UMass Boston

Public Safety & Police

Emergency: DIAL 911
General Information &  Dispatch: (617) 287-7777
Tip Line: (617) 287-5555

UMass Boston Police
Quinn Administration Building, 1st Floor, Room 100

Weather Related Matters

For information on weather-related closings call 617.287.5000 or tune your radio to WBZ 1030 AM, WRKO 680 AM, WBUR 90.9 FM, or WUMB 91.9 FM, or tune your television to WBZ-TV CH 4, WCVB-TV Ch 5, or WHDH-TV Ch 7 for up-to-the-minute information on university cancellations. Please, do not call the Police Department for UMass Boston closing information.

Citizen Complaints

The University recognizes that due to the nature of our duties, obligations, and responsibilities complaints against our personnel will occur from time to time. To protect our members and the reputation of the University of Massachusetts Boston Police Department the Chief of Police or designee has a responsibility to cause a prompt, thorough investigation of all allegations and complaints received against the department or its members.

An inquiry or complaint may be made by letter, telephone, email or in person. Any UMass Boston police officer or dispatcher may accept an initial inquiry or complaint regarding policies or procedures. However, if the inquiry or complaint is about personnel, contact the on-duty shift supervisor, who will ensure that the inquiry is directed to the proper authority. If the inquiry or complaint appears to be based on a misunderstanding of acceptable or desired conduct, procedures or practices, the shift supervisor may offer an explanation. If the complainant is not satisfied with the explanation, the Department will honor your request to have the matter investigated. The goal of the Police Department is to ensure that the integrity of the department is maintained through a system where objectivity, fairness, and justice are assured by intensive impartial investigation and review.

The Chief of Police or designee will be notified of all complaints against the agency or it employees by the investigating supervisor or internal affairs officer in writing and allegations of criminal conduct will be brought to the immediate attention of the Chief of Police or designee via the verbal notification process as well as in writing.

No person shall be denied the opportunity to register a complaint, nor should any person be directed to return or call back later, unless absolutely necessary. Any person requesting to make a complaint against an employee of the department, shall, upon request, be given a copy of the complaint form. Complainants may prepare a separate written narrative and attach this to the complaint form.

To reach the on-duty shift supervisor call 617.287.7793.

Citizen Complaint Process

To access an electronic fillable PDF of the Citizen Complaint form please click on the link provided below.

UMass Boston Police Department Citizen Complaint Form

UMass Boston Police
Quinn Administration Building, 1st Floor, Room 100
Emergency: 911
Cell Phone Emergency: 617.287.7777
General Information: 617.287.7799
Police Dispatch: 617.287.7780, 617.287.7781
Police Tip Line: 617.287.5555
 617.287.7785

Public Safety & Police

Emergency: DIAL 911
General Information &  Dispatch: (617) 287-7777
Tip Line: (617) 287-5555

UMass Boston Police
Quinn Administration Building, 1st Floor, Room 100

Weather Related Matters

For information on weather-related closings call 617.287.5000 or tune your radio to WBZ 1030 AM, WRKO 680 AM, WBUR 90.9 FM, or WUMB 91.9 FM, or tune your television to WBZ-TV CH 4, WCVB-TV Ch 5, or WHDH-TV Ch 7 for up-to-the-minute information on university cancellations. Please, do not call the Police Department for UMass Boston closing information.