Safety & Prevention Services

During fall orientation, students attend a session administered by officers of the Lasell University Police Department. This orientation session provides them with important information detailing the services the department offers and an emphasis on the issues that are designed to raise their awareness of personal safety and residence hall security.

The Lasell University Police Department sends a representative to all campus information fairs where they provide important safety tips and crime prevention information.

In an effort to enhance crime prevention on campus, we have installed numerous closed circuit video cameras to monitor the entrances to residence halls, parking lots, underground parking facilities, and many exterior common areas; all of the entrances to our large residence halls are currently monitored. The cameras record activities around the clock and the system saves all recordings so that they can be reviewed when necessary. The cameras are monitored at the Lasell University Police Department offices.

Department officers are constantly monitoring lighting issues throughout campus and immediately notify Plant Operations whenever a problem is discovered so immediate repairs can be made. The University conducts annual lighting walks where a committee comprised of school administrators and maintenance facilities personnel walk the entire campus and make recommendations for lighting updates that help to ensure that all areas of the campus are well lit. 

A shuttle service is provided to students 7 days a week (excluding break periods) throughout the academic year. The shuttle follows a scheduled route that transports students throughout the campus, and to the nearest public transportation site located at the Riverside MBTA station, as well as to other local areas. Schedules are available in the Lasell University Police Office as well as the Office of Student Affairs and at the Student Information Center. 

During the hours that the shuttle is not operating, the Lasell University Police Department will escort students, when requested, to ensure their safety.

During normal business hours, Monday through Friday, all campus buildings, with the exception of residence halls, are open and accessible to all students, faculty, staff, visitors, and guests. After hours, all buildings are secured and individuals that are authorized access to specific buildings are provided with the necessary keys. Individuals wishing to access buildings during non-business hours or during time periods when the buildings are normally closed should contact the Lasell University Police Department to arrange access.

Residence Halls

All exterior doors to the residence halls are secured 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Lasell University utilizes three different types of housing; suite style, traditional style, and residential houses. The suite and traditional style residence halls utilize a state-of-the-art automated card access system. The house style halls utilize lock and key mechanisms in order to secure them. Guests and other visitors may visit any residence hall as long as they are accompanied by a resident of the building. All exterior doors of the suite and traditional style residence halls are equipped with an audible alarm that activates if an exterior door remains open for more than one minute.