Harvard University - Health & Safety

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Number of Public Safety Officers		50
Crimes on Campus		Aggravated Assault: 2 Arson: 0 Burglary: 230 Murder/Manslaughter: 0 Robbery: 4 Sex Offenses: 15 Vehicle Theft: 3
Safety Services		Motorist assistance Stolen property database Text messaging system
Health Services		Dental services Mental health Nutrition Peer counseling Pharmacy Primary care Sexual health Vision Women's Health
Day Care Services?		Yes

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Harvard students generally feel safe while roaming the streets of Cambridge, and they have good reason. The Harvard University Police Department and Cambridge Police Department do a commendable job of safeguarding the University’s best assets—the students. Students also have access to multiple blue-light security phones on nearly every block, and must swipe into dorms with keycards, preventing burglars from ever endanger students.

However, Cambridge, like all cities, is not completely safe from crime. Students should always keep in mind they are in an urban setting and be alert, especially when walking alone at night. In the past, Cambridge crime waves have alarmed local citizens, but law enforcement still works to combat the trend with an increased presence. In general, Harvard students rightly feel safe, but prospective students should not be lulled into believing Cambridge and Boston are crime-free.

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Health & Safety at Harvard University

laurenking

'13

History

B+

Pretty Safe but Exercise Common Sense

All Harvard students receive emails regarding any recent criminal activity either on campus or in the immediate vicinity. The majority of the incidents occurred off campus and involved people failing to use basic common sense, such as walking alone at 2 am whilst talking on their cell phones.

Jan 18, 2012

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Health & Safety at Harvard University

ornately

'15

Biology and Biological Sciences

B+

In the Background

How to get help from campus police is drilled into you in the beginning of each year, and while they're always there, they're not in your face.

Dec 28, 2011

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Health & Safety at Harvard University

Lajer09

'13

Philosophy

B

Harvard Safety

The University Health Services, UHS, are generally difficult to deal with, don't get things diagnosed very fast or accurately, and are a hassle. The safety is usually great, but recently there have been quite a few muggings around the Yard.

Jun 24, 2011

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Security OfficeWhat's This?

Harvard University Police Department
1033 Massachusetts Ave., Sixth Floor
(617) 495-1212 (emergencies) (617) 495-1215 (non-emergencies)
www.hupd.harvard.edu

Health CenterWhat's This?

Harvard University Health Services
Holyoke Center
(617) 495-2008
huhs.harvard.edu

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