Security on campus is of vital concern to Massachusetts College of Art. The Public
Safety Department, located in the East Building, is staffed 24 hours a day,
365 days a year, and is dedicated to the safety of the MassArt community.
The Department's police officers are academy trained, and licensed as Special
State Police Officers. They patrol the campus on a regular basis, and provide
a wide range of security services. They are trained in CPR and first aid, and
are always available to provide assistance.
The Department maintains a cooperative working relationship with State and
local police agencies and area hospitals. If necessary, Public Safety will
serve as a referral agency when the assistance needed is not available on campus.
The Public Safety Department is managed by the Police Chief who reports to
the Vice President of Student Development. The staff consists of Campus Police
Officers, and Institutional Security Officers (ISO's).
Download the MassArt Public Safety annual report here:
PublicSafetyAnnualRep05.pdf
Campus Police Officers
The Chief, Deputy Chief, Sergeant and all other Campus
Police Officers have the same authority on campus as municipal officers. They
are trained to the standards of the Municipal Police Training Council, and
are empowered to detain, question, and arrest violators of Massachusetts’ statutes.
They may also report infractions of college rules to the administration for
possible disciplinary hearings. MassArt Police Officers receive training in
areas such as community policing, criminal investigation, self-defense and
other related fields.
Institutional Security Officers
Institutional Security Officers are non-sworn, uniformed security personnel
assigned to areas of the campus that are important to campus safety. To augment
Campus Police Officers, ISO's patrol campus property and perform a variety of
public safety services.
Safety Shuttle and Walking Escort Service
The Department operates the Campus Safety Shuttle seven days a week, from 6:00
PM to 11:00 PM. The Shuttle provides a drop-off service within about a two-mile
radius of the campus. Walking escorts are also available to areas around the
campus, nearby MBTA bus and trolley stops, and the MassArt parking lot. The
Public Safety Department offers Crime Prevention programs, CPR training, and
various safety programs and orientations throughout the year.
Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act
Published in accordance with the Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security
Act of 1990 (Clery Act), the Public Safety Department Annual Security Report
includes information concerning campus security, and provides advice regarding
crime prevention strategies. It also details the law enforcement authority of
campus police, and includes pertinent policies regarding the reporting of crimes,
crime statistics for the most recent three-year period, and campus disciplinary
procedures. For copies of the Annual Security Report, contact the Massachusetts
College of Art Public Safety Department at the college address or call 617.879.7810.
The report is also available on the MassArt website.
The Department strives for a high visibility approach from its officers, and
is a firm believer in the concept of Community Policing. We are "user friendly"
and depend on the interaction between our officers and the MassArt community
to ensure a safe working and learning environment.
Your suggestions and comments are welcome. Please e-mail public.safety@massart.edu.
All messages will be given our full attention.
