A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS - Fisher College
A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS - Fisher College
A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS - Fisher College
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The Department of Public Safety, (617) 236-8880<br />
<strong>Fisher</strong> <strong>College</strong> strives to provide a safe and secure environment and to develop positive attitudes among all members<br />
of the <strong>College</strong> community. Although Public Safety’s main purpose is to ensure safety, the ultimate responsibility rests<br />
with each individual. Therefore, each person should be aware of his/her surroundings and potential risks. Each student<br />
should be familiar with building evacuation procedures in case of an emergency and should know how to contact Public<br />
Safety. Public Safety is located in the Mall area of 116 Beacon Street.<br />
Public Safety provides the following services to the <strong>College</strong> community:<br />
• Provides and maintains security 24 hours a day, 7 days a week<br />
• Responds to all requests for assistance<br />
• Responds to and investigates all complaints and submits written reports to the Director of Public Safety and Dean<br />
of Students<br />
• Responds to all emergencies and assists with medical emergencies<br />
• Conducts regular checks of all residential and academic buildings for the safety and protection of the <strong>College</strong><br />
community.<br />
• Along with the Dean of Students, assesses all possible violations of federal and state law and determines whether<br />
criminal proceedings are appropriate.<br />
Jurisdiction<br />
The <strong>Fisher</strong> <strong>College</strong> Department of Public Safety will respond to any emergency on campus. The <strong>Fisher</strong> <strong>College</strong> Department<br />
of Public Safety will assist all members of the <strong>Fisher</strong> <strong>College</strong> community by assessing the incident, seeking<br />
legal protection, and referring victims to a counseling service. The <strong>Fisher</strong> <strong>College</strong> Department of Public Safety does not<br />
respond to off-campus residences but will direct persons to the local police department or contact a crisis interventionist<br />
for them.<br />
Reporting Abuse to the Police<br />
The objectives of the Department of Public Safety are, first, to help you to safety, second, to obtain any needed medical<br />
care and crisis intervention, and third, to help you prevent future abuse via the legal process. The <strong>Fisher</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Department of Public Safety does not provide attorney services. An abuse victim has certain legal rights regarding<br />
recovery of damages or expenses. We cannot assist in this area, nor can we recommend the names of any specific<br />
attorneys to contact. If you wish to have the assailant prosecuted, Boston Police and the District Attorney’s office will<br />
handle the legal proceedings without expense to you. You do not need to hire an attorney.<br />
Any instances of abuse can be reported to the Dean of Students at 617-670-4421 or the Director of Public Safety<br />
at 617-236-5451. For immediate response, please contact the Public Safety desk at 617-236-8880 or the Resident<br />
Director-on-call, if you are a resident student.<br />
The Office of the Dean of Students assists students who have problems that affect any aspect of their college life.<br />
Students who wish to discuss a problem or seek information on the services available should contact this office at 617-<br />
670-4421.<br />
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