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Department of Public Safety and Campus Police

MISSION STATEMENT
The Fisher College Department of Public Safety & Campus Police is committed to enhancing the quality of life of the College community. The College views public safety as an important part of the educational process and one that requires the collaborative effort of everyone at Fisher College. The Department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide for the security and protection of students, employees and visitors in and around the campus.

The College is required by law to post The Clery Act (pdf), which reports criminal statistics for the campus and surrounding communities.

Fisher College PolicePUBLIC SAFETY & LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING
All Police and Security Officers are trained in CPR/First Aid. All Police Officers have specialized training at various local, state and/or federal law enforcement academies. Security Officers receive basic training in law enforcement procedures. Both Police and Security Officers are required to attend in-service training programs throughout the year.

POLICE & SECURITY PATROLS
All Police and Security Officers patrol the campus buildings, grounds, and parking areas. They look for any public safety issues such as defective lighting, inoperative doors and locks, broken steps or handrails, open or broken windows, and any other condition that may pose a hazard. Officers also investigate any suspicious activities and write Incident Reports.

PUBLIC SAFETY AWARENESS
Students and staff are instructed in crime prevention periodically throughout the academic year, and Campus Police & Security distributes crime prevention material on a regular basis. Additional information is published annually in the Fisher College Student Handbook and Fisher College Catalogue.

All College community members are reminded that individual safety and crime prevention starts with an informed and educated person remaining alert to potential danger, and taking the necessary steps to minimize that danger.

The Fisher College Department of Public Safety & Campus Police believes strongly in crime prevention as the best approach to public safety. A primary method for accomplishing this goal is the department's training programs. These programs are based upon the concept of eliminating or minimizing criminal opportunities, whenever possible, and encouraging students and employees to be responsible for their own safety & security and the security of others.

Fisher College Police PatchLAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY
The Chief of Campus Police leads the Fisher College Department of Public Safety & Campus Police. The Chief manages all operations and supervises the full-time and part-time officers. Police and Security Officers are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment throughout the College. Campus Police Officers enforce College rules & regulations, local and state laws, patrol campus buildings and grounds; respond to medical and fire emergencies; investigate incidents; and facilitate the response of emergency services as required. All officers receive training in various aspects of public safety and emergency medical response. Campus Police are sworn officers vested with full police powers pursuant to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 37. Campus Police also derive legal authority from Chapter 22c, section 63. This statute provides officers with special State Police powers.

Campus Security Officers are authorized to enforce college rules and regulations and to assist Campus Police Officers to serve and protect the Fisher College community. The college community is encouraged to report crimes promptly to the Fisher College Campus Police desk at 617-236-8880.