Committed to Safety, Service, and Community Support
The NSCC Police Department is proud to serve and protect the NSCC community with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. We invite you to learn more about our services, safety resources, and crime prevention programs. We are here for you, ready to partner with you in creating a secure and respectful campus environment.
On behalf of the dedicated members of the North Shore Community College Police Department, I thank you for viewing our website.
The North Shore Community College Police Department (NSCC PD) is committed to partnering with our campus community to ensure our faculty, students, staff and visitors are safe. We do this while holding ourselves to high expectations, which include operating in a fair, unbiased manner that respects the rights and dignity of all individuals.
NSCC PD is a full-service Public Safety and Law Enforcement Agency. We are available to serve you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our staff is comprised of talented, trained and motivated professionals.
Our Police Officers are Certified through the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission, receive their training through the Massachusetts Police Training Committee, and receive their Police Authority from the Massachusetts State Police.
In addition to our police officers, we have Institutional Security Officers (ISO's) who also serve the campus community by responding to basic calls for service and performing dispatch duties. ISO's also receive a variety of public safety training, to include, but not limited to, telecommunications skills, and first aid/CPR training.
Please take a few minutes to learn more about our services. You will find that our
members are a dedicated, well-trained, and an enthusiastic group of professionals
who take pride in their work. We look forward to partnering with you to make your
North Shore Community College experience all it can be.David Cook
NSCC, Chief of Police
Forms and Other Information
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Daily Crime Log: Available for public inspection at the Campus Police Control Center on the Lynn Campus during regular college hours.
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Telephone Service for the Hard of Hearing (Toll-Free, 24/7)
More Information About the NSCC Police Department
The NSCC Police Department is a full-service law enforcement and public safety agency operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our department is staffed by highly trained and motivated professionals, including sworn Police Officers and Institutional Security Officers (ISOs), all focused on creating a safe and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
NSCC Police (Non-Emergency): 781-593-7032
NSCC Police (Emergency): 781-477-2100 x6222
Our officers are certified through the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission and trained by the Massachusetts Police Training Committee. ISOs support the department with essential services, including dispatch, basic safety responses, and emergency assistance.
David Cook
Chief of NSCC Police
Phone Extension: 2126
Kevin Marshall
Deputy Chief of Police
Phone Extension: 2275
Robert Vaccaro
Lieutenant
Phone Extension: 2225
To partner with the North Shore Community College community in reducing and preventing crime through collaboration, transparency, and community policing, ensuring a safe environment for learning, working, and visiting.
Our Vision
To be a trusted and respected public safety agency known for our professionalism, compassion, and commitment to serving the NSCC community with dignity.
Honor
We carry out our duties with respect, loyalty, selflessness, integrity, and courage.
These principles are essential to our mission and guide everything we do.
Integrity
Our department is grounded in ethical conduct. We hold ourselves to the highest moral
standards, building trust through our actions and transparency.
Honesty
We are entrusted with significant responsibility and pledge to uphold honesty and
fairness in every decision and interaction.
Service
We are proud to serve. Every member of our department is committed to excellence
and dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our college community.
Community-Oriented Policing
We prioritize proactive engagement through education, accessibility, and collaboration. Our officers are trained to serve as approachable partners who are visible, available, and responsive to student and staff needs.
Inclusive Dialogue
We actively seek input from students, faculty, and staff to shape policies and improve campus safety. We welcome conversations on how to better serve our diverse Community.
Supportive Services
From safety escorts to mental health crisis intervention, our services are designed to support the well-being of our campus community.
A Campus Security Authority (CSA) is any college official who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities. This includes faculty or staff who advise student organizations, oversee student discipline, lead student programs or trips, or are designated to respond to campus incidents.
If a CSA becomes aware of a crime, they are required to report it to the NSCC Police Department, regardless of the victim’s wish to file a formal complaint.
For more information about CSAs, including reporting procedures and geographic jurisdiction
maps, please visit the CSA page on myNorthShore.
The NSCC Police Department is responsible for handling reports of criminal activity, safety concerns, medical emergencies, and other urgent matters on campus.
You can contact us 24/7:
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Emergency (on campus): Dial 6222 from any College phone or use any red emergency phone on campus
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Routine assistance (on campus): Dial 6209
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Off campus: Call 781-593-7032
Emergency call box stations are located in parking lots and exterior public areas. These connect directly to the Campus Police Central Communications Center, which is staffed around the clock, every day of the year.
Our officers respond immediately to calls, investigate incidents, and coordinate with local police, fire, and emergency medical services as needed.
We urge all members of the NSCC community to promptly report any crime or suspicious activity. Your safety and privacy matter to us. We take all reports seriously and handle investigations with discretion and sensitivity.
Victims and witnesses can also report crimes confidentially, either directly or through a trusted college official such as a professor, counselor, or staff member. These reports contribute to campus safety statistics and ensure the community stays informed while protecting individual identities.
When a crime or safety threat poses an immediate risk to the campus community, we will issue alerts through:
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College email
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Website postings
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Bulletin boards and digital signage
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College newspaper
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Other available communication channels
Our goal is to ensure that all students, faculty, staff, and visitors are aware of significant threats and can take appropriate precautions.
Engagement Initiatives
Civilian Active Shooter Presentations
Informative sessions where officers teach the "Avoid, Deny, Defend" strategy developed by ALERRT, giving students and staff tools to react safely and effectively during active shooter incidents.
Coffee with a Cop
Casual, scheduled gatherings where students and campus police connect over coffee and snacks, encouraging open conversation, questions, and building trust in a friendly, relaxed environment.
NSCC Police Annual Toy Drive
A holiday initiative where the campus collects new, unwrapped toys to support the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, helping bring joy to children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds across the U.S.
Office/Classroom Safety Plan
Officers visit classrooms or offices to help create personalized emergency plans, offering guidance on risk assessment, communication, evacuation, and shelter-in-place procedures tailored to your space.
Contact the NSCC Police Department
See Something, Say Something!
If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to contact us.
NSCC Police (Non-Emergency): 781-593-7032
NSCC Police (Emergency): 781-477-2100 x6222