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Runners cross the start line of the 123rd Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2019, in Hopkinton, Mass.

Safety

How to Celebrate Marathon Monday While Staying Safe and Healthy

April 16, 2025

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Safety

First Major Winter Snowstorm Arrived Sunday Night, Followed by Arctic Cold; Tips to Stay Safe and Warm

January 19, 2025

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Science & Technology

Should It Be That Easy to 3D Print a Gun and Silencer?

December 16, 2024

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University News

Groping Cases Are Up, Liquor Violations Down, in BU’s 2023 Security Report

October 22, 2024

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Cybersecurity

Three Essential Cybersecurity Tips for Students

October 11, 2024

Photo: Mackenzie Fallon of Student Health Services gives a vaccine to Alexander Bade, a white man with blonde hair and a black shirt, during an immunization clinic.

University News

BU Will Provide COVID Boosters, Flu Shots to Students, Faculty, and Staff

September 19, 2024

Image: Blue graphic with text on the left and pictures on the right. The text reads "Safety Fest", "Join the Safety, Security & Preparedness team to learn about essential safety tips and resources at BU." On the left, four images of Bean, BU's community resource dog, an icon of ice cream, an icon of a medal,, and an icon of a raffle ticket.

Safety

BU to Host First-Ever Safety Fest in Observance of National Preparedness Month

September 16, 2024

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University News

BUPD Joins National Effort to Increase Women in Policing

September 11, 2024

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Safety

Frauds Committed against BU Students Prompt Police Warning

September 6, 2024

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Safety

As Drownings Surge, FitRec Offers Swim Lessons That Could Save Your Life

June 6, 2024

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University News

Boston University Drops Five-Day Isolation Requirement for COVID

March 28, 2024

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BUPD

BU Is Getting a Comfort Dog–and You Could Name Her

February 6, 2024

Photo: Kenneth Freeman, a white man wearing glasses, a light blue collared shirt, red tie, and black suit smiles and poses at 1 Silber Way in an elaborate hallway.

University News

Seeking Campus of “Dignity, Fairness, and Respect,” President Freeman Addresses Israel-Hamas War

January 18, 2024

Photo: Exterior shot of BU's Hillel House. A grey brick building with wooden doors is shown. A red sign saying "Welcome to all BU Students" is placed in front of the door near the sidewalk and an Israeli flag can be seen in the left window of the building.

Safety

Graffiti at BU Hillel Being Investigated as Possible Hate Crime by BUPD, Suffolk County DA

November 9, 2023

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Safety

Police Seek a Man in Connection with Two Gropings; Suspect Arrested in Two Other Cases

October 30, 2023

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Safety

Several Types of Campus Crime Fell at BU Last Year

October 20, 2023

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Campus Safety

BU’s SAFE Initiative Offers Videos, Training in the Event of Campus Violence

October 6, 2023

Photo: Robert Lowe, a bald black man wearing a Boston University Police Department uniform, smiles and poses on a busy sidewalk lined with greenery. Blurred pedestrians walk behind him.

Safety

New BUPD Chief Brings a Public Health Approach to His Role

September 29, 2023

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Campus Safety

Do You Think Your Drink Was Spiked? How to Recognize the Symptoms and Take the Right Steps

September 18, 2023

Photo: Stock photo of Boston University's campus. A glass, Jenga-like building can be seen looming over Commonwealth Ave. as students and pedestrians walk down BU's East campus.

Safety

Annual Test of BU Emergency Alert System Is Today

September 14, 2023

Annual Test of BU Emergency Alert System Is Today