Northeastern University Police Department

Even therapy dogs need to study for exams

On a recent morning at Snell Quad, many Northeastern students were needing to relax. They ran into a small black Moyen poodle that was seeking to earn her therapy license. Everyone got along beautifully.

by Ian Thomsen June 10, 2019

NUPD Officers John Farrell and John Sweeney register Deon Ledbetter's bicycle in the lobby of 716 Columbus Place at Northeastern University. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Children want to bike. You can help.

NUPD is looking for student volunteers to help out at a bike safety clinic for children in the community. “Young people can’t wait till the day they can kick the training wheels off,” said John Farrell, staff sergeant for the NUPD, “and we wanted to get caught up in the spirit.”

by Debora Almeida July 10, 2018

Ahead of City Council hearing, Northeastern provides key facts on police capabilities

Northeastern University, on Friday, provided a written response to the Boston City Council’s public hearing request on the tactical capabilities of the Northeastern Police Department.

by News@Northeastern February 29, 2016

A conversation with Michael Davis, Chief of Police

We sat down with Michael Davis, chief of the Northeastern University Police Department, to learn about the ins and outs of the department, its evolution, and its long-term goals.

by News@Northeastern December 10, 2015

Ridership, demand grow for NUPD shuttle service

The number of students using the Northeastern University Police Department's off-campus personal safety escort service has significantly increased after the department began running the service more frequently earlier this year to meet the demand.

by Joe O'Connell November 13, 2014