UMass Boston Hosts First Annual Public Safety Week

The Public Safety Department is hosting the University of Massachusetts Boston’s first-ever Public Safety Week on campus starting Monday, Sept. 19.

Police Chief James Overton says the week will be spent informing the campus community about safety and emergency preparedness issues.

The schedule of events follows. You can also download a Public Safety Week flyer.

Monday, Sept. 19

Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Demonstration and Sign Up
Domestic Violence Prevention Week Preview

9:30–11:30 a.m. Campus Center Ballroom, 3rd Floor

Active Shooter Awareness Video and Panel Discussion for Students

Noon–1 p.m. and 3–4 p.m.
Campus Center Ballroom, 3rd Floor

• Drawings for gift cards and other giveaways
• Opportunity to sign up for Emergency Notifications
• Refreshments will be served

Tuesday, Sept. 20

Public Safety Open House

11 a.m.–2 p.m. Public Safety Office, Quinn Administration Building, 1st Floor

• Refreshments will be served
• Drawings and giveaways

Wednesday, Sept. 21

Information Sessions

All Day. Ryan Lounge, McCormack Hall, 3rd Floor

• Public Safety internship sign ups
• Cadet program information
• Emergency Notification sign up (RAVE)
• Engraving of personal property and property inventory

Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Demonstration and Sign Up
Domestic Violence Prevention Week Preview

1–3 p.m.
Campus Center, 1st Floor, Information Tables

Thursday, Sept. 22

Active Shooter Awareness Video and Panel Discussion for Employees

10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.
Healey Library, 11th Floor, Room B