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Screenshot of the scene of the package explosion at Northeastern. The scene is tinted blue form police cars and emergency vehicles blocking the street as officials work on the scene.

Safety

New Twists in Northeastern Package Incident

September 14, 2022

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Move-in

Move-in 2022: What You Need to Know

August 23, 2022

Safety

Man Arrested in Chinatown Attack Also a Suspect in BU Sexual Assault

May 19, 2022

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Safety

Veterans Day Bomb Threats at BU and Other Colleges Found to Be Hoaxes

November 12, 2021

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Holiday Safety

Here’s How to Protect Your Holiday Packages

November 3, 2021

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Safety

Pandemic Restrictions Drove Down Number of Crimes Reported on BU Campuses Last Year

October 25, 2021

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Safety

Phone, Email Scams Target Asian, Other BU Students

September 16, 2021

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SAFETY

Students Warned to Look Out for Rental Scams

July 6, 2021

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Safety

Fake “Secret Shopper” and Sextortion Scams Target BU Students

March 16, 2021

A photo of the facade of the Boston University Police Department. A sign reads "Boston University Police" and an address placard reads "Boston University, University Police, 32"

Safety

BUPD to Undergo Remote Assessment Next Week for Reaccreditation

March 5, 2021

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Safety

BU Police Arrest Suspect in Case of South Campus Intruder

February 27, 2021

Composite image of two exterior shots of the buildings at 96 Montford and 6 Buswell Streets. 96 Montford, at right, looks like an early 20th century building made of brick with cement trim and steps leading up to the door. 6 Buswell has a tan brick exterior and a wooden front door. There’s snow on the ground to the left and right of the sidewalks.

Safety

BUPD Investigating Thefts, Lewd Exposure at South Campus Dorms

February 23, 2021

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Safety

Assaults, Robberies Increased on BU’s Campuses in 2019

January 12, 2021

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University News

New Community Safety Advisory Group to Foster “Physical and Psychological Safety”

December 7, 2020

Photo of a cellphone screen that says "Unknown caller" and a thumb pushing the red button to hang up.

Safety

Scammers Have Defrauded BU International Students of Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars

November 11, 2020

Image of the license plate of a BUPD vehicle. The plate reads 'BUPD 5.' A station flying a flag and other police vehicles are seen in the distance.

Safety

BU Forms New Community Safety Advisory Group

June 23, 2020

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Public Health

Alcohol Transports Increased This Past Semester over Fall 2018

January 28, 2020

Graffiti on the CAS building spells out "Free Hong Kong"

Campus & Facilities

Multiple BU Buildings Defaced over Hong Kong Protests

November 19, 2019

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro speaking at a podium during a public appearance.

Safety

Ben Shapiro’s Visit to BU: 20 Questions and Answers You Need to Know

November 11, 2019

Police cars parked outside of the Boston University Police station

Safety

Campus Burglaries Were Up Last Year, Rape and Stalking Incidents Down

October 29, 2019

Campus Burglaries Were Up Last Year, Rape and Stalking Incidents Down