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All in all, Boston College is a safe place for students to go to school and hang out. During the first week of school, mandatory meetings give students the emergency and non-emergency information on locating and contacting the police. Incoming students are made aware of the potential dangers around them and are told about the best ways to avoid being victimized in any way. Also, police officers are always extremely friendly and helpful. Since it is such a safe environment, no one is ever too busy to tend to whatever small concern you might have. If something were to go wrong, they would come to your rescue immediately and do everything they could to help you.

Chestnut Hill is so safe that it’s almost embarrassing. Not that nothing bad ever happens here, but it is extremely rare. In all likelihood, you’ll never need to use the call boxes scattered around campus, but their presence radiates a constant feeling of security around the college grounds. The escort service is a wonderful addition to the safety on campus. Most students find it very reassuring that they can pick up a phone and have the school come pick them up. The BCPD always looks for ways to contribute to the students’ feeling of well-being. When you leave campus, though, you should probably be a little more careful. Boston is a pretty safe city, but you do need to be a little more cautious.

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itsthedeanslist

'14

Political Science and Government

5.0

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Incredibly Safe

The campus is located in a very wealthy, soccer mom-type suburb. When walking across campus alone late at night, the only thing I think you would have to worry about is maybe the possibility of an acorn landing on your head. We have a very large campus police force, all of whom are deputy sheriffs of the Boston PD (meaning they can arrest anyone anywhere in the state of MA). Safety is definitely not a concern at all. As far as health goes, health services will treat your basic needs, but chances are you will need to see your real doctor if you have anything worse than your average cold/infection etc. But I think this is the case at most universities

Feb 03, 2012

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rconcepcion

'15

Computer Science

4.6

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Boston College: a Very Secure Place

Boston College has it's own police that constantly drive around the campus looking for anything that doesn't seem right. They have a very organized system also when it comes to football games to ensure safety and take reasonable security measures. Also, stealing is very rare, people feel comfortable to leave their things at their table and get lunch,etc.

Jan 11, 2012

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collegeprowlee4444

'12

Architecture

4.6

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Bike-Cops. So Safe.

Don't worry about being safe here. BC is seriously in the safest suburb you can imagine. Boston/the T/Public Transportation in general is another story. But that goes for any city. Don't be stupid.

Dec 10, 2011

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