Safety Measures

When you are walking around campus and in college buildings, look for the safety measures below and familiarize yourself with their locations.

	AEDs and First Aid Boxes are located in several areas throughout the campus. View these maps for locations. How to use Defibtech Lifeline AED
	Blue Light Emergency Call Boxes are located throughout the Bowdoin campus and in all elevators. A blue light indicates that there is a yellow emergency call box in that location. The call box is a two-way speaker. Press the large red button and it will automatically connect you to the Safety and Security Communication Center. When you hear the dispatcher through the speaker, try to describe the nature of the emergency so they can inform the officer that is enroute to your location.
	Hoverboards and Similar Devices Prohibited The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has investigated hoverboard-related fires across the country. For this and other safety reasons, many colleges, airlines, and municipalities have prohibited their use, charging, and storage. To help ensure the safety of the Bowdoin community and campus visitors, we have also decided to prohibit the use, possession, or storage of hoverboards, smart boards, balance boards, scooters, and similar electronic devices on the Bowdoin College campus until safety standards are developed, approved by the CPSC, and implemented by the manufacturers
	Lighted walkways and paths are located all around the campus. When traveling at night you should always stay in well-lit areas.
	Pedestrian Crosswalks surround the campus and have been equipped with pedestrian-activated crosswalk warning devices that have flashing lights when button is pressed. Activating these lights is proven to make you more visible to approaching traffic. Please use these safety devices whenever they are available.
	Self Defense - The Office of Safety and Security offers a safety course, taught by a certified instructor. If you have a group that is interested in this course contact the Office of Safety and Security at (207) 725-3458. Here are some self-defense courses offered in the Southern Maine area: Brunswick Martial Arts Academy, Maine Isshinryu Karate Academies, R.A.D. Programs in Maine
	The Bowdoin Shuttle (207) 725-3337 provides safe and convenient transportation for Bowdoin students. The shuttle operates within an approximate one-mile radius of the campus center, an area that includes downtown Brunswick and many off-campus student apartments.