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LETTER TO STUDENTS

The Campus Police Department wishes to extend a warm welcome to new and returning students. To insure that your stay at Smith College is both safe and pleasant, please read these safety instructions.

Officers of the Campus Police Department are on patrol 24 hours a day and can be reached by dialing 800 from campus phones for emergencies or ext. 2490 for information and services. From a cell phone, dial (413) 585-2490.

Personal Safety and Security

  • The outside doors to residence halls are locked at all times. If you are locked out, go to the Campus Police Office in Tilly Hall for assistance, or dial ext. 2490 from a residence hall exterior access phone or dial (413) 585-2490 from a cell phone. For the safety of everyone residing in the residence halls, do not prop open outside doors of residence halls.
  • Do not leave small portable devices such as laptops, iPods, cell phones and other electronics unattended, even for a short period of time.
  • Keep your office or residence hall room door locked at all times when unattended even when you are just down the hall, and lock your room door when you are asleep.
  • If your OneCard or keys are lost or stolen, report this to Campus Police immediately at ext. 2490. You can contact the OneCard Office for replacement OneCards and Residential Life for replacement room keys.
  • Register your vehicle and bicycle with Campus Police and keep them locked at all times. Do not leave valuables in your vehicle.
  • If there is an accident or health emergency of any kind, call 800 or ext. 2490 from a campus phone (dial 413-585-2490 from a cell phone). Campus Police can provide emergency first aid and arrange for ambulance response.
  • Call Campus Police if you see any suspicious activity or for any emergency. Dial 800 from a campus phone (dial 413-585-2490 from a cell phone)
  • Keep windows of rooms on the lower level of residence halls locked when unoccupied or when you are sleeping. The college provides a window stop if requested, on each first floor and basement room for your protection. Call Campus Police to report suspicious persons or other problems that occur during your stay on campus.
  • There are 79 emergency phones distinguished by blue lights at various locations around campus. They can be used for any emergency and are linked directly to the Campus Police Dispatch Center. No dialing is necessary.
  • Do not walk alone at night, especially in dark vacant areas, and avoid shortcuts. If you must walk alone, walk directly to your destination on well-lighted paths. Look alert; be aware of your surroundings.
  • Always park in well-lighted areas.
  • Do not block fire lanes, tow zones or park in handicapped parking spaces without a state-issued placard or hangtag. Parking regulations are strictly enforced year round. Students should park only in student spaces and employees should park in faculty/staff spaces. Vehicles parked in violation of campus parking rules are subject to towing.

The Campus Police Department thanks you for your cooperation and looks forward to serving you this year.

Requesting Assistance From Campus Police

From a Campus Phone From a Cell Phone
EMERGENCY EXT. 800 (413) 585-2490
Campus Police Dispatcher EXT. 2490 (413) 585-2490
College Operator Dial 0 (413) 584-2700

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