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UMass Boston Police DepartmentMission StatementThe University of Massachusetts Boston Police Department is committed toproviding a safe campus community and improving the quality of life for allpeople. We accomplish this by delivering quality police services and enforcinglaws with equity and impartiality. In partnership with the campus communityand our law enforcement partners, we reduce crime through public education,prevention, and awareness. In meeting this objective, we demand of ourselvesthe highest professional standards and dedication to our core values.This report is prepared in cooperation with local law enforcement agencies, theOffice of the Dean of Students and the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX. Eachentity provides updated information on their educational efforts and programsto comply with Clery Act. Campus crime, arrest and referral statisticsincluded, are those reported in good-faith to the UMBPD and designatedcampus officials (including but not limited to directors, deans, departmentheads, judicial affairs, advisors to students/student organizations, athleticcoaches) and local law enforcement agencies.Each year, the University distributes a notice to all enrolled students, facultyand staff informing them of the availability of this Annual Security and Firesafety Report (ASFSR). This notification provides information on how to accessthe ASFSR online. The ASFSR is available on-line at:www.umb.edu/police/clery act/annual crime report or by request onor before October 1st of each reporting year. Copies of the ASFSR may alsobe obtained at the UMBPD located at 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA02125, or by calling UMBPD at 617.287.7781.Statement of PolicyFor Addressing Campus Law Enforcement Authority and JurisdictionThe UMBPD protects and serves the University by providing professional lawenforcement services and actively promoting community involvement andpartnerships through progressive community policing strategies.Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 253 of the Acts of 2020 (“An ActRelative to Justice, Equity and Accountability in Law Enforcement in theCommonwealth”), the position of University Police Officer is a regulatedposition by the Massachusetts Commission on Peace Officer Standards andTraining (POST). The Commission is an administrative body charged withestablishing minimum selection and training standards, regulate trainingprograms and curricula, as well as, setting standards for the process andmaintenance of police certification.MISSIONThe University ofMassachusetts Boston PoliceDepartment is committedto providing a safe campuscommunity and improvingthe quality of life for allpeople. We accomplish thisby delivering quality policeservices and enforcing lawswith equity and impartiality.In partnership with thecampus community and ourlaw enforcement partners,we reduce crime throughpublic education, prevention,and awareness. In meetingthis objective, we demandof ourselves the highestprofessional standards anddedication to our core values.The UMBPD is a commissioned police department through the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee(MPTC) where our police officers attend more than 800 hours (6 months) of specialized training. Moreover,the UMBPD is an accredited law enforcement agency, meeting the standards set by the Massachusetts PoliceAccreditation Commission. The UMBPD provides patrol services by car, foot, and bicycle on a daily basis, twenty-fourhours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. UMass Boston police officers enforce federal and local statutes as wellas the by laws established by the UMass Board of Trustees.2021 ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRE SAFETY REPORT // UMass Boston & Nantucket Campuses 7

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The UMBPD is responsible for providing police services on-campus and contiguous properties owned, leased, orcontrolled by the University. UMBPD deploys more than twenty-three (23) uniformed police officers commissionedby the MPTC and non-sworn uniformed security officers to combat crime and ensure public tranquility. The UMassBoston police officers derive the authority to arrest from Massachusetts General Law, c. 75, s. 32A.POLICE CADET PROGRAMThe UMBPD Police Cadet Program was established to enable interested UMass Boston students to gain hands-on lawenforcement experience within the UMBPD and to function in a public safety capacity within the campus community.These bright and energetic students play an intricate role in police operations and crime prevention.The Police Cadet Program is an extension of the UMBPD. Our Police Cadets provide an additional