable to your own work area, actions and conduct. Please report all potential hazards to the Office of Environmental Health & Safety (617) 573-8628.

The University Police Department provides protection and assistance to the University community. University Police may be reached 24 hours a day by calling x8333 for non-emergencies or x8111 for emergencies. Any problem or suspicious circumstances involving building security or personal safety should be reported to University Police.

-   Campus Police Emergency: x8111 or 617-573-8111 from an outside line
-   Campus Police General Business: x8333 or 617-573-8333
-   Sargent Hall Security Desk, 1st Floor: x3070 or 617-305-3070
-   Sargent Hall Security Desk, Basement: x3071 or 617-305-3071
-   Health Services, x8260 or 617-573-8260
-   Counseling Center, x8226 or 617-573-8226
-   University Safety Officer, x8628 or 617-573-8628
-   Rape Crisis Center, 617-492-RAPE

Any security incident should be reported to the Director of Support Services immediately. (As an active member of the Security Committee, I am always available to discuss safety concerns and ideas for improvement!)

You are responsible for insuring safety and security by assuring that pocketbooks and other valuables are not left unattended and by locking offices or belongings even if you leave for only a short period of time. *Workstation desks are not secure and should not be used to lock up valuables. Please contact the Director of Support Services for suggestions on the best places to keep your personal effects.

If you see something suspicious (for example, an unidentified and seemingly abandoned bag), don’t touch it. Note its location and contact the University Police.

If you see a suspicious person, take note of their behavior, description (hair color, approximate height and weight, clothing), and location and contact the University Police.

If you are leaving late at night, or taking evening classes, take advantage of Suffolk’s walking escort service to Park Street T Station, Gov’t Center T Station, Charles River Parking Garage, Staniford Street Parking Garage or Somerset Street Parking Garage. The service is available between dusk and 11:30 p.m. (Contact the Campus Police, x8333, for more information.)

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