Safety on Campus | Bridgewater State University
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Safety on Campus | Bridgewater State University
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BSU Ranks 4th Nationally in Campus Safety
At Bridgewater State University, the well-being and safety of students, faculty, and staff, are our highest priority. Our ongoing commitment to student safety has earned BSU a 4th national ranking.
The Bridgewater State University Police Department provides protection to the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Police Department staff work with community members to prevent crime, solve problems, and take proactive steps to make Bridgewater State University as safe as possible. The Department enforces state laws as well as university rules and regulations. All BSU police officers attend municipal police academy training and have full police authority on campus and throughout the town of Bridgewater.
Police Department
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Learn more about the Bridgewater State University Police Department
Crime Prevention & Community Outreach
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The BSUPD Community Outreach Team conducts crime prevention, crime reduction, and safety awareness programs throughout the campus
Campus Crime Report
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BSU complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), a federal law requiring most colleges and universities nationwide to publish statistics about certain criminal offenses committed on or near campus
In the event of a campus emergency, the BSU Police will take steps to make BSU as safe as possible. Officers have been trained in active shooter scenarios, crisis negotiation and other emergency scenarios.
Students, families, faculty and staff are encouraged to review the
Emergency Procedures
page to learn what to do to remain safe in an emergency situation on the BSU campus.
Featured News
BSUPD
February 17, 2026
Pawlice Academy
BSUPD’s newest recruit begins specialized training
Faculty Focus
November 4, 2025
Calming Effect
Professor studies effectiveness of Plymouth County comfort dogs
BSUPD
October 7, 2025
Former Chief Honored
University names police station after David Tillinghast
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Student Crisis Information
Announcement Hotlines and Offices
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This is a content holder for the one-button emergency notification system.
Quicklinks
My BSU
BridgeNet
Academic Calendar
Course Search
Register for Class
Pay Bill
Health Services Patient Portal
Student Health Plan Waiver
Info For
Families
Alumni & Friends
School Counselors
Give to BSU
Student Crisis Info
Menu Close
Free tuition and mandatory fees
for families earning $125,000 or less.
Learn about the Bridgewater Commitment »
Safety on Campus
BSU Ranks 4th Nationally in Campus Safety
At Bridgewater State University, the well-being and safety of students, faculty, and staff, are our highest priority. Our ongoing commitment to student safety has earned BSU a 4th national ranking.
The Bridgewater State University Police Department provides protection to the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Police Department staff work with community members to prevent crime, solve problems, and take proactive steps to make Bridgewater State University as safe as possible. The Department enforces state laws as well as university rules and regulations. All BSU police officers attend municipal police academy training and have full police authority on campus and throughout the town of Bridgewater.
Police Department
rgb(76,114,36)
Learn more about the Bridgewater State University Police Department
Crime Prevention & Community Outreach
rgb(76,114,36)
The BSUPD Community Outreach Team conducts crime prevention, crime reduction, and safety awareness programs throughout the campus
Campus Crime Report
rgb(76,114,36)
BSU complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), a federal law requiring most colleges and universities nationwide to publish statistics about certain criminal offenses committed on or near campus
In the event of a campus emergency, the BSU Police will take steps to make BSU as safe as possible. Officers have been trained in active shooter scenarios, crisis negotiation and other emergency scenarios.
Students, families, faculty and staff are encouraged to review the
Emergency Procedures
page to learn what to do to remain safe in an emergency situation on the BSU campus.
Featured News
BSUPD
February 17, 2026
Pawlice Academy
BSUPD’s newest recruit begins specialized training
Faculty Focus
November 4, 2025
Calming Effect
Professor studies effectiveness of Plymouth County comfort dogs
BSUPD
October 7, 2025
Former Chief Honored
University names police station after David Tillinghast
Related Links And Resources
Student Crisis Information
Announcement Hotlines and Offices
Take the next step
Inquire
Visit
Apply