level of security andservice to the UMass Boston campus, enhancing the UMBPD community policing efforts. Cadets are extensively trainedand are routinely assigned to foot patrols, parking enforcement, as well as ancillary functions in support of policeoperations. As students, they often see and hear what the police cannot, spotting problems early and alerting police tointervene and prevent escalation.Police Cadet AuthorityUMass Boston Police Cadets are uniformed civilian employees of the UMBPD. They are not duly sworn law enforcementofficers and by statute, have no authority to make custodial arrest or investigate any criminal matters. For moreinformation, please visit the UMBPD website at: www.umb.edu/police or call the Department’s non-emergency numberat (617) 287-7781.UMass Nantucket CampusEven though the UMBPD has concurrent jurisdiction and law enforcementauthority on the UMass Nantucket campus, the UMBPD is not the respondinglaw enforcement agency for crimes that occur on the UMass Nantucketcampus. The Nantucket Police Department is the primary law enforcementagency to investigate all crimes and incidents on this campus.The sworn personnel of the Nantucket Police Department are dedicatedto ensuring the UMass Nantucket campus is a safe environment forstudying, teaching, researching, recreating, and living. The Nantucket PoliceDepartment strives toward this goal through problem-solving partnershipswith the faculty, staff, and students, as well community neighbors.The Nantucket Police Departmentcan be reached at:4 Fairgrounds Road,Nantucket, MA 02555,Telephone: 508-228-1212 or if it isan Emergency: Dial 911Working RelationshipsThe sworn personnel and support staff of the UMBPD are dedicated toensuring the UMass Boston campus is a safe environment for studying, teaching,researching, recreating, and living. Our department strives toward this goalthrough problem-solving partnerships with the faculty, staff, and students, aswell as state and local governmental bodies, and our community neighbors.Call 617.287.7781 or stop by andtalk with us at our headquarterslocated at 100 MorrisseyBoulevard, Boston, MA 02125.You may also contact us via e-mailat: public.safety@umb.eduThe UMBPD works in collaboration with other city, state and federal level lawenforcement agencies such as the City of Boston Police Department (BPD),Massachusetts State Police (MSP), Nantucket Police Department (NPD), and theFBI on an ongoing basis. The UMBPD, BPD, MSP communicate regularly on thescene of incidents that occur in and around the campus area. The UMBPD maintains a memorandum of understanding(MOU) with BPD when incidents arise that require joint investigative efforts, resources, crime related reports and exchangesof information. Feel free to contact us for routine business or if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding theUMBPD. and exchanges of information. Feel free to contact us for routine business or if you have any questions, concerns, orsuggestions regarding the UMBPD.2021 ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRE SAFETY REPORT // UMass Boston & Nantucket Campuses 9

Reporting ProceduresTips Line (617)287-5555UMass Boston Police Department operates a TIPS Line to allow people toanonymously report security and safety related concerns and provide UMassBoston Police Department with “tips” about criminal incidents or behavior oncampus.The tips line is monitored by the UMBPD. Additionally tips can also be filed atUMass Boston Police Department’s website at: www.umb.edu/police or call617.287.7781. The tips line should NOT be used in emergency situations.For emergencies call 911.General Procedures ForReporting A Crime OrEmergencyUMass Boston CampusCommunity members, students, faculty, staff, visitor, and guests areencouraged to report all crimes and public safety incidents to the UMBPDin a timely manner. To report a crime or an emergency to the UMBPD call911immediately. For non-emergencies, call (617) 287-7781. When using a cellphone, please remember that 911 will reach the Massachusetts State Policewho will then transfer the call to the UMBPD.UMBPD Dispatchers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answeryour call. University police officers respond to all requests for service andare the investigating authority for all crimes on campus. In addition toinvestigating crime reports, UMBPD when deemed necessary, refer reports tothe appropriate office (e.g., Dean of Students Office, Office of Civil Rights andTitle IX,) or to the appropriate jurisdiction (e.g., Boston Police Department) forreview or judicial action.Emergency Blue Light Phones:As an added security measure, there are emergency “HELP” phones locatedat strategic points on campus. These phones are easily identified with