Department of Public Safety - Campus Police
SAFETY MESSAGE
Although your education is the primary concern of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, safety and security are not overlooked.
The Department of Public Safety - Campus Police works with students to provide an atmosphere in which danger is minimized. However, the main responsibility for safety and security still rests with each individual.
By taking a few common sense precautions, the campus will be a safer and more secure place for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
While most students at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts never become victims of a crime on campus, the following information can help assure that you are not one of the few who does.
Taking Security Precautions
IN YOUR RESIDENCE HALL OR APARTMENT
- Never tempt a possible intruder by leaving your door open or unlocked when you are not there or when you are asleep.
- Limit the amount of money and valuables you bring into your room or apartment and keep those items out of sight.
- When you are moving in and out of your room, don't leave suitcases and other belongings unattended. Lock your room door, car door, and trunk as you make trips back and forth.
- Never prop open any outside door to a residence hall. Close any exterior doors that you find propped open. Open doors are invitations to strangers and others who do not have any reason to be in the building.
- Challenge anyone who is trying to get into your hall without a key or anyone who does not appear to belong on your floor. Suspicious people and others who cannot satisfactorily explain their presence should be asked to leave. If the person will not leave and you feel in danger, notify the Department of Public Safety - Campus Police and your RA.
- Soliciting is not permitted in the residence halls. Violations of this rule should be reported to the Department of Public Safety - Campus Police.
- Do not leave your keys lying around in public places, or loan them to anyone--even a classmate or friend. They could fall into the wrong person's hands.
- The loss or theft of room keys should be reported immediately to your RA or Residence Director.
AT OTHER LOCATIONS ON CAMPUS
- Never leave valuables unattended in a classroom, in the library, or cafeteria.
- Secure your bicycle at all times. Buy a good lock and use it. "U-locks" are highly recommended. Record your bike's serial number.
THE FOLLOWING PRACTICES WILL SUPPORT YOUR SAFETY:
- Never walk alone on or off campus after dark.
- Park in well lighted areas as close to your destination as possible.
- Choose a well lighted pathway for all travel. Plan your route in advance.
- Stay in populated areas and avoid short cuts through deserted places, alleys or nearby bushes.
- Remain alert to the activities around you.
- Use the Escort Service the Department of Public Safety - Campus Police provides.
- Report any threat to your safety or others and any suspicious person or movements IMMEDIATELY to the Department of Public Safety - Campus Police at the numbers marked below:
Department of Public Safety - Campus Police
Located: Department of Public Safety Headquarters Building
277 Ashland Street
North Adams, MA 01247
