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Students love the secure feeling they get by having award-winning police services on campus. However, many feel that University police are an overbearing burden on their conscience. But, more often than not, students’ perception of police usually comes down to a fear of getting caught. Students with nothing to hide are apt to have nothing to fear, while those sidestepping the law behind closed doors feel a bit wary. UVM avoids many of the problems that exist at other colleges and universities set in cities because with little crime in the Burlington vicinity, there is little to fear from the outside community.

One possible reason for an increased comfort level may be due to the President and his administration, which have increased the number of campus police. Be forewarned: The campus police are not simply rent-a-cops—they hold the same jurisdiction and power as state police. In addition, blue-lights dot the landscape, serving as emergency phones. Overall, UVM feels like a safe place. Some might feel that the police are omnipresent, especially those who get caught for alcohol or drug use, but that’s the name of the game and an aspect of colleges everywhere. But, overall, there continues to be little crime in the area.

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soshedances019

Italian Language and Literature '15

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Always Safe

Campus is so safe, and we're even offered free flu shots in the winter. I've never been afraid of being mugged or anything like that, and anytime there is even the smallest of incidents we are notified via e-mail.

May 14, 2012

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liversnaps

Environmental Studies '15

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Health and Safety

I feel very safe on campus, however I would suggest never walking downtown at night without a group, as the city/town of Burlington is quite scary. Luckily the university has a school shuttle that buses kids downtown and back up thursdays through saturdays.

Apr 20, 2012

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cammich52

Civil Engineering '14

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10 Times Safer Than My Home Town of Hartford Ct

I hav never felt unsafe whether it was noon or i was walking around alone downtown at 3 am nobody has ever bithered or threatened my saftey and the blue lights can be seen from anywhere on campus.

Feb 15, 2012

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