The University is responsible for providing access control to all on-campus facilities. Such control includes random foot and motorized patrol, stationary security check points, pre-approved access authorization screening, intrusion alarm systems, card access systems, the monitoring of strategically placed surveillance cameras, as well as the development of security plans for events held on campus.
- Security Cameras: The University Police Department seeks to enhance public safety and security by utilizing security cameras in a professional and ethical manner, consistent with accepted legal rights of privacy. Currently, 815 security cameras are in use.
- All Campus Alert (ACA): Additional notification portal utilizing existing emergency phones across campus for localized notification in case of an extreme emergency.
- UMass Lowell Transportation Services: During the academic semester, daytime shuttle services run:
- Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. between East, North, South, 1001 Pawtucket Boulevard and the Inn & Conference Center.
- Night service starts Sunday-Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. and ends at 2 a.m. the following day.
- Thursday-Saturday evening, the night service starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 2:30 a.m. the following day. Shuttles run between East, North, South and the Inn & Conference Center, as well as on-call service to satellite parking lots and other approved stops (please check out our web site for a complete list of approved stops)
- The University also provides weekend service starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 7 p.m. (at which time the evening and night service starts).
- When the LRTA is not in service, UMass Lowell Shuttles provide service to the Gallagher Terminal on an on-call basis. In addition to the on-campus shuttle services, Transportation Services has partnered with the LRTA and MVRTA. Students are able to use the LRTA and MVRTA line 01/41 at no charge by scanning their UCARD.
- For the most up to date information please check the UMass Lowell Transportation Services website. Any changes to the schedule will be posted online; or call the Transportation Services office at 978-934-2222.
- Emergency Medical Services: The UMass Lowell E.M.S. is a licensed ambulance service with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Health and is designated the primary ambulance service for UMass Lowell in the City of Lowell Service Zone Plan. Emergency response can be activated by dialing x 44911 on campus and (978) 934-4911 from off campus or cell phones. The University Police dispatches EMS to all medical emergencies. The EMS team staffs SUV’s that are equipped with the latest lifesaving technology and state of the art medical equipment. If transport is needed, UMLPD can contact a private ambulance company for transport to the hospital.
- Parking Enforcement Aides: All student and faculty/staff parking lots are randomly patrolled by student parking enforcement aides. They assist in providing directions to community members and visitors/guests to the University as well as issuing parking violations.