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The BikeÌýCarefully atÌýBostonÌýCollege is our department's Bicycle Safety and Registration program. The objective of our program is to promote bike safety and awareness for those who ride bikes on and around campus. Throughout the year, we offer numerous bicyle safety events on campus which include safety inspections with repairs, educational information sharing and free registration.

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Helpful Tips for CyclistsÌý

• Protect your head. Wear a helmet.
• Assure bicycle readiness. Ensure proper size and function of your bike.
• Ride wisely. Learn and follow the rules of the road.
• Be predictable. Act like a driver of a vehicle.
• Be visible. See and be seen at all times.
• "Drive" with care. Share the road.
• Stay focused. Stay alert.
• Make sure front and rear lights are visible for up to at least 600 feet, and are used 1/2 hour before sunrise and 1/2 hour after sunset.
• Always use an authorized bike stand on campus, and never leave your bike unlocked. A rope style or U-Lock are the best for securing your bike.
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• If you bike is ever stolen, report it to the ³Ô¹ÏÍø Police.

Cyclists, did you know?

According to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 85, Subsection 11B, the following are required for biking:

• Bike Seat
• White Headlamp
• Rear Red Reflector or Taillight
• Pedal or Ankle Reflectors
• Braking System
• Handlebars
• Front Forks

Motorized Scooters, Hoverboards, and E-Skateboards

Boston CollegeÌýprohibitsÌýthe use, storage, and charging of electric scooters and similar electric transportation devices on all campus roadways, walking paths, parking lots, and green spaces, as well as all University buildings, residence halls, and facilities.

Exceptions to this decision will be made for electric bicycles, provided that users follow all applicable traffic regulations, do not bring their e-bikes into any ³Ô¹ÏÍø facility, and secure them in outdoor bike racks.Ìý Electric mobility aids for individuals with disabilities are also exempted.

Such items found on campus after December 22, 2022 will be impounded, and users will be subject to University sanctions.

The Boston College campuses are equipped with over 100 emergency call boxes. These units, identified by the blue light on top, are strategically placed throughout campus, as well as in the parking garages. In an emergency, a call box is activated by pressing the emergency button on the front where you are immediately connected with the Boston College Police Department. This activation creates an open line of communication between the person requiring emergency assistance and the police dispatcher. A police officer is then dispatched to that location to provide necessary assistance.Ìý

The Boston College Police Department offers fingerprinting service to all current members of the Boston College and Messina College communities for prospective employers, bar applications and security clearances, etc. Please note that this service is for printed copies of your fingerprints only, andÌýare notÌýcriminal history, or background checks. Please carefully review all the instructions and requirements below.Ìý

All fingerprint services are scheduled online and are offered on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-5:00 PM. Access to theÌýfingerprint appointment request page requires you to be connected to theÌýEagleVPNÌý(³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Virtual Private Network).Ìý

Appointments must be scheduled using the link below, which requires your standard ³Ô¹ÏÍø login credentials.ÌýDuplicate appointment requests will not be accepted. If the schedule for your preferred day does not display as an open slot, one is not available. You may try again later, or choose another day to see if slots are available.

Standard FD-258 fingerprint cards will be provided if needed. If different cards are required, you must provide them.ÌýDo notÌýfill in, or sign the cards prior to your arrival. YouÌýmustÌýbring aÌýgovernment issued ID (driver's/professional license, passport, etc.),ÌýandÌýyour ³Ô¹ÏÍø ID. Service cannot be provided without these documents.Ìý

Please note that this service is for printed copies of yourÌýfingerprintsÌýonly, andÌýareÌýnotÌýcriminal background checks.

• For personal CORI Requests, please theÌýÌýwebsite.Ìý
• For information on MA Department of Early Education and Care Fingerprinting and Letters of Suitability,

Property found may be turned in at any time to the Boston College Police Department, located at Maloney Hall, next to the Hillside Bookstore.Ìý

Inquires About Lost PropertyÌý

You can call or email ³Ô¹ÏÍøPD'sÌýProperty Control OfficerÌýto inquire about lost items at (617) 552-4416, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Outside of these hours, you can still contact Police Dispatch at (617) 552-4440 to inquire as to the status of lost items.Ìý

You may also complete this form below (see link) to request information as to whether the item has been turned in to ³Ô¹ÏÍøPD as found property. You will only be contacted, if an item matching the description you have provided, has been received. Otherwise, your information will be added to our Lost and Found Call list.

All found property, or property submitted for safekeeping of high value, shall be kept by the Department for a period not to exceed one (1) year. All efforts will be made to ascertain who the property belongs to.

Items of lesser value such as licenses, credit cards, etc. shall be kept by the Department for not more than 30 days. Items outside of those listed above remaining unclaimed or abandoned will be delivered toÌý, Inc. and sold by internet auction.

Examples of Accepted Items:

• Cell Phones
• Laptops
• MP3 players/iPods
• Wallets/Purses
• Eyeglasses
• Backpacks
• Keys
• Jewelry
• Textbooks
• Items having ownership information
  
• High Value Clothing items

Examples of itemsÌýÌýnotÌýÌýacceptedÌýunless contained in a bag, backpack, or other storage vessel:

• Individual Clothing items, not considered high value
• Perishable items / Food
• Flammable Items (lighters, etc)
• Small recreational items (soccer balls, frisbees, baseballs, etc)
• Personal grooming items (combs, brushes, bows, ribbons, scrunchies, etc)
• Intentionally abandoned property (electronic equipment that obviously does not work, damaged furniture, items placed by trash containers for disposal, etc)
• Office supplies (individual notebooks, pens, etc)

Retrieving Property

Any property not coordinated for the release prior to 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday will be held until the next business day for release by the Property Control Officer.ÌýWhen an owner is unable to meet with the Property Control Officer during the normal business hours to retrieve an item, the Property Control Officer may arrange to have property stored in a secure location for release by a duty supervisor.Ìý

If you have questions…

If you have questions about whether ³Ô¹ÏÍøPD will accept an item, please contact the Property Control Officer at (617) 552-4416 or the Boston College Police Department at (617) 552-4440.