| Urgent: 617-495-1212 (Longwood 617-432-1212)
| Business: 617-495-1215 |
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Investigations
HUPD officers investigate complaints filed by community members and pursue
investigations to their most reasonable conclusion. Detectives from the Criminal
Investigation Division may conduct follow-up investigations, with support when
necessary from a number of law enforcement partners, including the Massachusetts
State Police, Boston Police, Cambridge Police, Somerville Police, federal agencies,
District Attorneys’ offices, and victim-witness programs. The interest
of the victim is always the primary concern. The HUPD recognizes the importance
of confidentiality and of protecting the identity of the victim in the course
of an investigation. In criminal matters, the victim’s preferences greatly
influence the way in which a case is processed.
The University has a number of alternatives at its disposal to adjudicate inappropriate
behavior, whether or not it is of a criminal nature. In addition to pursuing
cases through the courts, the University uses an internal judicial structure
to decide on specific issues unique to University life. Furthermore, cooperation
between the University and other law enforcement agencies can result in a student’s
receiving disciplinary action for off-campus behavior.
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