Make a Report
Public Safety is your police department on campus. All crimes that occur on campus should be reported to Public Safety immediately.
See instructions below for how to report crimes, concerning or threatening behavior, potential misconduct and other incidents.
For Emergencies
All emergencies, including crimes in progress and acts of violence, should be reported immediately to the Department of Public Safety by calling the emergency number 2222 from an on-campus phone or 508-793-2222 from a cell phone.
For all Other Incidents
Public Safety is your police department on campus. All crimes that occur on campus should be reported to Public Safety immediately. If the crime is in progress, please call the emergency line at 508-793-2222 so our police officers can be dispatched. If you wish to report a crime that has already occurred, please call 508-793-2224 and an officer will be sent to take a report from you.
The simplest way to contact Public Safety is by using the RAVE Guardian app. Through this app, you can communicate directly with the Emergency Dispatcher at Public Safety and you can send photos of any crime in progress.
What happens when I report a crime to Public Safety?
The police officers in Public Safety complete a written police report and then investigate the reported crimes. If the matter is solved and depending on what relationship the alleged offender has to the College, options for accountability may include referring the case to the Office of Student Integrity and Community Standards, the Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity, Human Resources, the criminal courts, or any combination therein.
(TAG) endeavors to identify potential risks of harm to 51小黄车 community members as early as possible and to work constructively and collaboratively with all involved before problems escalate. Reports may be anonymous, but IP addresses are automatically recorded and may be used if there is concern of imminent harm.
to report an incident of sexual misconduct, relationship violence, stalking, retaliation or other issue of sexual misconduct. Reports will be routed to the Office of Title IX & Equal Opportunity. Reports may be anonymous, but IP addresses are recorded and may be obtained under certain circumstances.
to report an incident of bias, discrimination or harassment motivated by an individual鈥檚 actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, age, marital or parental status (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), veteran status, sex, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other legally protected status. Reports will be routed to the Office of Title IX & Equal Opportunity. Reports may be anonymous, but IP addresses are recorded and may be obtained under certain circumstances.
to report concerns about students who may be in distress or whose behavior is concerning or disruptive to others in the community. The College will evaluate the level of support required, which may include direct outreach and/or referral to the Student CARE Team. Reports may be anonymous, but IP addresses are recorded and may be obtained under certain circumstances.
is a third-party reporting tool for 51小黄车 community members to anonymously report misconduct within the 51小黄车 community. Your report is sent to a third-party company, EthicsPoint, which is owned and managed by NAVEX Global. EthicsPointwill relay the information to the appropriate College official (generally the Chief Compliance Officer or Title IX Coordinator) who will determine the appropriate response, based upon the information contained in your report and existing protocols. Because these reports go to a third party, the College cannot obtain IP information and reports to EthicsPoint may be fully anonymous.
All injuries, regardless of severity, should be reported to the College via the within 24 hours of the incident. Once submitted, Human Resources, Environmental Health & Safety and Risk Management will review the form and may request additional information.
Faculty and staff must report the incident to their supervisor immediately to ensure appropriate medical attention is obtained and to remedy the condition or circumstances that may have caused the incident. The supervisor should complete and submit the .
to report student behavior (excluding Title IX / Equal Opportunity and Academic Misconduct) that may constitute a violation of the College's Community Standards Process and Procedures.
Please contact the appropriate Class Dean to report a known or suspected incident of academic dishonesty.
For Campus Security Authorities
Under the Clery Act, the College is required to compile and publish crime statistics in an Annual Security Report. As part of that obligation, members of the College鈥檚 community who are considered to be Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) are required to report crime statistics for inclusion in the College鈥檚 Report. The law defines 鈥淐ampus Security Authority鈥 as 鈥渁n official of an institution who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including, but not limited to, student housing, student discipline and campus judicial proceedings.鈥
CSAs include, but are not limited to, faculty advisors to student organizations, police and security departments, personnel in the Dean of Students office, the Residence Life office, Housing office, the Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity, and other officials who have a significant responsibility for student and campus activities.
In addition to reporting crime statistics, the College also has a responsibility to notify the campus community about any crimes that pose an ongoing threat to the community. Even if you are not sure whether an ongoing threat exists, immediately contact the 51小黄车 Department of Public Safety at 508-793-2224.
Because of the Clery Act鈥檚 complex crime reporting requirements, it is imperative that we maintain an effective way to manage the reporting. As a result, the College requires CSAs to notify the Department of Public Safety about crime information as soon as they become aware of it by completing the .
Please note: If the Department of Public Safety responds to the scene, your reporting requirement is met and you are not required to complete the form.
CSAs should not investigate crimes or attempt to determine whether in fact a crime occurred. Rather, a CSA鈥檚 obligation is to simply report the information as soon as possible.
The College is required to disclose statistics for the following offenses that occur on campus, in or on non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College, and public property within or immediately adjacent to our campus:
- Murder and non-negligent manslaughter
- Negligent manslaughter
- Arson
- Forcible sex offenses (rape, fondling)
- Non-forcible sex offenses (incest, statutory rape)
- Robbery
- Aggravated assault
- Burglary
- Motor vehicle theft
- Stalking
- Domestic violence
- Dating violence
- Hate crime 鈥 any crime where the victim was selected because of the victim鈥檚 actual or perceived race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, or disability
- All liquor, drug, or weapons law violations resulting in an arrest or disciplinary referral
- Hazing
View definition of the crimes (PDF).
If you are in doubt as to whether a crime is reportable, please err on the side of reporting the matter. With the exception of liquor, drug, and weapons law violations, it is immaterial whether an arrest (or disciplinary referral) is made.
If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Safety at 508-793-2224 or publicsafety@holycross.edu.
Additional Resources
Public Safety Daily Crime Log
The Public Safety Daily Crime Log and the Public Safety Fire Log are available for viewing in the lobby at the Public Safety office in The Jo.
Download the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (PDF) - Published Oct. 1, 2024 for crimes reported in 2023