Police Department
Police Department Staff
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Robert Smith
ChiefSmith joined Emerson College in July 2012. He was the director of campus police for Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith colleges, where he lead a campus police division for all three campuses. Prior to that, he devoted 26 years to the Massachusetts State Police Department. He retired as lieutenant colonel in charge of the 1,800 troopers assigned to the Department’s Division of Field Services.
Smith has a bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University, a master’s in criminal justice from Anna Maria College, and a master’s in public safety administration from Framingham State University. He has also attended a number of professional development courses at the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, the FBI National Academy, the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police held at Boston University, and Harvard University’s National Preparedness Leadership Initiative.
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Thomas M. Walsh
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Alma Pellecer
Office ManagerAlma received her MA in Public Relations and Management from Emerson in 1995. She has worked for the College since 1990.
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Eric Schiazza
Day Shift LieutenantEric has served Emerson College proudly since 1989. He holds an MA in criminal justice.
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Troy Chappelle
Evening Shift LieutenantTroy has nine years of policing experience and has served on Emerson's campus since 2001. He holds his associate's degree in criminal justice.
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Brian Walsh
Day Shift SergeantBrian earned his associate's degree in criminal justice and spent 19 years on the police force before coming to Emerson, where he has served since 1997.
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Israel Rivera
Evening Shift SergeantIsrael joined the ECPD in 2009. He is a SSPO Academy graduate and has 13 years of security experience.
Contact Us
Emergency Line: 617-824-8888
Business Line (non-emergency requests and information): 617-824-8555
Sexual Assault
safety tips
Security is everyone's responsibility at Emerson. These steps can help ensure your own safety and the safety of others:
1. Carry your student ID at all times and cooperate with College officials asking you to identify yourself.
2. When walking after dark, use the "buddy system." Stay on main streets with good lighting and pedestrian traffic.
3. Report all suspicious activity on Emerson property to the Police Department at 617-824-8555.
4. Do not invite unfamiliar individuals into campus facilities.
5. When entering and exiting a campus facility, secure the door behind you and follow check-in and check-out procedures.
6. Immediately report all incidents of theft, intrusion, or physical harm to the Police Department.
7. The MBTA provides safe and reliable service from 5:30 am to 12:30 am daily. To check routes and maps, visit www.mbta.com.
