The Boston College Police Department is responsible for the law enforcement function at this University. This public order and enforcement obligation cannot be adequately performed without the support and cooperation of the community.
Boston College Police Officers
Boston College Police derive their legal authority from 
Chapter 22C, Section 63, of the Massachusetts General Laws. This statute gives them the same policing authority, including the power of arrest, as Newton, Boston, and the State Police. It is how we exercise that authority, within a Jesuit Catholic setting, that makes the difference.
In order to better assist our off campus population, each officer is also a Deputy Sheriff within Suffolk and Middlesex Counties, which border our campus. While you will not see the BC Police patrolling city streets, it does enable them to legally respond beyond the strict confines of the campus, as needed. The Boston College Police wear several hats, while assisting the community and/or enforcing its rules and regulations as well as any local, state, or federal law that is applicable.
Boston College Security Officers
Boston College Security Officers while not sworn police officers, do have authority as officials of the University and are empowered to enforce its rules and regulations as they assist the regular police force.
We ask each of you to assist us as we are 'Working Together for a Safer Community.'