Johns Hopkins University is a private research university located in Baltimore, Maryland. The university is known for its engineering, medical and science programs and was ranked as the thirteenth best school in the world by "U.S. News & World Report" in 2010. The security personnel at Johns Hopkins University take many steps toward protecting students, faculty and visitors against crime. Law enforcement officers are present on the campus patrolling throughout the day and night to ensure school safety and escort students to campus locations when needed. Training sessions are provided throughout the year to educate the campus community on how to protect themselves against crimes. There are also special "blue light" locations on campus that house a direct line to campus security in case of an emergency.
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-516-8000
jhu.edu
Northeastern University was founded in 1898 and is a private university located in an urban area of Boston, Massachusetts. Students can choose from 65 undergraduate majors and more than 125 graduate-level programs with a focus in a wide range of subjects including law, health sciences and business. The Public Safety Division at Northeastern University strives to maintain the safety of the school campus. In addition to stationing security personnel throughout the campus, the Public Safety Division also sends out monthly emails to address safety concerns and give tips for preventing crimes. There is also an escort service available to assist those who do not feel comfortable traveling to their destination for any reason.
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
617-373-2000
northeastern.edu
Michigan Technological University is a public university located in Houghton, Michigan. The curriculum at Michigan Tech focuses on engineering, science, computing and other technology-related fields. The students and faculty of Michigan Tech find a variety of safety services available through the Public Safety and Police Services on campus. In addition to regular police patrolling, students can also request an escort to any campus location through the Safe-Walk program. People who choose to ride a bike are encouraged to register their bicycle with Public Safety to expedite the recovery process if it is lost or stolen. There are also free education programs throughout the year that discuss personal safety, robbery prevention, property protection, date rape, violence in the workplace and dorm safety.
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931-1295
888-688-1885
mtu.edu