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Crime Prevention Programs The Wellesley College Police Department offers a number of comprehensive crime prevention programs in support of our key priority of teaching community members proactive strategies to avoid becoming victims of crime. The Department has developed several initiatives to further this priority. To apply for any of the following Campus Police Crime Prevention Programs, or to bring a program to your dorm, please click here for our online registration form. Blue Light Call Stations There are emergency two-way call stations at strategic locations throughout campus. You can identify the station by the blue light located above the boxes. When the call button is depressed, an individual can communicate directly with the communications coordinator at the Wellesley College Police Department. The individual can then notify the office of the emergency. The communications coordinator will dispatch an officer or emergency team to effectively respond to the situation. There are severe penalties for tampering with a two-way call station or turning in a false alarm. Campus Escort Program The Wellesley College Campus Escort Program provides all members of the Wellesley College community and visitors a safe, reliable way to travel about the campus during hours of darkness, if they are travelling alone, or feel particularly unsafe. This program provides community members with either a walking escort or a shuttle van (pre-designated stops) to preclude individuals from walking alone on campus during the hours of darkness. We encourage community members to freely travel about the campus, but also recommend individuals walk with a friend during evening and early morning hours. A shuttle van makes regular stops along a pre-designated route. Walking escorts can be provided when needed.   Community Policing Officer Program This program assigns individual police officers to specific residence halls, residence hall clusters, or small house. The assigned officer serves as the primary point of contact for all crime prevention programming and other issues relating to safety and security. The community-policing officer will conduct regular meetings with the Head of House, residence hall staff members and residents. The officer will also conduct building safety surveys to help create a safe living environment. To find the officer assigned to each residence hall click below: CPOP Assignments for 2003/2004 or check out our staff page: Wellesley College Police Department Staff Photo Listing Back to top of page Operation Identification This is a national program that encourages individuals to engrave an identification number on personal property. The engraved number has proven to deter would-be thieves and assist in the recovery of property, if stolen. The assigned Community Policing Officer can assist with scheduling a Operation ID program. Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) This program consists of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. RAD is specifically designed for women and teaches awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance. The program progresses to the basics of hands-on self-defense. The department sends out notices when RAD classes will be conducted. Generally, the department will conduct at least two classes each semester. If you have questions regarding when RAD classes will be held, please contact Sergeant Kristy Nolet, at knolet@wellesley.edu. To learn more about RAD click here or go to www.rad-systems.com. Back to top of page Security Surveys {Safety Awareness for Everyone [SAFE]} The department conducts both home security surveys and office security surveys. Home Security Survey This is a free service of the Wellesley College Police Department. A police representative will come out to your home and check your lights, locks, and landscaping and make recommendations. You must be present for this survey, as the officer will check your entire home. At the end of the survey, we will provide you with a written list of recommendations. If you live in College-provided housing, we will also provide a copy of the recommendations to the Housing and Transportation Office. The survey takes approximately 45 minutes. If you follow the recommendations, you will greatly reduce your chances of being burglarized, although there are no guarantees against burglary. To schedule a Home Security Survey, please contact Deputy Chief Lisa J. Barbin at lbarbin@wellesley.edu or call (781) 283-2125. Office Security Survey Another free service of the Wellesley College Police Department designed for any office area or entire academic or administrative building. A police representative will come out to the office or building and tour the area. The representative will make recommendations to improve your security based on "Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design" (C.P.T.E.D.) standards. To schedule a Home Security Survey, please contact Deputy Chief Lisa J. Barbin at lbarbin@wellesley.edu or call (781) 283-2125. Wellesley College Crime Prevention Brochure This is a comprehensive brochure that outlines the crime prevention programs and initiatives offered at Wellesley College. It is normally distributed during Orientation and whenever Community Policing Officers conduct programs around campus. You can also pick up a brochure at the Wellesley College Police Department on campus, or click here to download it in PDF format. Back to top of page Further Information For more information on Crime Prevention, visit the National Crime Prevention Council at www.ncpc.org, or click here. To learn more about security while cyber-shopping, choose one of the following sites: www.bbb.org www.safeshopping.org www.ftc.gov   To learn more about identity theft, go to www.consumer.gov/knowfraud, or click here. To learn more about fire prevention, visit www.nfpa.org, or click here. To learn more about preventing and responding to violence against women, go to www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo, or click here. To learn about fair treatment for crime victims, go to www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc, or click here. To learn more about occupational safety and accident prevention, visit www.oshabulletin.com, or click here. Back to top of page

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