The Boston College Police Department (»Ê¹Ú¹ÙÍøPD) is dedicated to the policing philosophy of Community Oriented Policing (COP). The Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services defines COP as a "policing philosophy that promotes and supports organizational strategies to address the causes and reduce the fear of crime and social disorder through problem-solving tactics and police-community partnerships".
COP consists of two basic fundamentals:
1. Community Partnerships
2. Problem Solving
»Ê¹Ú¹ÙÍø Police Officers strive to foster positive community contacts leading to effective communication within the university and surrounding communities. This builds and maintains a mutual trust that is vital in the development of community partnerships. With this broadened police perspective, »Ê¹Ú¹ÙÍø Police Officers are enhancing the quality of life for the »Ê¹Ú¹ÙÍø community.

Chris Connolly, Lieutenant
Oversees the Community Policing, Community Relations, and Crime Prevention initiatives
617-552-4440