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Residence Hall Security - keeping students safe in the halls and on campus.
About UMPD
Emergency Preparedness on Campus
Crime Prevention
Personal Safety
Crime Alerts and Statistics
outreach
Residence Hall Security
Campus and Community Resources
Reporting a Crime

Emergencies: Dial 9-1-1
Non-Emergencies:
Call (413) 545-2121

Residence Hall Security Amenities

Each of the 45 residence halls at UMass Amherst includes the following security amenities:

  • Peepholes (in individual room doors)
  • Security cameras in building lobby
  • UMPD rounds
  • UCard access to exterior doors
  • Audible alarms at exterior doors
  • Remote alarm system
  • HELP phones at main entrance
  • Walking Escort Service available
  • Fire alarm monitoring
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguisher devices
  • Sprinkler systems