Babson College Public Safety Department is a 24/7, full service and accredited agency. The Department is staffed by approximately 35 employees who provide exceptional service to our College community in the following areas: dispatch and police services, medical response, fire safety response, crime prevention and community engagement, emergency management and OneCard and parking services
Community Engagement Programming through Prevention, Partnerships, and Problem Solving
Organized & hosted approximately 25 programming events specifically focused on preventing the Babson community from being exploited or involved in situations that could negatively impact their success as a Babson student, including:
Internet Scam Prevention Training
Self-Awareness/Self-Defense Training
New Student Orientation
New Fire Drill Evacuation Locations: Updated evacuation points for all campus buildings, ensuring students learn proper emergency response procedures while building confidence in crisis situations.
Enhanced Evacuation Mapping: Comprehensive maps showing egress points and instructions for fire and active threat situations, teaching critical life skills that extend beyond campus
Hands-on Fire Extinguisher Training: Instruction in fire extinguisher use, providing practical emergency response skills that students can apply in any environment
28 Community Engagement Flights
69 Training Flights
13 Assist other College Departments Flights
16 Major Event Flights (Situational awareness, security, traffic operations, crowd control)
15 Flights for Police Related Calls (Missing Persons, Water Recovery)
Monitor vehicles entering & exiting campus
Enhanced vehicle tracking
Improved campus security
Supports a safe and welcoming environment
New Camera Management Software
Centralized control of surveillance systems
High-definition video quality
Faster footage retrieval
Advanced analytics capabilities
Impact on Campus
Quicker incident response
Improved case solvability
Smarter, more efficient monitoring
System Integration & Automation
Smart integration of emergency notifications with: Housing software system
CVENT event management platform
Enhanced digital infrastructure
Bluelight Emergency Call Box Mapping
Digital map of emergency call box locations
Visual learning tool for campus safety awareness
SharePoint-based map of AED (Automated External Defibrillator) locations
Real-time access to life-saving equipment across campus
Installation of exterior AEDs with latest technology
Round-the-clock access for advanced emergency response
Accreditation Standards Upgrade
Partnership with the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) and PowerDMS
New version of electronic accreditation standards through Power Standards
Police Radio System Upgrade
Deployment of P-25 compliant police radio system
Supports both digital and analog communication
Eliminates need to maintain two separate systems
Enables full interoperability with police and fire agencies
Explosive Ordnance Detection Dog
New team member; completed a four-month training program with the Massachusetts State Police
Dual role: Campus ambassador & explosive detection expert
Sweeps major events like Commencement and the B.E.T.A. Challenge
Supports regional events like the Boston Marathon and visiting dignitaries
Public Safety emphasizes the importance of combining security technology and physical security infrastructure.
Public Safety team members recently completed specialized training focused on recent safety events, data-driven insights, and best practices for securing large events and campus buildings.
Public Safety is working closely with Facilities and key campus stakeholders to strategically plan for large events and support ongoing construction and building upgrades.
The commitment to safety continues with future-focused planning, integrated infrastructure improvements and enhanced security for a growing campus.