The Police Department is responsible for all safety at Amherst College. They work hand in hand with the school, Student Affairs, Health Services, Facilities, the Town of Amherst Police, and other emergency departments. The department offers self defense courses, laptop and bike registration, security advising and safety talks, parking assistance, fire safety, and emergency response.

Students can visit the police department at 6 East Drive, Amherst.

Campus Safety & Crime Information

Arrests - On-Campus 2018 2019 2020 
Drug Law Violations100
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
Liquor Law Violations000
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls 2018 2019 2020 
Drug Law Violations100
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
Liquor Law Violations000
Arrests - Off-Campus 2018 2019 2020 
Drug Law Violations000
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
Liquor Law Violations000

Criminal Offenses - On-Campus 2018 2019 2020 
Murder000
Negligent Manslaughter000
Rape15122
Statutory Rape000
Robbery000
Burglary12246
Motor Vehicle Theft001
Arson202
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls 2018 2019 2020 
Murder000
Negligent Manslaughter000
Rape14112
Statutory Rape000
Robbery000
Burglary8216
Motor Vehicle Theft000
Arson202

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