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Core Values

University Police Core Values: life, empowerment, accountability, dedication, education and respect.

Life

We are committed to ensuring peace and safety for all, and to preserving life.

Empowerment

We encourage an environment that supports dialogue and problem solving, both by the community and ourselves; we value the input of others and welcome constructive conversations.

Accountability

With Police Reform in Massachusetts, we are committed to being responsible for our actions at all times.  Internally, we hold ourselves accountable to our code of ethics, rules, regulations and policies, and externally to our many university stakeholders striving to earn their trust, and to provide quality service with integrity.

Dedication

We are dedicated partners in our community, dedicated to each other, to upholding the honor of our profession, and to justice and fairness.

Education

We are devoted to educating our staff through training and professional development.  We are equally committed to ensuring that students learn through appropriate adjudication.

Respect

We will honor human dignity and the worth of all individuals by being fair, impartial, and trustworthy.

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