UMass Boston

BeaconSafe Tips

Police & Public Safety

Emergency: DIAL 911
General Information &  Dispatch: (617) 287-7777
Tip Line: (617) 287-5555

UMass Boston Police
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Weather Related Matters

For information on weather-related closings call 617.287.5000 or tune your radio to WBZ 1030 AM, WRKO 680 AM, WBUR 90.9 FM, or WUMB 91.9 FM, or tune your television to WBZ-TV CH 4, WCVB-TV Ch 5, or WHDH-TV Ch 7 for up-to-the-minute information on university cancellations. Please, do not call the Police Department for UMass Boston closing information.

See something concerning? Report it anonymously. Your tip could save lives.

If you see or hear something that should be brought to the attention of UMass Boston Police and Public Safety, you can report it by filling out the form below.

Please provide as much detail as you can: date, time, location, descriptions and names of involved persons, license plates and car descriptions, and so on. While not required, it is helpful if you provide your contact information so that we can follow up.

If you would rather report via phone, call (617) 287-5555. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our community safe.

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We try to check responses to this form daily, but that is not always possible. If your business is urgent, please call the Department at (617) 287-7780. If you have an emergency, please call 911 from any telephone.

Contact Information

Police & Public Safety

Emergency: DIAL 911
General Information &  Dispatch: (617) 287-7777
Tip Line: (617) 287-5555

UMass Boston Police
Quinn Service & Supply UL 0034

Weather Related Matters

For information on weather-related closings call 617.287.5000 or tune your radio to WBZ 1030 AM, WRKO 680 AM, WBUR 90.9 FM, or WUMB 91.9 FM, or tune your television to WBZ-TV CH 4, WCVB-TV Ch 5, or WHDH-TV Ch 7 for up-to-the-minute information on university cancellations. Please, do not call the Police Department for UMass Boston closing information.