A Message from the Chief of Police

January 21, 2014

TO: All Students
FROM: Randy Brashears, Chief of University Police
RE: Welcome Back and Campus Safety

At the beginning of each semester, colleges and universities across the country reach out to their students to remind them of important steps they can take to contribute to the safety and security of their community and themselves.

It is important to remember that every member of the campus community has a shared responsibility for public safety. This responsibility includes reporting suspicious or criminal behavior to the University of Massachusetts Lowell Police Department (UMLPD) and taking appropriate steps to ensure your personal safety.

The goal of the UMLPD is for you to achieve your educational goals in a safe and secure environment. To serve that goal, the UMLPD, in conjunction with other University departments, has undertaken several new public safety-related initiatives since the beginning of the 2013-14 academic year.

In addition, all members of the campus community should follow these guidelines:

Personal Safety

Avoid walking alone at night
Use the campus transportation system, especially after dark
Be alert and trust your instincts
Lock your door when leaving your residence hall room
Do not allow yourself to become impaired and jeopardize your safety
Always report suspicious activity to police (978-934-2394 from your mobile or off-campus phone or ext. 42394 from a campus phone)

Pedestrian Safety

Use caution when crossing streets
Obey the pedestrian walk signs
Do not assume vehicles will stop; always look first

Communications

Use the blue-light emergency phones located throughout the campus when needed
Pay attention to your surroundings when walking and using your mobile phone or other media device
Program 978-934-2394 as “Police” and 978-934-4911 as “Emergency” in your mobile phone

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