Department of Public Safety

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In case of an emergency, you will receive a voicemail, email and text message.

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Public Information

Annual Clery Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the CLERY Act, the department compiles and publishes campus crime statistics annually.
Crime Log
Monthly report of criminal incidents on campus.
Investigation of Missing Persons ("Suzanne's Law")

About the Department

The Westfield State University Department of Public Safety works to ensure a peaceful quality of life, establish a partnership with the community, and support a safe learning environment through fair and impartial policing practices.

The Westfield State University Department of Public Safety/University Police, is responsible for the enforcement of the Massachusetts General Laws and for protecting life and property on the Westfield State University Campus. University police officers have the power of arrest in the Commonwealth and are Special State Police with full police powers. The Department is charged with the responsibility of protecting the rights of all members of the academic community to learn, to teach, and to conduct normal and necessary business of the institution.

The department is a division of SEED (Student Enrollment, Engagement and Development) at Westfield State University and is headed by Director/Chief Tony Casciano.

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Employment

Interested in working for Westfield in public safety? Full and part-time positions are available, including positions for students.

Student Threat Assessment Team (STAT)

This team is responsible for receiving and reviewing reports of potentially threatening, violent or alarming behaviors by any student of the University. To meet with the team or to report a concern, please contact the Dean of Students Office at 413-572-5425/5421.

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