Police Services

Chief Ronald J. Guilmette
Director Of Police Services

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Merrimack College Department of Police Services is to provide comprehensive law enforcement services that enhance the educational mission of the college. We are committed to the protection of life and property, the prevention and detection of crime, the enrichment of the quality of life and an unwavering commitment to “Excellence in Service through Community Policing” for all members of the campus community, their guests and visitors.


Department Information

Emergency: 978.837.5911
Business: 978.837.5555


The Merrimack College Department of Police Services is located in the rear of Monican at basement level and is staffed 24/7 - 365 days per year by sworn Police Officers and civilian personnel.

The Campus Police Officers of the Department of Police Services are granted police authority under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 22c Section 63. Campus Police Officers have the same authority on campus as State and Municipal Police Officers have in their respective jurisdictions.

The Department of Police Services strives to maintain a solid working relationship with all state, local and federal law enforcement agencies, along with all aspects of the judicial system. Campus Police Officers perform many different duties, including community policing programs, campus patrols on foot, bike and in police cruisers. Officers respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, investigate suspicious and criminal activitiy and take the appropriate action. Officers are also trained in emergency medical procedures and are First Responder and CPR/AED (Automatic External Defibrillation) certified.

The Department also has emergency telephones strategically located throughout the campus that connect directly to the Department of Police Services for emergencies or personal safety escorts.

Officers enforce the laws of the Commonwealth and the College's rules and regulations.