Residence Hall Security

The Residence Hall Security program, a division of the University of Massachusetts Police Department (UMPD), provides security during the evening hours in the residence halls and apartment buildings across campus. During the academic year, over 200 students are employed as Security Monitors to check residents identification, register guests, and screen visitors. During vacation periods, security is also provided in the occupied nine-month and year-round halls. All UMass Amherst residence halls are locked 24 hours per day. Residence Hall Security personnel staff the lobbies from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM on weekdays and from 8:00 PM to 3:00 AM on weekends. Residence Hall Security Supervisors also provide the Walking Escort Service to and from any location on campus. Residence Hall Security supervisors serve as an extra set of eyes and ears for UMPD by reporting unusual conditions, safety or lighting concerns, and other issues that require UMPD attention. During special events, Residence...