bluelights. When the red emergency button is pushed, the caller is in immediatecontact with the UMBPD. In addition to providing voice contact with a policedispatcher, HELP phone use also enables a dispatcher to pinpoint the caller’slocation.When calling for either emergency or non-emergency service, be prepared to: Clearly identify yourself; State your location as specifically as possible; State briefly the nature of your call.If possible, stay on the line unless otherwise advised by the police dispatcher.If assistance is required from off campus entities, the dispatcher will summonthe appropriate police, fire and/or medical service.10UMASS BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT // University of Massachusetts Boston

UMass Nantucket Campus:The UMBPD is not the responding law enforcement agency for crimes thatoccur on the UMass Nantucket campus. In the event of an emergency or youare a victim or witness to a crime, you should immediately report the incidentto the Nantucket Police Department. To report a crime or an emergency to theNantucket Police Department immediately call 911; or for non-emergenciescall at (508) 228-1212 dispatchers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toanswer your call. Officers of the Nantucket Police Department will respond toall requests for service and are the investigating authority for all crimes at theUMass Nantucket campus. The UMBPD recommends pre-programming of cellphones with the Nantucket Police Department’s non-emergency number (508)825-1212, and the UMBPD (617) 287-7781.When alerted to certain crimes or violations of the University’s Student Codeof Conduct, the Director of the UMass Nantucket campus will refer reports tothe appropriate office ex. Dean of Students Office or the Office of Civil Rightsand Title IX for review or judicial action.While visiting, working or attending class or conducting research at either theUMass Boston campus or the UMass Nantucket campus, the University and theUMBPD encourage community members, students, faculty, staff, and gueststo accurately promptly report all crimes and public safety related incidentsthat have occurred on the UMass Nantucket campus, by calling the UMBPDat (617) 287-7781, for the purpose of assessing the incident for issuance of aTimely Warning Notice and for including the incident in the annual statisticaldisclosure. The call to the UMBPD should be made subsequent to the call to theNantucket Police Department.We also recognize that some people may refer to other individuals to reporta crime. The Clery Act recognizes certain University officials as “CampusSecurity Authorities (CSA),” the Act defines these individuals as “officials ofan institution who have significant responsibility for student and campusactivities, including but not limited to, student housing, student discipline andcampus judicial proceedings. An Official is defined as any person who has theauthority and the duty to take action or respond to particular issues on behalf ofthe institution.” The following University departments or locations have beenofficially designated as places where campus members should report crime:OfficialCampus AddressNumberUMass Boston Police DepartmentQuinn Building(617) 287-7781Office of the Vice Chancellor ofStudent AffairsQuinn Administration Building3rd Floor,(617) 287-5805Office of the Dean of StudentsUniversity Campus Center 4thFloor, Room 4015(617) 287-5899Office of Civil Rights and Title IXQuinn Administration Building3rd Floor, 23(617) 287-4818Nantucket On-Site Director180 Polpis Road, Nantucket, MA(508) 228-52682021 ANNUAL SECURITY & FIRE SAFETY REPORT // UMass Boston & Nantucket Campuses 11

To report a crime that occurs at an off-campus location, contact theappropriate local police department. In the case of an emergency it is alwaysbest to dial 911. The UMBPD does not provide law enforcement services to anyoff-campus university properties not contiguous to the UMass Boston campusnor are activities recognized off campus without prior authorization from theUniversity and the University Department of Student Life.For the purpose of reporting a crime to the City of Boston Police Department,the Massachusetts State Police, or the Nantucket Police Department, weinclude the business numbers for those agencies. Additionally, the UMBPD willupon request, assist students and /or employees with reporting a crime to anylocal police agency.ContactNumberON or OFF-CAMPUS EMERGENCIES911Non-Emergency UMass Boston Police Department(617) 287-7781Rape Crisis Hotline(800) 870-5905(800) 223-5001Boston Police Department (District 6) and Community Affairs(617) 343-4730Boston Police Department (District 11) and Community Affairs(617) 343-4330Massachusetts State Police (Troop H)(617) 740-7710Massachusetts