常见问题
There are several ways in which victims or witnesses can report crimes. For crimes in progress or crimes that just occurred, 或者紧急情况下, the best way is to dial 911 or (617-552-4444). 拨打911, will connect you to the Massachusetts State Police, while dialing (617)-552-4444 (or 2-4444 from a campus phone) will connect you directly to the University Police dispatcher. You may also use the 紧急 Phones located at various locations throughout the 电子游戏软件 Campus. Pushing the emergency button will connect you directly to a University Police dispatcher. People may also report a crime in person at 电子游戏软件 Police Headquarters located on the ground level of 马宏升大厅 (next to Hillside 书店).
电子游戏软件 Police derive their legal authority from Chapter 22C, 第63节, 马萨诸塞州通则的一部分. This statute gives them the same policing authority, 包括逮捕权, 和牛顿, 波士顿, 和州警察. 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 sworn in as Deputy Sheriff's within Norfolk, 萨福克郡和米德尔塞克斯郡, 它们与我们的校园接壤. While you will not typically see the BC Police patrolling city streets, it does enable them to legally respond beyond the strict confines of the campus, 根据需要. The 电子游戏软件 Police wear several hats, while assisting the community and/or enforcing its rules and regulations as well as any local, 状态, 或适用的联邦法律
University Police cannot release police reports, with the exception of traffic crash reports. If you were involved in a traffic crash you may receive a copy of the official police report. You may only make the request in person at police headquarters.
Univeristy Police cannor release these types or records. Requests for information related to your own criminal record can be found at the Department of Criminal Justice Information 服务 (DCJIS) website (link> http://www.mass.gov/eopss/crime-prev-personal-sfty/bkgd-check/cori/) and by submitting the Adult Criminal Record Request Form to DCJIS. Your request can also be completed by calling the DCJIS at 617-660-4600 如需TTY,请致电 617-660-4606) and ask them to mail the form to you.
The residence halls on campus have a card access system in operation 24 hours a day and seven days a week. 一个学生的 鹰ID will only access their appropriate doors. In addition, police officers patrol the commons and the exterior of the residence halls. Officers check for propped doors and monitor activities around the residence halls. BC Police also ask students to do their part in keeping the residence halls safe. 学生 can do this by not allowing persons to enter a residence hall unless they live in the building or are being escorted by a resident of the building and by keeping their room door locked.
All parking lots on campus are controlled and restricted. Signs are posted at the entrance to every parking lot advising you of the appropriate parking permit required for the parking lot and what hours and days the parking lot is restricted. You can find out more information at the 电子游戏软件停车场 & 运输服务 网站.
BC Police is not only committed to serving the Community, but more importantly we are committed to serving and supporting victims of crimes.
There are many services available to victims of crime both on and off campus. 在校园, there are many support groups and assistance programs available through University Health 服务, as well as the Women's Resource Center and University Counseling 服务.
Are there any rules or regulations about weapons on University grounds?
是的. 持枪的拥有或携带枪支的, 已装船或未装船, in any building or on the grounds of 电子游戏软件 without the authorization of the Chief of the 电子游戏软件 Police is prohibited.
All implements characterized by Massachusetts 状态 law as "Dangerous Weapons" (e.g., switchblade knives) are also prohibited. 拥有狼牙棒, 胡椒喷雾, or their derivatives on the 电子游戏软件 campus is permissible only if the student has a Firearms Identification Card (FID) and receives written permission from the 电子游戏软件 Police. Improper use of laser beam instruments is also prohibited. Possession without appropriate authorization and/or misuse of the weapons will result in serious disciplinary action by the University.