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For the most part, Hampshire is a safe campus, and many students leave their dorm rooms unlocked. Campus Public Safety officers are visible but far from menacing. Recently, Mount Holyoke, a neighboring college, took over Hampshire's Pub Safety, and have made many improvements to its functioning. That said, the nights can still be dark, but aside from the occasional fear associated with the lighting problem, most people do not feel afraid on campus. IDs are required to get into the two dormitories, and similar systems will be installed in the other houses. This is not to say that it is not easy to “piggyback” on someone who has an ID or a key. The lax atmosphere surrounding building access has led to problems, from uncomfortable, but harmless encounters with wandering and confused students to serious invasions and assaults. Most theft is not due to forcible entry, though, as much as it’s due to the generally trusting campus. Many students leave their books, papers, laptops, and other items in study carrels in the library. The campus, and the area in general, is full of fairly trustworthy people and requires awareness more than hawk-eyed suspicion.

In the case of an emergency on campus, there is a 24-hour student-run EMT organization and Counselor Advocate organization, in addition to the Public Safety staff. On weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays, students with medical emergencies must seek off-campus facilities, and even in lesser medical cases you might need to go to UMass to receive extensive care. Hampshire’s Health Services does provide sexual health services, including contraceptives.

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jkr10

'14

Sculpture

4.2

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Small, Safe Community; Not the Strictest Security

Hampshire is small and rural; I have never felt unsafe, even at night. I lock my door when I go out but I have a hard time imagining anyone going through my room even if I left it unlocked. Campus police is there, but they aren't super strict about most drug-related things unless they get out of hand. Then again, I don't know much, as I stay far away from that sort of thing. There is no pressure to participate in said activities if you choose not to.

Dec 27, 2011

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mollyfl

'00

Psychology

4.2

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Very Safe

I never felt unsafe walking around campus, even in the woods, at night, alone.

Dec 16, 2011

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cobra185

'15

Urban, Community and Regional Planning

4.6

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The Shire

I have never felt unsafe on campus. Theft is rarely an issue, and its not that uncommon to leave your door unlocked.

Nov 15, 2011

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