Community Policing Programs
The Stonehill College Police Department engages with our community with programs designed to increase safety and enrich the quality of life on campus.
Rape Aggression Defense Program
R.A.D. is a self-defense program for women based on teaching simple techniques to improve personal safety. It was originated by Lawrence N. Nadeau, a 15 year veteran of law enforcement, using techniques taught in police work, and simplifying them so his 50-year old mother could successfully execute them.
Stonehill College Police Officers act as R.A.D. instructors -- both for academic and physical portions of the course. It is an opportunity to learn simple techniques that will allow you to avoid danger when possible or escape as a last option.
Studies of sexual assault victims and those who have avoided a sexual assault situation have repeatedly shown that when there is no resistance to attack, rape is inevitable. Those who have had at least some self-defense training are the most likely to avoid an attack, using a combination of screaming and physical resistance.
R.A.D. is designed for women only.
Coffee with a Cop
Campus police officers share coffee with our community in a relaxed, comfortable place where students and staff can ask questions and share their concerns. The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down barriers and build mutual trust between our department and our community.
Community Associates
Our officers participate as Community Associates (CAs) in the residence halls. CAs are faculty and staff members across campus who collaborate with the residence directors and resident assistants to offer programs for the students living on campus. It is a way for our officers to build positive relationships and be seen as valuable resources to the students.
ALICE
Numerous officers in our department are ALICE instructors. ALICE is a training provided to students and staff on how to respond to a violent critical incident. ALICE is an acronym for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate. It’s not designed to be sequential but rather to be utilized dynamically in each unique situation.