Crime Prevention

The men and women of the BCPD urge you to become involved in your personal safety. Throughout the year, officers conduct seminars and other community service activities to keep you aware of safety issues. We invite each of you to join us in reducing incidents on campus. We encourage you to use the menu to the left of this window and learn about the resources available to you as part of the BC community. As we all strive to 'Work Together For a Safer Community.'

    
Campus Security Awareness and Crime Prevention Programs

   The Crime Prevention Unit of the Boston College Police Department, staffed by officers with specialized training, provides security awareness and crime prevention programs that stress both good personal safety habits and the importance of community safety.  Some of the programs and education efforts include:

Information Fairs Introduction to Boston College Police Department

International Student Seminars

Freshman Resident Student Safety Seminars

Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Training

Pamphlets

Specialized Seminar

   Information Fairs Introduction to the Boston College Police Department    This is a program designed to introduce the Boston College Police function and responsibilities to incoming freshmen and transfer students and their parents.  The programs are offered during the orientation process.

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   International Student Seminars   This seminar is designed to introduce the Boston College Police function and responsibilities to international students.  The seminar is offered during “Move-In” weekend each fall.

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   Freshman Resident Student Safety Seminars   These seminars are designed to promote safety and personal responsibility.  Fire safety is also covered, as well as Boston Police and neighborhood concerns.  Students are made aware of the types of crime most likely to occur on and around the campus.  They are also advised of safety procedures, including explanations of resident hall security, the role of the Boston College Police, and emergency procedures.  An emphasis is placed on individual responsibility for residence hall security and on teaching students to be responsible for one another to ensure the safety of their campus home.  The seminars are offered in September and October of each year.      

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   Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Training   This is a program offered through the Boston College Police Department ot female members of the University community.  It is a program that teaches realistic self-defense tactics and techniques.  The RAD program is a comprehensive course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and avoidance, and progresses to the basics of hands-on defense training.  Voluntary sign-ups are available at the Boston College Police Department in the Lower Campus Office Building.

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   Pamphlets    The Boston College Police Department informs the University community about the realities of crime through pamphlets that address security awareness, crime prevention, and crime reporting procedures.  These materials are available at no charge from police headquarters and pamphlet racks.

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   Specialized Seminars     Additional seminars and training programs in matters that affect personal safety are offered periodically by officers assigned to the Boston College Police.

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