Does the Boston College Police Department have any jurisdiction off campus?
Boston Police alone have jurisdiction off campus. Boston College Police can intervene in a situation off campus but must then call Boston Police. If an incident involving a BC student occurs off campus and is dealt with by the Boston Police, Boston College will be notified. This is part of the code of conduct Boston College students agree to regarding life off campus. On campus, Boston College Police are responsible for enforcing all laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. While Boston Police have jurisdiction on the Boston College campus, they will not come on campus unless asked by the Boston College Police, or on football game days.
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