Department of Public Safety
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Public Safety located?
The office is located in room E-008 in the Main Campus Building at 300 The Fenway. The dispatcher center is located at the main entrance to Simmons Hall at the Residence Campus on Brookline Avenue.
How do I file a report?
You can call the Public Safety Business line to talk to an officer about filing a report by calling extension 1112. Emergencies should be reported immediately by calling extension 1111.
How do I make an access request?
You can download and fill out an Access Request Form and bring it into the Public Safety Department located in room E008 in the MCB. Or you can send an email to access.request@simmons.edu.
I lost my ID Card, what do I do?
Please immediately contact either Public Safety or the Campus Card Office to have your card deactivated. To see if your ID card was turned in to Lost and Found, please visit Lost and Found at the entrance to Simmons Hall, staffed 24 hours a day. If your ID isn’t there, you will need to purchase a replacement for $10 from the Campus Card Office. For more information on obtaining another ID, please visit the Fenway Card website.
What do I do if I lost my room key?
If you have lost your room key, please visit Residential Life on the 2nd floor of the Health Center. There will be a fee to replace the door lock.
Why do we use card readers instead of keys?
Card readers help the Public Safety Department keep the building secure by only allowing people who have access into that door. Some doors with Card Readers will trigger an alarm in the Dispatch Center if unauthorized entry is attempted and a Public Safety officer can respond and investigate.What are the parking policies on campus?
You can find information concerning parking areas, policies and rates on the Parking website.
Do I contact Public Safety if I want to know if the school is open due to weather?
No, please do not contact Public Safety during snow storms, storms, and weather emergencies. The dispatch center is very busy at this time and calling may impede the handling of serious problems. Closings will be announced on WBZ 1030AM, WBZ-TV Channel 4, and the Simmons website, http://www.simmons.edu. You may also call 617-521-3INFO.
