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Community Advisory 8/20/2024

The Tufts University Police Department is aware of multiple reports to law enforcement regarding the use of pellet BB guns in and around the Medford, Somerville, and Brookline areas.

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TUPD Chief Yolanda Smith receives civil rights award

Chief Smith was awarded the Civil Rights Law Enforcement Leadership by Action Award from the National Organization of Law Enforcement Executives.

Community Advisory 7/11/24

The Tufts University Police Department just received information from the Boston Police Department of a recent assault that took place in close proximity to our campus.

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TUPD welcomes new dog to team

Hayley and her handler Officer Jessica Brandon are now serving the Medford/Somerville campus.

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Register your bike before May 24

TUPD will be removing all unregistered bicycles from campus starting on May 24th.

2024 Special Olympics Polar Plunges

TUPD will be participating in two polar plunges this spring to help raise money for the Massachusetts Special Olympics.

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Coffee with TUPD January 31

TUPD and Dining will be offering free coffee Wednesday morning.

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Lieutenant Jameson Yee receives Massachusetts Campus Law Enforcement Association award

TUPD’s own Lieutenant Jameson Yee for receiving the Massachusetts Campus Law Enforcement Association (MACLEA) Sean Collier Award for Innovations in Community Oriented Policing.

Community Advisory 10/26/23

TUPD has received reports of an uptick in breaking and enterings in the Medford/Somerville area.