State Police (Troop D-6)(508) 228-0706Nantucket Police Department Non-Emergency(508) 228-1212Family and Children Services Nantucket Behavioral Health Services(508) 228-2689Other UMass Boston resources available to provide assistance to thevictim or witness of a crime includeContactNumberDean of Students Office(617) 287-5899Police Tip Line(617) 287-5555Office of Civil Rights and Title IX(617) 287-4818Boston Police Department (District 6) and Community Affairs(617) 343-4730Confidential ReportingAnyone who has been victimized or has been a witness to a crime on eitherthe UMass Boston or the UMass Nantucket campus is encouraged to promptlyreport the incident to the UMBPD. Some reports are a matter of public recordunder state law, and therefore, the UMBPD cannot hold all reports of crimein confidence. All reports of crime will be investigated by the UMBPD. Whenappropriate, violations of the law will be referred to the Dean of StudentsOffice for review, as well as to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX. Dependingon the circumstances of the crime you are reporting, you may be able to file areport while maintaining your confidentiality. Due to the sensitive nature ofcertain types of crime, victims of sexual assault, domestic/dating violence andstalking, may choose to confidentially report crimes to the Counseling Center,or University Health Services (UHS). The purpose of a confidential reportis to comply with your wish to keep your personal identifying informationconfidential while taking steps to ensure your safety and the safety of others.12UMASS BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT // University of Massachusetts Boston

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The confidential report allows the University to compile accurate recordson the number and types of incidents occurring on campus. Reports filed inthis manner are counted and disclosed in the ASFSR and when they involveallegations of sexual harassment, including sexual violence, domestic dating/violence and stalking, are made available to the Office of Civil Rights and TitleIX. Reporting procedures applicable to allegations of a sexual assault offense,dating/domestic violence and stalking are further discussed later in this report.Anyone who is the victim or witness to a crime can confidentially reportcrimes to the UMBPD or through the UMBPD confidential reporting program.This program can be accessed via the UMBPD website at:www.umb.edu/policeIn limited circumstances, the UMBPD may not be able to assure confidentialityand will inform you in those cases. When a potentially dangerous threat to theUniversity community arises, alerts will be issued to notify individuals of thethreat in a timely manner. These alerts will also inform the community of anyrecommended action to be taken. (See Timely Warning procedures).Members of the University community must assume responsibility for theirown personal safety and the security of their personal property. The Universitycommunity is urged to take the following precautions:Responsibilities of the University Community14 Report all suspicious activity to the UMBPD immediately. If you areconducting research or attending class at the UMass Nantucket campus,report all suspicious activity to the Nantucket Police Department. Never take personal safety for granted. Try to avoid walking alone at night. Use the UMBDP escort service. Carry only small amounts of cash. Limit your alcohol consumption, and leave social functions that get tooloud, too crowded, or that have too many people drinking excessively. Ifyou do choose to consume alcohol, do not leave your beverage unattendedor trust anyone to watch over your beverage. Remember to call the UMBPDor the local police department for help at the first sign of trouble. Never leave valuables (wallets, purses, books, phones, etc.) unattended. Carry your keys at all times and do not lend them to anyone. Lock up bicycles and motorcycles. Lock car doors and close windows whenleaving your car. Always lock the door to your residence, whether or not you are there. Becertain that your door is locked when you go to sleep, and keep windowsclosed and locked when you are not at home. Do not leave valuables in your car, especially if they can be easily noticed. Engrave serial numbers or owner’s recognized numbers, such as a driver’slicense number, on items of value. Inventory your personal property

The UMass Nantucket campus also includes 40 acres of salt marsh, 2,000 feet of sandy beach fronting on the Nantucket Harbor, mowed fields, upland shrub habitat, and a large freshwater pond. The UMass Nantucket campus is used for research and teaching. UMass Boston is a community that combines more than 16,000 students, staff and faculty.