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 Hall Security personnel provide support for the UMPD by assisting with parking and directions during the semi-annual move-in process, and during Commencement each May. Residence Hall Security personnel are responsible for staffing 53 posts at 48 entrances in 45 residence halls and four apartment buildings, housing over 14,000 students. The Police Cadets provide another important level of security to further strengthen UMPD's community policing efforts. These students are trained in police techniques and de-escalation techniques, serve as foot patrol, perform ancillary functions, and free officers for other duties.