Important Numbers Police Business 413-542-2291 Emergency 413-542-2111
The Campus Police Department exists to work in cooperation with the Amherst College community striving to provide a safe environment in which people may pursue academic and personal growth.
The Department seeks to enhance the quality of life on the Amherst College campus through a dedication to community service. The Department investigates problems as well as incidents, focusing on solutions and fostering a sense of community and safety at the College. The Department makes every effort to recognize and prevent circumstances that may create a hazard to the community. The Department will strive to gain the trust of the community by holding ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and integrity. The Department adheres to the methods of the Community Oriented Problem Solving philosophy
The Campus Police Department shall engage in the judicious enforcement of the Laws of the Commonwealth and the rules of Amherst College. The Department shall engage in pro-active crime prevention measures and the apprehension and prosecution of those who present a threat to the community. The Campus Police Department shall operate within the guidelines of Federal, State and Local laws.
