Training and Services

Instructors: Chief Mark Louney and Lieutenant Jeremiah Collins

This important life safety training provides valuable information and tools to aid you in the event that a person armed with a weapon enters a classroom, office, restaurant, or anywhere that people gather. This one-hour session includes a video presentation, practical demonstrations of the run/hide/fight method of managing this situation, and a discussion of these methods as well as a Q&A. 

Registration: No pre-registration is necessary; just show up and sign in.

All sessions listed below will be held on Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Steve Heck Room on the first floor of 1140 Boylston Street:

• March 22
• April 5 
• April 19 

We also encourage individuals to review the armed intruder section of Public Safety's online Emergency Response Guide.

Instructors: Police Officers Hillary Smith and Tim Beane

The Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) system is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques. It is a comprehensive course for women that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and avoidance while progressing to the basics of hands-on defense training. RAD is not a martial arts program. 

Public Safety will offer additional RAD training sessions in the Fall of 2017.

Instructor: Lieutenant Gerry McLaughlin

No matter where you are, if a medical emergency occurs, you may be the only person who could save a life. 

Public Safety will offer additional CPR/first aid training sessions in the fall of 2017. In the interim, we encourage you to review the medical emergencies section of Public Safety's online Emergency Response Guide.

The department will provide walking safety escorts to the Berklee community (students, faculty, staff) within the range dictated below. The fulfillment of this service is subject to proper staffing levels at the time requested. Any member of the Berklee community who wishes to request a safety escort can do so by any of these means:

1. Call the Public Safety Control Center at 617-747-2682.
2. Make the request in person directly to any uniformed Public Safety personnel.

Range: The range for the safety escort will be limited to approximately one-half mile from the 150 Massachusetts Avenue building. For reference, the following cross streets will be used as a guideline:

• North: Massachusetts Avenue and Beacon Street
• South: Massachusetts Avenue and Huntington Avenue
• East: Boylston Street and Exeter Avenue
• West: Boylston Street and Charlesgate Bridge

The key and lock program, including the creation, distribution, and tracking of mechanical keys, is maintained by Public Safety. Requests for key duplication or lock replacement/maintenance should be submitted through Physical Plant's work order system. More information can be obtained by contacting Lance Finamore at 617-747-2587 or lfinamore@berklee.edu

The Public Safety Department will, upon request, open doors for members of the community who have legitimate use of the area. The person making the request must have a valid Berklee ID card and be present at the time of the unlock. Requests can be made in person to any Public Safety officer or by calling the Control Center at 617-747-2682.

Public Safety maintains the lost and found program for the college and will attempt to return any items to their owners. Items can be turned over to any Public Safety officer, and the items are securely stored inside the Control Center (basement of 155 Massachusetts Avenue), which operates 24/7 (the phone number is 617-747-2682). Public Safety maintains the right to remove items from storage that are of low value or have not been claimed. If you have any general questions regarding the program, please contact Joanne Markis at 617-747-2707 or jmarkis@berklee.edu.

In an effort to keep in immediate touch with the college community, the chief wants to regularly meet with students, one-on-one (the chief’s treat). The only catch is that students need to have one suggestion for how the Berklee Public Safety Department can improve its policing, crime prevention initiatives, activities, services, programs, or any other facet of the department.

Any student may request lunch with the chief. If you are interested, send an email to publicsafety@berklee.edu with the following information:

• Your name
• Your ID number
• Your email address
• Your phone number
• A preferred date, time, and on-campus location for lunch

Please note: appointments are only available between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The chief will contact you via email or phone to schedule a date and time.

Public Safety will appropriately respond to reports of crimes or other emergencies.

Public Safety has a robust and advanced camera system throughout the campus. These high-quality cameras capture live events and record them in case later review is needed. Public Safety uses this tool for internal investigations as well as assisting external agencies.

Public Safety appropriately investigates all crime and policy violations brought to the department's attention in order to attempt to bring each matter to closure.

Public Safety officers maintain a visible presence by continually patrolling the campus. This is done to ensure the safety of the community with the aims of identifying unsafe conditions, preventing unauthorized access, and preventing theft and vandalism.

Due to the very limited parking in the area, Public Safety is responsible for enforcing the parking regulations on Berklee property. Only authorized parkers are allowed in designated spaces. Any vehicles not authorized to park in these spots will be towed at the owner's expense.