The Harvard University Police Department wishes to inform our community of an ongoing scam targeting Harvard University affiliates. The scam appears to originate from a Harvard email address and offers recipients free musical instruments, in exchange for paying the delivery costs. The scammer requests interested parties contact them via text and submit payment via an online money transfer service (Zelle, Venmo, CashApp, etc.).

The HUPD is actively investigating these incidents and is informing members of our community about these scams in an attempt to...

At approximately 6:00 AM on Monday, May 22, 2023, Harvard University Police Department (HUPD) officers responded to a report of an aggravated assault. Upon officers’ arrival, a victim reported that while walking on Gordon Road, towards Shad Hall, they passed an unknown male suspect yelling obscenities. Moments later, the suspect returned to the area wielding a screw driver, lunged at the victim, and threatened to kill them. The victim was not injured during the assault and de-escalated the situation until the suspect fled the immediate area. Officers...

HUPD welcomes Sasha, the Department's first Community Engagement Dog, tasked with bringing comfort and support across the Harvard community.

The HUPD is hosting a safety and self-defense course on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The class will be held at the Hemenway Gymnasium from 4PM to 7PM and free for all Harvard community members.