Safety Alerts
Smith College believes that our community members are safest when aware of crime occurring on campus. Below are any current safety alerts.
Sexual Assault 10/04/2009
The Department of Public Safety has received a report of a sexual assault on campus early Sunday morning (October 4, 2009).
A Smith student described being attacked Sunday between 3 and 6:30 am in the living room of Chapin House. The assailant has been described as a white male of average build, 5 feet 6 inches tall, about 28 years old, with a light beard and mustache, going by the name Josh.
Composite of Sexual Assault Suspect
Please contact Public Safety if you noticied anything the night of October 3 or morning of October 4 that may help the investigation.
The Department of Public Safety and the State Police are following up all leads. Public Safety officers patrol campus 24 hours a day and can be reached by dialing 800 from campus phones or (413) 585-2490 from outside lines.
Understandably, this information may be upsetting. College officials are available to help.
Sudent Counseling Services, ext 2840
Student Affairs, ext. 4940
Everywoman's Center, 24 hour Rape Crisis Hotline 888-337-0800
Bicycle Thefts 09/30/2009
Public Safety has received a number of reports of bicycle thefts in the past weeks. Most of the bicycles were unlocked when they were stolen. Public Safety recommends taking the following steps to prevent bicycle thefts:
lock your bicycle at all times
- use a strong lock and be sure to lock the frame and wheels to a bicycle rack designed for this person
- register your bicycle with Public Safety; this increases the chances of your bicycle being returned to you should it be stolen
If you are walking on campus and notice someone "hanging out" near a bicycle rack, or attempting to remove a bicycle, please contact Public Safety immediately at x800 or (413) 585-2490 from a cell phone. |
