History and Purpose

In 2006, the Boston College Police Department in partnership with The Office of Residential Life recognized the need and importance of building and fostering a positive relationship amongst BC Police Officers and the student population residing on campus. From that, the “Adopt-a-Cop” program was created, and has been very instrumental since its creation in building and strengthening relationships within our community.

The purpose of the Adopt-A-Cop/Community Liaison Program is to ensure that members of the Boston College Police Department have an opportunity to reach out to and work with staff and residents of this community. The emphasis of the program shall be to enhance the knowledge, communication and overall safety of all within the community.

In turn, this should influence the professionalism, effectiveness, and efficiency of the Boston College Police Department, thereby fostering a positive image of the department and creating a more safe and secure working and living environment, by solving problems through community partnerships.

BC Police Officers are assigned to specific Residence Halls, Academic and Office Buildings, and to Community Diversity Groups.

Meet Your Adopt-A-Cops

         Residential Area

     Academic/Admin. Area

      Community/Organizations

AHANA- African, Hispanic, Asian and Native American

GLBTQ- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning

WRC- Womens Resource Center

GSA- Graduate Student Association