Police Department

Committed to Student and Community Safety

The Bridgewater State University Police Department (BSUPD) is responsible for protecting the lives and property of students, faculty, staff, and visitors, as well as the streets and passageways surrounding university property. BSUPD works in close partnership with the community to prevent crime, address safety concerns, and take proactive measures to ensure a secure environment for all who learn, live, work, and visit BSU.

Recognized as the premier state university police department in Massachusetts, BSUPD maintains the highest standards of training and professionalism. All BSU Police Officers complete training at the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (M.P.T.C.) Academy and are certified by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission.  Our officers have full police authority both on university property and throughout the town of Bridgewater. The department enforces all applicable state laws, including motor vehicle laws, and utilizes state-of-the-art technology and law enforcement tools to effectively respond to any incident or emergency.  

BSUPD is led by Chief Glen Anderson, who has dedicated more than 25 years of service to the university. Supporting him in the leadership of the department are Deputy Chief of Administration & Executive Officer, Michael Froio and Deputy Chief of Operations, Ryan Tepper.  BSUPD is organized into two main divisions: Administration and Operations.  Within these divisions are several key bureaus and units, including the Patrol Bureau, Detective Bureau, Prosecution & Special Projects Bureau, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Community Outreach.  The department is staffed by 21 full-time sworn police officers, four communications dispatchers, administrative personnel, parking enforcement officers, and student police cadets and interns.  We have two specially trained K9 officers: K9 Zach, an Explosive Detection Dog, and K9 Mikey, an ADA-certified Facility Dog. We also have K9 Arby, a Guiding Eyes For the Blind puppy in training.  All of our dogs serve operational roles and actively participate in community outreach initiatives. 

Officers within the department are trained in a broad range of law enforcement specialties, such as crime prevention, sexual assault investigations, bicycle patrol, drug recognition, and crisis negotiation. Many officers are certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and all are trained in CPR, AED use, and basic first aid. BSUPD also oversees a public access defibrillation and Narcan program, ensuring the availability of lifesaving equipment across the campus.

Beyond its law enforcement duties, BSUPD is deeply committed to education and community engagement. The department conducts hundreds of educational programs each year focused on crime prevention, personal safety, civilian response to active shooter situations, and RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) self-defense training. In addition to serving the BSU community, BSUPD participates in several regional law enforcement collaborations. It is a member of the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC), contributing to the Regional SWAT Team, Search and Rescue Team, Detective Unit, Civil Disturbance Unit, and Crisis Negotiation Team. The department is also a member of the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council (METROLEC) Bike Unit and is part of the WEB Task Force, a regional Major Crimes Unit and Drug Task Force.

Through its dedicated personnel, specialized resources, and strong community partnerships, the Bridgewater State University Police Department plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of the BSU campus and its surrounding community.