Personal Safety
With a population of 35,000, the UMass Amherst campus is a small city, and as in any small city, problems happen. However, as a member of the campus community, there are a great many things you can do to protect yourself and your belongings, as well as help the UMPD maintain a safe environment where education and research can thrive.
Safety Escorts and Transportation
UMass Amherst provides a variety of ways to get around campus safely after dark so that no one needs to walk alone. If you don’t have friends or co-workers to accompany you across campus at night, please take advantage of these services. More info>
Help Phones
There are over 100 HELP phones located at the entrance to all residence halls and throughout the campus. The phones are yellow with blue lights for maximum visibility, and anyone can call for help at the touch of a button.
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Protecting Your Identity
Identity theft is an unfortunate by-product of our data-driven culture. There are many ways that students can protect their personal information, as well as steps that UMass Amherst takes to provide further protection.
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R.A.D - Rape Aggression Defense System
The UMPD invites female students, faculty, and staff to partake in the R.A.D. course free of charge. The course teaches easy, effective, and proven self-defense tactics and techniques to protect against various types of assaults. More info>
Bicycle Registration
Members of the campus community may register bicycles with the UMPD by calling 413-545-2121. Registering a bike helps prevent theft, and increases the chance that a stolen bike will be returned to its owner.
Fire Safety
The Department of Environmental Health and Safety, along with the UMPD and Housing and Residence Life, oversees fire safety at UMass Amherst with a full-time staff of fire prevention professionals. More info>
