The Department of Public Safety and Fire Safety remind all members of the Tufts community to be mindful and attentive when using kitchen appliances. During Memorial Day Weekend, a kitchen fire was accidentally started on the Boston Health S…
As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and open communication, I want to take a moment to share that the Department of Public Safety remains keenly aware of the concerns being voiced across higher education and within our own com…
The Tufts Department of Public Safety, alongside many of our community partners, will be hosting G.I.R.L.S. Day on Saturday, March 14, from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Gantcher Center. Girls ages 5 to 14 will learn what it takes to be a first respo…
As part of the 2025 holiday season, Tufts Public Safety, along with dozens of other higher education law enforcement agencies in the Greater Boston Area, will once again be collecting toys for children in need through Toys for Tots. Donatio…
Since 2022, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) has been working continuously to learn, change, and adapt to the needs of all four Tufts campuses, following the recommendations of a year-long study by the Working Group on TUPD Arming. Whi…
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (the “Clery Act”), Tufts University is pleased to present the 2025 Tufts University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. An electronic copy of the report is available online here. A p…
The recent fire affecting Tufts University students is a stark reminder about the need for mindfulness and life safety and our everyday life. This fire clearly had a devastating impact on the residents (and their friends and loved ones as w…
Toys for Tots is back this holiday season. The Tufts Department of Public Safety is once again holding an annual toy drive in partnership with Toys for Tots. New, unopened can be dropped off in donation boxes on all four campuses from Nov.
Dear members of the Tufts University community, In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the “Clery Act”), Tufts University is pleased to present the 2024 Tufts University Ann…
On October 10th, the annual First Responder Chili fest will take place in Carmichael Hall from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. The event, hosted by Tufts Dining, is part of National Fire Prevention Week and cosponsored by Tufts Fire Safety. The event
As the spring semester comes to a close, I am writing to share updates from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) as we continue to implement recommendations made by the Campus Safety and Policing Working Group and other improvements to ens…
On Thursday, November 30th at 7 PM, the Department of Public Safety will be attending the men's basketball game against Clark University in Cousens Gym with a donation box for Toys for Tots. Those in attendance are encouraged to bring new,