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Health & Safety

Quick Stats

Number of Public Safety Officers 24
Crimes on Campus
  • Aggravated Assault: 2
  • Arson: 3
  • Burglary: 17
  • Murder/Manslaughter: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Sex Offenses: 2
  • Vehicle Theft: 1
Safety Services
  • 24-hour emergency telephones
  • 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols
  • Cell phone and e-mail emergency notifications
  • Controlled dormitory access with key and security card
  • Early Warning System
  • Late-night transport/escort service
  • Lighted pathways/sidewalks
Health Services
  • After-hours on-call nurse
  • Allergy shots
  • Basic medical services
  • Drug and alcohol counselor/educator
  • Immunizations
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Women's health
Day Care Services? No

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Although it's not located in the most affluent or nicest of towns, Brandeis is mostly quiet and safe. While the police officers seem incompetent and self righteous at times, they actually do their jobs well. Since there is not much actual crime on campus, the cops mainly hand out parking tickets and break up parties. This safe feeling creates a sense of what is commonly called the “Brandeis Bubble,” which prompts some students to leave their room doors unlocked—the main way that thefts occur. This led to a series of break-ins at the Castle in 2010. Thankfully, the University is slowly updating the security systems of the dorms, moving from key to card access.

The blue-light system, which most colleges employ, ensures that if there is a problem, students are able to get help quickly. The University provides late-night transportation and an escort service for students who feel uncomfortable walking around at night or who need help getting home. And if the provided transportation is not enough, you can call the police, and they will drive you back if you’re out late at the Campus Center or at a friend’s dorm. Overall, this is a very safe and secure campus, as long as you’re smart and use common sense.

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Health & Safety at Brandeis University

ogratz

'12

Clinical Psychology

2.7
C+

Health and Safety

Security is good. Health is bad; the doctors once told me that I had a cold but I actually was in early stage pneumonia.

Jan 08, 2012

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Health & Safety at Brandeis University

prowler540

'15

Philosophy

4.6
A

Totally Safe

The brandeis trained students really know what they are doing and what we are going through so they are great at taking first looks at situations involving alcohol or drugs. I feel safe on campus, there are police driving around so often. Plenty of blue light systems. Of course they tell us to lock our doors when we aren't in the room, but that's just common sense.

Dec 03, 2011

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dramaqueen345

'15

Psychology & Counseling

3.8
B+

Very Safe

Though I have never felt threatened or unsafe at Brandeis, theft/break-ins are actually a big issue here. So, keep your doors locked whenever you're not in the room, especially while sleeping.

Nov 07, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Security OfficeWhat's This?

Department of Public Safety
Stoneman Building
(781) 736-3333 (emergencies); (781) 736-5000 (non-emergencies)
www.brandeis.edu/publicsafety

Health CenterWhat's This?

Health Center
Stoneman/Golding Building
(781) 736-3677
www.brandeis.edu/studentaffairs/health
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday–Sunday (and holidays) 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Major: Sociology/Hispanic Studies minor

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