Public Safety Academic Year 2025-2026
Babson College Public Safety Department is a 24/7, full service and accredited agency. The Department is staffed by approximately 35 employees who provide exceptional service to our College community in the following areas: dispatch and police services, medical response, fire safety response, investigations and victim services, crime prevention and community engagement, emergency management and OneCard and parking services.
Public Safety Academic Year 2025-2026 Elevating Security Technology and AI utilization BSAFE Babson Campus safety communication app to improve communication, and place important resources directly into the hands of our community members. One-touch connection to emergency services Push notifications for emergencies, weather events, operational updates, and safety alerts Mental health, wellness, and support resources
Deployment of Public Safety Radio System New radio system including 40 portable radios, 12 mobile police radios, new base station and repeater Provides interoperability with Wellesley and Needham Police and Fire during an emergency event.
CCTV/Camera AI integration Developed a best practice AI policy for the Public Safety Department Integration of 300 plus cameras and card access to utilize AI in investigative efforts
Utilization of Security Technology Investigative Efforts 192 uses of CCTV/cameras for investigations 4 uses of the License Plate reader camera systems 200 uses of CJIS interstate system 299 use of CCURE card access system 115 use of the T2 Parking Software System
Drone Utilization 128 flights throughout the Academic Year 16 Major Event flights 15 Police Related flights 28 Community Engagement flights 69 Training flights 13 Assist other college department flights
Public Safety Academic Year 2025-2026 Community Education and Professional Development “Investing in People and infrastructure to enhance Learner Value Realization”
Trained 250 employees in Workplace Safety/Active Attack Built and launched a campus-wide (CSA) Campus Security Authority professional training program from inception to implementation to reinforce Clery Act responsibilities. Provided 80 Community Engagement Events/Programs New Student Orientation Walk, CAB Bingo, Puppy Palooza, Wellness Fair, Family Skate Event, Spring Career Fair, Student Advising & Success Midterm Reset Event, Senior Class Silent Auction, Babson Arts Festival, Special Olympics, Stress Relief Event, Babson Boxing Event, Peer Tutor Event, Senior Week BBQ,
Public Safety team members attended over 40 specialized training opportunities/certifications Background Investigations, CPR and First Aid Instruction, Mountain Bike Training, Liability/Risk Mitigation, Concepts of Interview and Interrogation, Behavioral Threat Assessment, Autism Liaison Program, Mental Health/Psychological First Aid, Preserving Evidence Integrity