BU Police Department

BU ALERT: Update 10:15 am: Emergency response occurred for a bomb hoax at 1 University Road and the building was evacuated. There is no threat to the community at this time, and the building is being reoccupied. manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…

BU ALERT: There is a large emergency response to the area of 1 University Rd. Please avoid this area if possible. We will send an update when available. manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…

BU ALERT: The response to Commonwealth Ave. and St. Mary’s St. has been cleared. This will be the final update. manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…

BU ALERT: There is a large emergency response at Commonwealth Ave & St. Mary’s St. related to a traffic accident. There is no threat to the community. Traffic in the area will be impacted for several hours. manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…

BU ALERT: This is a test of BU Alert, BU’s notification system. This is only a test. In the event of an actual emergency, you would be given more information. manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…

BU Alert: Heat Advisory in effect August 6-7. Please visit bu.edu/em for more information. manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…

BU Alert: Air Quality Alert is in effect July 15. Please visit bu.edu/em for more information. manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…

BU Alert: Heat Advisory in effect July 14-15. Please visit bu.edu/em for more information. manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…

BU Alert: Heat Advisory for the City of Boston Thursday, July 9-Friday, July 10. Please visit bu.edu/em for more information. manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…

BU Alert: Extreme Heat Warning for the Boston area Wednesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 4. BU will open cooling centers tomorrow, please visit bu.edu/em manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…

BU Alert: The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Boston area for Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20. Boston University will open cooling centers for summer program students and others in the BU community seeking relief from the manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…

BU ALERT: 11:25 AM Update: BU Police have confirmed that the medical emergency at 700 Commonwealth Avenue, Warren Towers, has concluded. This will be the final BU Alert update regarding this event. manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…

BU ALERT: There continues to be a significant public safety presence outside Warren Towers at 700 Commonwealth Avenue in response to a medical emergency. Updates will be shared as they become available. manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…

BU ALERT: There is a large public safety presence in the area of 700 Commonwealth Avenue. At this time, there is no threat to the community. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…

BU Alert: Winter Weather Closure Update – Campuses Remain Closed 2/24/26, Reopening 2/25/26 Due the continued effects of the blizzard, including limited transportation infrastructure and power outages throughout the state, Boston University’s manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…

BU Alert: Winter Weather Closure for All Boston University Campuses – 2/23/26 Due to the approaching blizzard that will impact our area, Boston University’s Charles River, Fenway, and Medical Campuses will be closed on Monday, February 23, wit manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…

BU Alert: Boston University’s Charles River, Fenway, and Medical Campuses will be open tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27. Snow removal operations will continue throughout the day as our Facilities team works to clear sidewalks, parking lots, and roa manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…

BU Alert: Boston University’s Charles River, Fenway, and Medical Campuses will be closed starting 12PM Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26, 2026. Please visit bu.edu/today for more information. manager.everbridge.net/pub/2…