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UMPD's Like It, Lock It, Keep It Campaign

The University of Massachusetts Police Department (UMPD) strives to not only provide a fast and reliable response should crime occur, but to also provide proactive programs to help prevent crime. One of the programs that was designed to do just this is “Like it, Lock it, Keep it". This program is delivered through the UMass Police Department's Community Outreach Unit. The program is delivered to the community through fliers, posters, residence hall talks, meetings, etc.. The goal of the program is to educate everyone that they need to do their part in preventing crime by securing their belongings. The program's main focus is in the residence halls where students commonly leave their doors unsecured, often times the door is ajar with valuables in plain sight. When students leave their room, even if it is only for a minute, they should lock their door. We have been successful in reducing thefts from residence halls with these six simple words “Like it, Lock it, Keep it”!

“Like it, Lock it, Keep it” also works in areas such as the Recreation Center. In this area we work in conjunction with the recreation staff, to encourage students to use locks on the lockers while they are using the gym equipment. We have placed “Got Locks” post cards in many of the lockers to remind students that it is always safer to keep your valuables locked.

Through programs like "Like it, Lock it, Keep it" the Police Department is able to provide a service to the campus community that not only helps prevent crime, but also helps build strong relationships between the Police Department and the community we serve. Help us by talking to your student about locking his or her door and using a lock on the recreation center lockers.

Contact Information

UMass Police Department

As the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts System, UMass Amherst is a place where education flourishes, research thrives, and students are able to achieve their intellectual independence. The UMass Amherst Police Department (UMPD) is dedicated to maintaining this environment and ensuring that all members of our community live, work, and learn on campus without concerns about safety.

Key Phone Numbers
In case of emergency:
Dial 911

Non-Emergency:
413-545-2121

Anonymous Tips Line:
413- 577-TIPS (577-8477)

Sexual Assault Line:
413- 545-2677

Problem Solving Policing:
pspmail@admin.umass.edu

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The UMass Amherst Police Department