Police Department | Bridgewater State University
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Police Department | Bridgewater State University
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BSU Police Department
Operations Center
200 Great Hill Drive
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Phone:
508.531.1212
Emergency:
911
TTY:
508.531.6111
Fax:
508.531.6180
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity
Boyden Hall, Room 206
131 Summer Street
Bridgewater, MA, 02325
(508) 531-2744
titleix@bridgew.edu
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Committed to Student and Community Safety
The
Bridgewater State University Police Department
(BSUPD) is responsible for protecting the lives and property of students, faculty, staff, and visitors, as well as the streets and passageways surrounding university property. BSUPD works in close partnership with the community to prevent crime, address safety concerns, and take proactive measures to ensure a secure environment for all who learn, live, work, and visit BSU.
Recognized as the premier state university police department in Massachusetts, BSUPD maintains the highest standards of training and professionalism. All BSU Police Officers complete training at the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (M.P.T.C.) Academy and are certified by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission. Our officers have full police authority both on university property and throughout the town of Bridgewater. The department enforces all applicable state laws, including motor vehicle laws, and utilizes state-of-the-art technology and law enforcement tools to effectively respond to any incident or emergency.
BSUPD is led by Chief Glen Anderson, who has dedicated more than 25 years of service to the university. Supporting him in the leadership of the department are Deputy Chief of Administration & Executive Officer, Michael Froio and Deputy Chief of Operations, Ryan Tepper. BSUPD is organized into two main divisions: Administration and Operations. Within these divisions are several key bureaus and units, including the Patrol Bureau, Detective Bureau, Prosecution & Special Projects Bureau, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Community Outreach. The department is staffed by 21 full-time sworn police officers, four communications dispatchers, administrative personnel, parking enforcement officers, and student police cadets and interns. We have two specially trained K9 officers: K9 Zach, an Explosive Detection Dog, and K9 Mikey, an ADA-certified Facility Dog. We also have K9 Arby, a Guiding Eyes For the Blind puppy in training. All of our dogs serve operational roles and actively participate in community outreach initiatives.
Officers within the department are trained in a broad range of law enforcement specialties, such as crime prevention, sexual assault investigations, bicycle patrol, drug recognition, and crisis negotiation. Many officers are certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and all are trained in CPR, AED use, and basic first aid. BSUPD also oversees a public access defibrillation and Narcan program, ensuring the availability of lifesaving equipment across the campus.
Beyond its law enforcement duties, BSUPD is deeply committed to education and community engagement. The department conducts hundreds of educational programs each year focused on crime prevention, personal safety, civilian response to active shooter situations, and RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) self-defense training. In addition to serving the BSU community, BSUPD participates in several regional law enforcement collaborations. It is a member of the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC), contributing to the Regional SWAT Team, Search and Rescue Team, Detective Unit, Civil Disturbance Unit, and Crisis Negotiation Team. The department is also a member of the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council (METROLEC) Bike Unit and is part of the WEB Task Force, a regional Major Crimes Unit and Drug Task Force.
Through its dedicated personnel, specialized resources, and strong community partnerships, the Bridgewater State University Police Department plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of the BSU campus and its surrounding community.
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K9s Zack and Mikey
Zach and Mikey are American Black Labs. Zach was selected for the B.S.U.P.D. by the Massachusetts State Police K9 training cadre assigned to the Fire and Explosives Investigation Unit. Mikey is a specially trained Victim Assistance Comfort K9.
Learn more about Zach and Mikey and how they help BSUPD »
Online Reporting
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In the event of an emergency, please call 911.
You may file certain crime reports without a police officer by filling out a self-reporting form.
Emergency Procedures
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BSUPD maintains a Standard Response Protocol to ensure a safe campus environment.
Campus Crime Report
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The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires most colleges and universities to publish statistics in order to inform the campus community about certain criminal offenses committed on or near campus.
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Rave Guardian App
Rave Guardian
is a mobile safety application personalized for BSU students, faculty and staff. BSU Guardian is fitted with GPS monitoring, so BSUPD will be able to determine the location of an individual who uses the app for assistance and dispatch an officer to the location.
Download from Apple App Store »
Download from Google Play »
Download the app and follow the prompts to complete the registration process.
Parking Services
For questions about parking lots, parking ticket appeals, temporary parking passes and parking decals for students, faculty, staff, and frequent visitors, visit
Parking Services
.
