News

The series of threats that the university received last month has now ceased, and the Tufts University Police Department, and our municipal and state partners, remain prepared to handle any future threats that might arise.

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is pleased to announce that the department has invited the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) to commence a re-accreditation assessment of the Tufts University Police Department.

Tufts University has received increased reports of scam calls targeting students. These calls come from scammers posing as law enforcement and government entities who threaten legal action if they are not given photos or money.

On Wednesday, Nov. 30, members of TUPD visited Fenway Park in Boston to conclude this year’s fundraising period for Home Base’s No Shave November campaign. TUPD was able to raise $1,250 to be put toward mental health resources for veterans.

Toys for Tots returns to Tufts campuses this year, helping to spread cheer to children in need this holiday season.

On Sunday, November 12, Tufts University Police Department members attended the annual Special Olympics Flag Football Competition held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.

Tufts University Police Department will be participating in No Shave November once again this year, raising money for mental health resources for veterans.

On Thursday, Oct. 20, Tufts University Police Department donated a number of bicycles to Bikes Not Bombs, an organization based out of Jamaica Plain aimed at providing bikes to Black and other marginalized people in Boston and the Global South.

I am writing today to share news of changes we have implemented in the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in our continued efforts to support President Monaco’s commitment to Tufts as an anti-racist institution.