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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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Wingag05

English '15

4.6

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Never Felt Unsafe

The area around Boston College is known to be one of the safest places in the country. There is minimal crime if any at all and campus police are always around. If you need help, an emergency intercom tower is usually within sight with a glowing blue light on it. All in all I'd say our campus has great security measures and is very safe.

May 23, 2012

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WhoIsJazzo

Dance '12

2.3

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Recent Happenings

I used to think it was very safe but recently an abducted student was found in the nearby reservoir and another female student was attacked. It isn't as safe as I thought.

May 13, 2012

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Johnny13125

Biology '16

4.2

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Great

BC offers many options to students for their safety including an escort service for students walking to their dorms late at night. The campus has been pretty safe since I've been here and security is top-notch.

May 09, 2012

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