Quick Stats
Number of Public Safety Officers
22 full-time officers
Safety Services
- Closed-circuit TV surveillance
- CPR and first-aid training
- Crime alerts
- Dorm hall safety programs
- Emergency phones
- Escort service
- Jumpstart kits
- Rape aggression defense class (RAD)
Health Services
- Basic medical services
- Health education
- Immunizations
- Lifestyle counseling
- Men's health care
- Nutrition counseling
- Referrals
- STD screening and treatment
- Women's health care
College Prowler Take
If there is one negative aspect about the security on campus, it is the fact that no matter where you are on campus, you can’t avoid running into Campus Police (CP). Most students understand that the strong police presence isn’t necessarily a bad thing, and the joke is often, “Don’t they have something better to do with their time?” The truth is, no, they don’t. The campus is extremely safe, with the exception of the usual weekend stupid drunken incident, and students can walk around late at night without worry. CP doesn’t take the safety for granted, though, and they offer various self-defense workshops for students and provide ongoing training to the officers.
Due to the lack of real crime on campus, it does leave the officers with a lot of free time. If you graduate without getting at least one parking violation from Campus Police, consider yourself blessed. Most students facetiously wish there was more for the officers to do because, on average, you will receive two parking violations in your four years here, and you can expect to pay around $150 in fines. The overall attitude toward Campus Police is negative, which is unfortunate, but students know that in the event of an emergency, CP will be there in record time ready to handle the situation, whether it’s an incident of vandalism, a fight, or a fire alarm set off by burnt popcorn.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
BenJR says: Bentley University 2015 Business  |
Campus is very safe. CP is always...
Campus is very safe. CP is always around, there are cameras everywhere, campus is very well lit, and there are emergency stations every several hundred yards.
Safety & Security: April 04, 2009
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BenTW says: Bentley University 2014 Business |
There's not a lot of crime at all....
There's not a lot of crime at all. There are emergency phones all over campus, and CP is available 24/7 for escorts if you feel unsafe.
Safety & Security: March 30, 2009
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BenZA says: Bentley University 2014 Business |
Security and safety has been great...
Security and safety has been great on campus.
Safety & Security: March 30, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
I don’t feel threatened whatsoever...
I don’t feel threatened whatsoever by the campus, and there are plenty of those emergency call-boxes. |
Anonymous says: |
Campus Police can be annoying,...
Campus Police can be annoying, especially with speeders and such, so if you are habitually late for class, living on campus is a must. |
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