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Chief Riley's Greeting
Dear Friends,
The Harvard University Police Department (HUPD) is committed to providing the
Harvard community with a safe and secure environment. Although reported crime
(predominantly property crime) at Harvard is low, it is important for students,
faculty, staff, and visitors to remember that we are located in an urban setting.
Therefore, we share many of the crime and safety issues that exist in any city.
In partnership with the community, we work to prevent crime and solve problems
that affect students, faculty, and staff. The safety and security of the University
is the combined responsibility of the entire community.
To maintain an effective working relationship with the community and to respond
to its needs, the HUPD is organized into six geographically-based teams. Officers
conduct visible patrols, respond to reports of crimes, address problems, and
provide information and resources to the community. This information –
which includes many practices, procedures, and safety tips for keeping safe
at Harvard - is delivered in several ways. It is published annually in “Playing
it Safe,” appears on this website, and is discussed in safety talks that
are conducted by police officers at student orientations, new employee orientations,
and other gatherings. Community members interested in arranging a safety talk
should contact the Team Leader for their area.
I encourage all students, faculty, and staff to be aware of the HUPD substation
locations and to check their hours of operation. Our officers, committed to
initiating and maintaining close ties with the community, view the substations
as a tool to facilitate the interaction needed to ensure our success in providing
a safe and secure campus. Feel free to stop by any of our substations or our
headquarters at 1033 Massachusetts Avenue, sixth floor, to ask any questions
about security issues that are important to you. Also, by taking the time to
familiarize yourself with our resources and by using the information provided
on this website, you will be helping us to help you in the pursuit of a safe
campus.
Sincerely,
Francis D. "Bud" Riley
Chief of Police
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