The Boston College Police have a variety of services and resources for members of our community to seek assistance in subjects ranging from traffic and parking issues to lost property on campus. In the event that what you are looking for is unavailable, contact us directly for further support.
The Bike听Carefully at听Boston听College is our department's Bicycle Safety and Registration program. The objective of our program is to promote bike safety and awareness for those who ride bikes on and around campus. Throughout the year, we offer numerous bicyle safety events on campus which include safety inspections with repairs, educational information sharing and free registration.
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Helpful Tips for Cyclists听
- Protect your head. Wear a helmet.
- Assure bicycle readiness. Ensure proper size and function of your bike.
- Ride wisely. Learn and follow the rules of the road.
- Be predictable. Act like a driver of a vehicle.
- Be visible. See and be seen at all times.
- "Drive" with care. Share the road.
- Stay focused. Stay alert.
- Make sure front and rear lights are visible for up to at least 600 feet, and are used 1/2 hour before sunrise and 1/2 hour after sunset.
- Always use an authorized bike stand on campus, and never leave your bike unlocked. A rope style or U-Lock are the best for securing your bike.
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- If you bike is ever stolen, report it to the 精品vA品天堂密桃 Police.
Cyclists, did you know?
According to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 85, Subsection 11B, the following are required for biking:
- Bike Seat
- White Headlamp
- Rear Red Reflector or Taillight
- Pedal or Ankle Reflectors
- Braking System
- Handlebars
- Front Forks
Motorized Scooters, Hoverboards, and E-Skateboards
Boston College听prohibits听the use, storage, and charging of electric scooters and similar electric transportation devices on all campus roadways, walking paths, parking lots, and green spaces, as well as all University buildings, residence halls, and facilities.
Exceptions to this decision will be made for electric bicycles, provided that users follow all applicable traffic regulations, do not bring their e-bikes into any 精品vA品天堂密桃 facility, and secure them in outdoor bike racks.听 Electric mobility aids for individuals with disabilities are also exempted.
Such items found on campus after December 22, 2022 will be impounded, and users will be subject to University sanctions.
The purpose of Eagle Escort Services is to provide safety services for all members of the Boston College community traveling in and around campus. It is provided as a public safety service and is not intended as a substitute for public transportation, the various 精品vA品天堂密桃 shuttles, local taxi services, and rideshares. Participants may be required to present their Boston College ID to Eagle Escort personnel prior to services rendered.
Medical Transport
Boston College students must first contact University Health Services located at St. Thomas More Apartments听(617-552-3225) or the Disability Services Office in Maloney Hall 212 (617-552-3470) and ask to be added to the medical transport list for Eagle Escort Services. After this step has been completed, Boston College students may then contact Eagle Escort Services to request transport.
The Eagle Escort Van will also be used any time University Health Services determines that a Boston College student, who has been admitted to their office for medical treatment, needs to be transported non-emergency to the Hospital for additional medical services, such as X-rays. Any Boston College student requiring emergency transport to the Hospital will be taken by ambulance.
Safety Escort
The Eagle Escort Van will provide safety transportation for Boston College students who are traveling to or from locations that are located within a 2 陆 mile radius from the Chestnut Hill campus. If you have a genuine safety concern outside the 2 陆 mile radius please call 911
Groups of three (3) or more Boston College students are encouraged to make use of the other transportation services.
As it is our goal to ensure that this service is available for Boston College students who are in genuine need, it is requested that Boston College students remember that the Safety Escort Service is not intended as a substitute for public transportation, the various 精品vA品天堂密桃 shuttles, local taxi services, and rideshares.
The Boston College campuses are equipped with over 100 emergency call boxes. These units, identified by the blue light on top, are strategically placed throughout campus, as well as in the parking garages. In an emergency, a call box is activated by pressing the emergency button on the front where you are immediately connected with the Boston College Police Department. This activation creates an open line of communication between the person requiring emergency assistance and the police dispatcher. A police officer is then dispatched to that location to provide necessary assistance.听
The Boston College Police Department offers fingerprinting service to all current members of the Boston College and Messina College communities for prospective employers, bar applications and security clearances, etc. Please note that this service is for printed copies of your fingerprints only, and听are not听criminal history, or background checks. Please carefully review all the instructions and requirements below.听
All fingerprint services are scheduled online and are offered on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-5:00 PM. Access to the听fingerprint appointment request page requires you to be connected to the听EagleVPN听(精品vA品天堂密桃鈥檚 Virtual Private Network).听
Appointments must be scheduled using the link below, which requires your standard 精品vA品天堂密桃 login credentials.听Duplicate appointment requests will not be accepted. If the schedule for your preferred day does not display as an open slot, one is not available. You may try again later, or choose another day to see if slots are available.
Standard FD-258 fingerprint cards will be provided if needed. If different cards are required, you must provide them.听Do not听fill in, or sign the cards prior to your arrival. You听must听bring a听government issued ID (driver's/professional license, passport, etc.),听and听your 精品vA品天堂密桃 ID. Service cannot be provided without these documents.听
Please note that this service is for printed copies of your听fingerprints听only, and听are听not听criminal background checks.
- For personal CORI Requests, please the听听website.听
- For information on MA Department of Early Education and Care Fingerprinting and Letters of Suitability,