Department of Public Safety

Your Safety is Our Priority

The Springfield College Department of Public Safety strives to keep our campus safe. All police officers are fully trained, and they are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

In addition to the officers, the Department of Public Safety also has a dispatch center as well as Community Service Officers (CSO) who patrol the campus on foot, and can also respond to assist with medical emergencies when needed.

The Department of Public Safety also provides various services and educational programs, and they can offer assistance with vehicle registration so you can park on campus.

Our Services

Emergency Services

Make us your first point of contact in any on-campus emergency situation by calling (413) 748-5555. If you’re off campus, call 911. In addition, we encourage you to utilize SC Alert and the Rave Guardian app.

Safety Escorts

Safety escorts will provide an escort from any on campus property to any other on campus property, 24 hours per day. Note that the escort may be on foot or in a cruiser. Call (413) 748-3516 to make a request.

Vehicle Registration and Parking

We are committed to ensuring that vehicle registration and parking on campus are as smooth and secure as possible.

Educational Programs

We offer educational programs for students, staff, and any outside group that requests it. These programs include Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events, Rape Aggression Defense, Drug Recognition and Awareness, Defensive Driving, and Sexual Assault Awareness.

Comfort Dog

A Special Member of the Force!

We are here to support you at every step. Let us introduce you to one of our special helpers, Remy, our campus comfort dog. Remy is available to help comfort our students in distress and make visits to faculty and staff.

SC Alert

Be sure to sign up for SC Alert, the Springfield College emergency notification system.

Rave Guardian App

The Rave app can transform your cell phone into a personal safety device.

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Inclement Weather Notification

When there is a closing or delay due to inclement weather, we’ll let you know.

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Our Officers

Our public safety officers are here to serve our campus community. All of our officers are commissioned under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 22c, Section 63, and have full law enforcement authority in and upon all property owned, occupied, or used by the College.

Our Medical Response Team

All Springfield College police officers are qualified to respond to medical emergencies. As trained first responders, each officer is CPR and automatic external defibrillator (AED) certified. Each cruiser is equipped with a fully stocked medical supply bag as well as oxygen and AEDs. Community service officers are required to be CPR certified and our department oversees the College Emergency Medical Services Club. This team is comprised of emergency medical service management students who assist with responding to medical emergency calls on campus.

Our Dispatch Center

As the backbone of our department, our telecommunicators provide constant communication with our officers, outside agencies, and you. While on shift, our telecommunicators maintain a log of calls, share information, and monitor other police agencies, alarm systems, and CCTV monitors. They also assist with issuing parking permits as needed.

Important and Helpful Information

Rights and Responsibilities

Safety Tips

Clery Report

Inclement Weather

Bystander Intervention

We serve as one of the many resources for the Bystander Intervention program.

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Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

We offer resources to educate our community.

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Safety Tips

Your safety matters, and there’s no higher priority than the security of our community.

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