Parking Services
Hunt Hall, Rm 001
26 School Street
Bridgewater, MA 02325
508.531.2897
Office Hours
Mon, Wed, Thu 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tue & Fri 8:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Call Center: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Parking Lots
Ticket Appeals
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
Office of Community Standards
Office of Equal Opportunity & the Title IX Coordinator
CARE Team
Counseling Services
Health Services
Student Crisis Information
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 »
Police Department
BSU Police Department
Operations Center
200 Great Hill Drive
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Phone:
508.531.1212
Emergency:
911
TTY:
508.531.6111
Fax:
508.531.6180
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity
Boyden Hall, Room 206
131 Summer Street
Bridgewater, MA, 02325
(508) 531-2744
titleix@bridgew.edu
BSU Police Facebook
BSU Police Instagram
BSU Police Twitter
Committed to Student and Community Safety
The
Bridgewater State University Police Department
(BSUPD) is responsible for protecting the lives and property of students, faculty, staff, and visitors, as well as the streets and passageways surrounding university property. BSUPD works in close partnership with the community to prevent crime, address safety concerns, and take proactive measures to ensure a secure environment for all who learn, live, work, and visit BSU.
Recognized as the premier state university police department in Massachusetts, BSUPD maintains the highest standards of training and professionalism. All BSU Police Officers complete training at the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (M.P.T.C.) Academy and are certified by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission. Our officers have full police authority both on university property and throughout the town of Bridgewater. The department enforces all applicable state laws, including motor vehicle laws, and utilizes state-of-the-art technology and law enforcement tools to effectively respond to any incident or emergency.
BSUPD is led by Chief Glen Anderson, who has dedicated more than 25 years of service to the university. Supporting him in the leadership of the department are Deputy Chief of Administration & Executive Officer, Michael Froio and Deputy Chief of Operations, Ryan Tepper. BSUPD is organized into two main divisions: Administration and Operations. Within these divisions are several key bureaus and units, including the Patrol Bureau, Detective Bureau, Prosecution & Special Projects Bureau, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Community Outreach. The department is staffed by 21 full-time sworn police officers, four communications dispatchers, administrative personnel, parking enforcement officers, and student police cadets and interns. We have two specially trained K9 officers: K9 Zach, an Explosive Detection Dog, and K9 Mikey, an ADA-certified Facility Dog. We also have K9 Arby, a Guiding Eyes For the Blind puppy in training. All of our dogs serve operational roles and actively participate in community outreach initiatives.
Officers within the department are trained in a broad range of law enforcement specialties, such as crime prevention, sexual assault investigations, bicycle patrol, drug recognition, and crisis negotiation. Many officers are certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and all are trained in CPR, AED use, and basic first aid. BSUPD also oversees a public access defibrillation and Narcan program, ensuring the availability of lifesaving equipment across the campus.
Beyond its law enforcement duties, BSUPD is deeply committed to education and community engagement. The department conducts hundreds of educational programs each year focused on crime prevention, personal safety, civilian response to active shooter situations, and RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) self-defense training. In addition to serving the BSU community, BSUPD participates in several regional law enforcement collaborations. It is a member of the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC), contributing to the Regional SWAT Team, Search and Rescue Team, Detective Unit, Civil Disturbance Unit, and Crisis Negotiation Team. The department is also a member of the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council (METROLEC) Bike Unit and is part of the WEB Task Force, a regional Major Crimes Unit and Drug Task Force.
Through its dedicated personnel, specialized resources, and strong community partnerships, the Bridgewater State University Police Department plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of the BSU campus and its surrounding community.
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K9s Zack and Mikey
Zach and Mikey are American Black Labs. Zach was selected for the B.S.U.P.D. by the Massachusetts State Police K9 training cadre assigned to the Fire and Explosives Investigation Unit. Mikey is a specially trained Victim Assistance Comfort K9.
Learn more about Zach and Mikey and how they help BSUPD »
Online Reporting
rgb(124,114,106)
In the event of an emergency, please call 911.
You may file certain crime reports without a police officer by filling out a self-reporting form.
Emergency Procedures
rgb(124,114,106)
BSUPD maintains a Standard Response Protocol to ensure a safe campus environment.
Campus Crime Report
rgb(124,114,106)
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires most colleges and universities to publish statistics in order to inform the campus community about certain criminal offenses committed on or near campus.
rgb(0,85,140)
Rave Guardian App
Rave Guardian
is a mobile safety application personalized for BSU students, faculty and staff. BSU Guardian is fitted with GPS monitoring, so BSUPD will be able to determine the location of an individual who uses the app for assistance and dispatch an officer to the location.
Download from Apple App Store »
Download from Google Play »
Download the app and follow the prompts to complete the registration process.
Parking Services
For questions about parking lots, parking ticket appeals, temporary parking passes and parking decals for students, faculty, staff, and frequent visitors, visit
Parking Services
.
Parking Services
Hunt Hall, Rm 001
26 School Street
Bridgewater, MA 02325
508.531.2897
Office Hours
Mon, Wed, Thu 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tue & Fri 8:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Call Center: Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Parking Lots
Ticket Appeals
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
Office of Community Standards
Office of Equal Opportunity & the Title IX Coordinator
CARE Team
Counseling Services
Health Services
Student Crisis Information